Analyst, Sustainability

Key Responsibilities

• Help execute sustainability strategies and initiatives on behalf of clients;
• Gather, consolidate and analyze data and metrics that track progress and performance of clients’ sustainability programs globally across various funds;
• Develop and implement processes for organizing large-scale datasets to gain insights that support business decisions;
• Assist in the production of high quality, accurate and timely reports to clients;
• Liaise with consultants, clients and work closely with asset and property management teams to ensure quality and consistency of data ;
• Develop strong working knowledge of available data sources, including expertise in the utilization and interpretation of sustainability-related data;
• Track market trends and implement emerging tools to streamline workflows; and
• Perform additional ad-hoc analyses, as needed.

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Deep interest in sustainability and the commercial real estate industry

Education/Certification

• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Management, Business, Data Science or a related field
• An advanced degree in similar field is beneficial/ preferred
• Sustainability credential/certificate preferred (e.g. LEED, GRI, SASB or similar)

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Capable of managing multiple projects and workstreams in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Strong analytical skills and ability to handle high-volume datasets. Ability to stay knowledgeable to changes in the sustainability market landscape. Proven ability to initiate ideas and implement new processes to support net zero and decarbonization goals. 
• Initiative & Dependability: Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is not anticipated but may be needed from time to time.

Position Details

• Classification:  Exempt
• Position Status:  Regular, Full Time
• Reports To:  Managing Director or Vice President
• Direct Reports:  No

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk. Must be able to sit at an office workstation for an extended period of time. May need to reach, stoop, or kneel to access items.
• Must be able to talk, hear and use wrists, hands and/or fingers frequently and repetitively to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery.
• Must frequently prepare or inspect documents, and convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. The ability to collaborate is also imperative.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, making decisions, time management, as well as administration skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous professional manner at all times.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision, with buy-up options available
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Carrot Fertility Benefit - $10,000 lifetime benefit
• 401k company match 4%, immediately vested
• Generous PTO, 11 Paid Company Holidays & Paid Holiday Office Closure
• 14 weeks Maternity Leave & 12 weeks Parental Leave
• Wellbeing program offerings
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Engaging team events & holiday parties