Associate

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.   Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our consulting team and help drive transformational sustainability projects across industries, geographies, and systems. As an Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering client engagements, generating actionable insights, managing workstreams, and supporting stakeholder relationships. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges related to climate, circular economy, sustainable finance, food systems, energy transition, nature, and urban transformation. This role is ideal for professionals with previous experience in consulting, strategy, sustainability, economics, public policy, finance, or related fields who are eager to combine analytical rigor with real-world impact. Responsibilities Lead discrete workstreams within consulting projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate actionable insights and recommendations. Structure complex problems, develop hypotheses, and synthesize findings into clear and compelling narratives. Build and manage financial, economic, market, and operational models to support strategic decision-making. Develop client-ready presentations, reports, and workshop materials. Support and contribute to stakeholder interviews, workshops, and coalition-building efforts. Manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables across workstreams. Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation, market research, and opportunity identification. Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve research, analysis, productivity, and knowledge synthesis. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Finance, or related fields. 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, sustainability consulting, corporate strategy, public sector advisory, sustainable finance, or related fields. Demonstrated experience managing analytical workstreams and delivering high-quality outputs in complex projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including experience working with large and com...