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Location

Boston, MA | United States

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Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

Our ESG Practice:

RSM Environment, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Advisory Services practice helps companies and organizations, both private and public sector, execute on their ESG strategic and operational mandates through utilizing an industry-focused, analytical, transparent, and data driven approach. We are often called on to assess, identify, strategize, and provide industry insights to enable companies to determine their ESG maturity, plan their next steps concerning ESG, and integrate ESG into their operational and strategic decision making. We ultimately provide our clients with the confidence and understanding to navigate the ESG landscape, including risks, trends, and opportunities, becoming their first-choice advisor throughout their ESG journey.

Our Services:

RSM’s ESG Advisory Services practice makes use of our ESG Rapid Assessment and ESG Due Diligence Assessment methodologies to carry out a variety of ESG related projects for clients across many industries such as banking, private equity, real estate, and energy. Some examples of the work we have done are:

• Developed an ESG reporting framework for a US-based community bank, focusing on responsible investment and community building initiatives • Developed an ESG policy and reporting framework for a private equity owned, California-based dentistry company to improve their ESG maturity. The private equity firm initiated the engagement as they recognized the importance of ESG to their portfolio company as it related to their future initial public offering. • Provided ESG due diligence services to several private equity firms to determine red flag ESG risks associated with potential investments

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an ESG Associate at RSM, you will work with the ESG Advisory Services practice to grow our presence in both Canada and the US across diverse industries and markets. Your roles and responsibilities will include, but would not be limited to, the following:

• Carrying out research and employing RSM’s ESG methodologies to deliver on various client engagements
• Assisting the team to develop ESG related deliverables, such as ESG policies, ESG reports, ESG strategies, social-return on investment models and outputs, etc.
• Participating in the continuous improvement of RSM’s ESG methodologies
• Actively contributing to business development efforts through proposal and pitch deck creation, statement of work and engagement letter drafting
• Building the ESG practice throughout RSM in North America through thought leadership articles
• Identifying and acquiring credentials in various ESG-related topics 2

Skills, Experience, & Qualifications:

The ideal ESG Associate is both knowledgeable and passionate about ESG and sustainability, in addition to having a desire to pursue a learn about management consulting. The ideal candidate also enjoys continuous learning, is an involved team player, has excellent communications skills and an ability to execute on projects within strict deadlines. Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Sustainability, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Eligibility to work within Canada
• Ability to work successfully in a team-oriented, collaborative environment • Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to address client needs and build relationships
• Ability to travel to client sites, as required
• Highly self-motivated and directed character with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks on time
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to apply theoretical concepts and best practices to solve business problems
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Demonstrated work ethic and ability to work effectively with people at all levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in any of the following: SASB FSA (Level 1 and 2), TCFD, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, PRI, or other related ESG certifications
• Proficiency with various software applications (e.g. Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Tableau, and/or coding) as well as strong data manipulation skills
• Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve
• Strong presentation development skills (including aesthetics and information organization)
• Experience creating detailed reports and giving presentations
• Experience and familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards (e.g. Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Global Reporting Initiative, etc)
• Experience with ESG assessments, developing ESG strategies, or writing ESG reports/policies

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected] .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $64,800 - $116,800

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