Senior Consultant, Sustainability and Business Advisory

Position: Senior Consultant

Location:NCR/ Bangalore / Mumbai

Business Unit:Sustainability and Business Advisory

About Sattva

We Partner to deliver social impact at scale

Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009 we have been engaging with communities, business and government to achieve societal impact at scale. We believe that Civil society, Business and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms which we have built as public goods for the ecosystem and collaborative solutions and partnerships.

Our teams are based in India, Singapore, Denmark and UK, but as a global organization our work has spanned 25 countries and 5 continents. For more information, please visit: www.sattva.co.in

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant in Sustainability and Business Advisory, you will play a crucial role within our team, collaborating to craft effective solutions that meet the needs of our clients while generating tangible outcomes. Your responsibilities will involve actively participating in project tasks, engaging in problem-solving activities, liaising with various stakeholders, and providing valuable insights derived from research efforts.

Key responsibilities:

Delivery Excellence

• Take overall accountability for customer success through active listening, problem-solving, and providing strategic inputs that align with their vision of high impact on the ground and the ecosystem

• Co-create solutions to meet client’s current and future needs, working closely with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally

• Influence decision-making and action at the senior level of high-impact organizations to enable positive and sustainable impact

• Develop, manage, and grow working relationships with clients and key stakeholders

• Ensure strong project management, team management, and overall profitability of projects

Market Engagement

• Keep abreast of new and current trends within the sustainability space, approaches to enable scalable impact

• Write proposals along with the business development teams to ensure accurate scope of work, high-quality approach, and accurate effort estimation is presented

• Contribute towards the organization's overall thought leadership strategy by generating meaningful content relevant to the ecosystem

Institution Building

• Lead internal strategic initiatives at the unit or organizational level that help contribute towards Sattva’s continued development

• Participate in building and strengthening internal systems and processes which contribute towards effective and efficient functioning of the unit and organization

• Contribute towards the development of junior team members, and towards a strong culture and working environment overall

• Build, structure, and develop knowledge to share internally within the organization and at the ecosystem level
  

Skills Required: 

• 5–8 years of experience in project delivery across corporate, VC/consulting firms, or entrepreneurial startups.

• Interest in working on Impact related outcomes with Corporate ecosystem

• Deep expertise in ESG and impact strategy including designing frameworks, KPIs, roadmaps, and conducting ESG assessments, materiality analyses, and climate risk evaluations.

• Strong familiarity with global sustainability frameworks andhands-on experiencewith net zero and just transition strategies.

• Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and within budget.

• Data-driven mindset, skilled in using analysis and visualization tools to derive insights and support strategic decision-making.

• Excellent stakeholder and client engagement, with the ability to understand client needs, build trust, and drive high-quality delivery.

• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration, fostering cross-functional teamwork, open dialogue, and outcome-oriented problem-solving.

• Good Industry exposure to atleast two core industries. Ex: Agri, Textiles, Automotive, Chemicals, Construction etc and one thematic area Ex: Circularity, Decarbonization, Energy management, etc.

Why Sattva?

It's not about us really- Because IMPACT is everybody’s business.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and the solutions you design

• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment

• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow, and deliver the best you can

• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow

How to Prepare?

This is your opportunity to showcase not only your qualifications but also your unique personality and passion for making a meaningful impact. Approach your application with intentionality, ensuring that each word reflects your commitment to excellence and aligns seamlessly with the values of Sattva.

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Together towards a sustainable world with opportunity for all!

Sattva is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, caste, creed, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected and/or marginalized characteristics. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to our business and we foster an environment of respect and a culture that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We are committed to providing all employees with education, training, and development opportunities to create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.

Please note: The organization follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, under which employees are required to use their personal laptops for work purposes, subject to compliance with the company’s information security and IT policies. Necessary tools for operating, like MS office etc, will be provided.