ISS-Corporate · 5 days ago
Sustainability Advisor
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expISS-Corporate is a leading provider of cutting-edge SaaS and high-touch advisory services for sustainability. The Sustainability Advisor will leverage expertise to assist clients in navigating sustainability risks, disclosures, and strategies while delivering high-impact advisory services across various sustainability topics.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Collaboration within a sector-focused team to address key sustainability issues across industries
Delivery of advisory services across our core offerings:
Benchmarking Intelligence: Help clients assess their sustainability performance using investor-facing data, peer comparisons, and disclosure analysis
Materiality Assessments: Conduct stakeholder-informed, data-driven assessments aligned with CSRD, IFRS, and other global standards
Climate Solutions: Support climate risk assessments, carbon accounting, and governance strategies using software and advisory tools
Sustainability Reporting: Guide clients through the reporting lifecycle, from double materiality to audit-ready CSRD disclosures using AI-powered platforms
Managing a diverse client portfolio with proactive engagement and responsive support
Building trusted relationships with senior executives, providing tailored advice aligned with their strategic goals
Monitoring evolving sustainability regulations, frameworks, and investor expectations to inform client strategy
Creating and present client deliverables, including benchmarking reports, materiality findings, and board-ready presentations
Contributing to thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and industry events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in sustainability reporting, strategy, consulting, or client-facing roles
Strong understanding of how businesses operate, including strategy development, organizational dynamics, and stakeholder communication
Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., ESRS, ISSB/IFRS SDS, GRI, CDP, TCFD, TNFD)
Insight into climate-related business risks and mitigation strategies, including physical and transition risks
Proficiency in Excel and comfort with quantitative analysis; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is beneficial
Ability to connect sustainability topics to broader business priorities such as risk management, financial performance, and regulatory compliance
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build rapport across teams and with clients
Professional presence and confidence in executive-level discussions
Preferred
Experience with sustainability data platforms, reporting software, or ESG ratings is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
Generous paid time off
Volunteer Day
Paid parental leave
Hybrid working options
Company
ISS-Corporate
ISS-Corporate is a leading provider of robust SaaS and expert advisory services to companies, globally.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ben Magarik
Associate Director, Partnership Strategy
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