Strategy Associate-Materials and Circular Economy focus

Job title:

Strategy Associate-Materials and Circular Economy focus

Company

Systemiq

Job description

Company DescriptionMunich, Amsterdam or London can work for this role for the right candidate and experience backgroundSystemiq is a systems change company and certified B Corp, dedicated to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change. With a team of 380 people and offices in São Paulo, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Berlin, and Jakarta, we transform markets and business models across five key systems: nature and food, materials and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.We believe that system transformations are rooted in human transformations. Diversity and open conversations are crucial to our success. While we don’t have all the answers, we believe that an open mindset drives change. Relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we dPositionAre you ready to be part of the change?As a Strategy Associate, you will play a crucial role in various key projects within the Materials and Circular Economy platform. You will collaborate in project teams and manage complex multi-stakeholder relationships across the private sector, governments, NGOs, and industry bodies. You will contribute to workstreams that draw on expertise from both within the organization and external partners, and you will have opportunities to introduce and lead your own workstreams within the Materials & Circular Economy space. We seek someone with experience across a range of sectors and the ability to handle fast-paced corporate advisory projects as well as longer-term coalition efforts.Responsibilities:

• Co-create approaches with partners/clients to balance economic viability, ecosystem regeneration, and social inclusion.
• Gather and analyze data to provide insights based on agreed questions.
• Develop and maintain long-lasting collaborative relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic insights and practical solutions for successful transformations.
• Support partners in monitoring, evaluating, and communicating their business models, visions, and impacts.

Leadership: You will be part of the Materials & Circular Economy team, led by Partner Ben Dixon. Ben works across the circular economy and energy platforms and has collaborated with clients like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the United Nations International Resource Panel, and large multinational companies in the packaging and chemicals industries. He also manages SYSTEMIQ’s work on plastics, contributing to a circular, less wasteful plastic packaging industry.RequirementsRequirements:Mindset, Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated contribution to change and impact in areas such as thought leadership, research, project management, client relations, or stakeholder management.
• Strong record of professional excellence and/or relevant academic achievements, with a keen interest in systems change.
• Proven ability in various contexts, and enthusiasm for working in a young, entrepreneurial company.
• Inspired by SYSTEMIQ’s mission and approach to system change.

Specifically, candidates must have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Passion for SYSTEMIQ’s mission and the sustainability/environment/social enterprise space.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional system change environment, preferably in advisory/consulting, but relevant experience in start-ups, in-house strategy, project management, and investment is also considered.
• Understanding of key concepts and value chains in areas such as plastics, petrochemicals, mobility & transport, heavy industries, energy, consumer goods, manufacturing, construction, waste management, and electronics.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and structuring skills with enthusiasm for presenting complex data intuitively.
• Intellectual and commercial curiosity, with a readiness to dive into new topics.
• Collaborative team player with a can-do attitude.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and turn them into reality.
• Resilience under stress and resourcefulness to deliver.
• Alignment with SYSTEMIQ’s values: creativity, challenge, collaboration, change, and care.

Other informationOpportunities to work in a hybrid work set up are available via our London, Paris, Munich, or Amsterdam officesDisclaimer: 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: We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to system change and our mission. We commit to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in recruitment, performance management, and people processes.
• Providing a supportive environment where people 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 various life stages and personal priorities to maintain a sustainable approach to work and life.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:00:37 GMT

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