WHAT YOU'LL DO

Combating the climate crisis is a defining challenge of our time. At BCG, we recognize the urgency to reduce emissions and address the systemic threats to our environment. We have set a bold ambition to achieve net-zero climate impact by 2030 and the Global Internal Sustainability Team are leading this effort.

BCG’s has committed to achieving net-zero climate impact by 2030. This includes a commitment to remove our remaining footprint with the most effective nature-based and engineered solutions at an annual average of $80 per tonne by 2030 – and in the process continue support for high quality avoided emissions solutions.

The Carbon Portfolio Manager will join BCG’s Global Internal Sustainability Team and be a member of our industry leading carbon removal team which has and will continue to sign agreements with suppliers of high-quality carbon dioxide removal. You will develop and enhance BCG’s carbon portfolio – focusing primarily on removal solutions ranging from nature based to engineered durable removals.

The Carbon Portfolio Manager will be responsible for:

Supporting the development and implementation of the overall strategy framework forbuilding and enhancing BCG’s carbon portfolio of removal solutions
Closely monitoring carbon market evolutions (players, standards, policies, market conditions e.g. supply and prices) and translating them into implications and recommendations for BCG’s carbon portfolio strategy and roadmap
Supporting the evolution of BCG’s carbon portfolio sourcing process
Identifying, prioritizing, evaluating, negotiating, and structuring partnerships and deals to source avoidance and removal solutions in line with BCG’s net-zero goals and objectives
Undertake due diligence of a variety of technologies by engaging with relevant partners and internal technical experts
Supporting the communication of the carbon portfolio strategy internally and externally
Contributing to overall net-zero strategy enhancement and continuous improvement, incl: planning and budgeting processes from the carbon portfolio perspective; as well as using experience and expertise to shape program evolution in line with emerging best practice
In partnership with relevant internal stakeholders, identifying and cultivating opportunities for leveraging portfolio partnership into broader strategic partnerships
Contributing to knowledge-sharing activities and expanding skills and knowledge linked to the topics
Develop and build strong working relationships with peers, suppliers and other members of the VCM ecosystem

YOU'RE GOOD AT

Overall key competencies include:

Applies strong business skills and strong business judgement - with the ability to structure and negotiate commercially sound deals
Applying technical expertise to methodically assess variety of carbon project technologies
Good understanding of corporate climate action including mitigation actions and frameworks such as net-zero
Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making
Strategy development, financial and planning skills
Managing uncertainty and dynamic situations
Organized and able to track and manage multiple, competing priorities
Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels through establishing positive, mutually respectful and productive working relationships
Must be able to perform successfully in a fast paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment
Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

University degree in Environmental management, Engineering, Business or other relevant disciplines
Minimum of 6+ years of relevant work experience in climate finance / voluntary carbon markets/the carbon credit value chain
Deep knowledge and expertise in carbon programs and/or carbon removal technologies (e.g. direct air capture) including experience of evaluating quality, feasibility of solutions and their potential at scale to mitigate climate change

YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will report directly to the Senior Portfolio Manager. Primary team members include all members of the Internal sustainability team (Ex Director, Sr. Manager, and Analysts). Regular engagement with internal and external stakeholders as specified above.

WHO WE ARE

BCG pioneered strategy consulting more than 50 years ago, and we continue to innovate and redefine the industry. We offer multiple career paths for the world’s best talent to have a real impact on business and society. As part of our team, you will benefit from the breadth and diversity of what we are doing today and where we are headed next. We count on your authenticity, exceptional work, and strong integrity. In return we are committed to supporting you in discovering the most fulfilling career journey possible—and unlocking your potential to advance the world. Our team called Global Services (GS) provides corporate support to business areas such as Finance, Legal, HR, Marketing and IT. This diverse team of experts, operators and specialists represent all levels from Partner to entry level staff, operating across the globe in multiple countries. Global Services is in short, the backbone of BCG.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

BCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of administering all employment decisions and actions without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.