Company Description Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change. With offices in Brazil, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Indonesia, our team has grown to more than 380 people since our start in 2016.
We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.
What We Do Systemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment.
The kind of work you will do
As a Strategy Associate, you will work within one of our projects or programmes, e.g., to:
- Co-create approaches with our partners/clients to overcome the perceived trade-offs between economic viability, ecosystem regeneration, and social inclusion and wellbeing,
- Bring data together in a consistent way and perform analyses based on agreed questions for insights,
- Develop long-lasting and collaborative relationships with project partners and stakeholders,
- Provide strategic insights and develop practical solutions for successful transformations
- Support these partners in monitoring, evaluating and communicating their business model, vision and impact.
The Mindset, Skills & Experience We Are Looking For
Ideal candidates will have demonstrated contribution to change and impact, e.g., in thought leadership/research, project management, client relations, or stakeholder management. You have a strong record in professional excellence, and/or relevant academic achievements, and/or demonstrable curiosity and understanding of systems change.
You have proven yourself in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business, and make maximum impact. You are inspired by SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change.
Specifically, you ideally come with a combination of the following mindset, skills, and experience:
- Evidenced passion for SYSTEMIQ's mission and the sustainability / environment / social enterprise space,
- 2+ years of experience in a professional system change environment (thought leadership/research, start-ups, advisory/consulting, strategy, project management, investment,), preferably in an international environment,
- Understanding of key concepts and contexts within the topic area of environment, industry, energy, manufacturing, or agriculture/land use,
- Master's degree or equivalent,
- Intellectual curiosity and an interest to quickly dive into new topics,
- Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills,
- Skills and experience of relationship management on a senior level,
- Collaborative team player and can-do attitude,
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and to turn them into reality.
- Resilience under stress and resourcefulness to deliver, and
- Alignment with SYSTEMIQ's values (creativity, challenge, collaborate, change, care).
Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.
Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:
- Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
- Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
- Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.
Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.
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