Sustainability Analyst

Role Profile Job title: Sustainability Analyst Division: FTO Reports to: Head of Sustainability Job Family: Corporate Finance & Advisory Services Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Professional/Specialists Contract: Permanent ***Application closing date - 13/02/25 *** Summary of the Business The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities. Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority ("NewERA"), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, National Development Finance Agency and the NTMA Future Ireland Funds business unit with responsibility for the management of the Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund. The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). In support of the Government's Climate Action Plan, the NTMA acts as a conduit for private sector investment in climate action initiatives through our funding, investment, financial advisory and state infrastructure procurement activities. The NTMA Climate Action Strategy was formulated to integrate climate action into the NTMA business decisions in the context of delivering its mandates to Government. The Sustainability and Climate Action Team's function is to enable the NTMA to continue to build its leadership role in sustainable finance, to ensure the integration of climate action into the NTMA's business decision making and oversee the implementation of the NTMA's Climate Action Strategy. The sustainability and Climate Action team works closely with colleagues across all business areas, across all business mandates, and corporate services particularly both Facilities and Finance. The NTMA Sustainability Group monitors delivery of the NTMA's Climate Action Strategy while also facilitating cross unit collaboration and information sharing with respect to climate-related activities. The group is chaired by the CFOO with regular reporting to the NTMA Board and EMT. The NTMA's employee led Green Team supports the aim of the NTMA to be a recognised leader in sustainable workplace practices in Ireland. The Green Team assists in embedding new environmentally sustainable behaviours among all employees. The Team consists of committed and engaged employees who undertake environmentally sustainable initiatives in addition to their other responsibilities. Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including: Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours An extensive wellbeing programme Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Role Summary There is an exceptional opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the team tasked with the ongoing integration of sustainability and climate action into the NTMA's business decision-making. The role offers an ideal and unique development opportunity for a high-calibre candidate with two years of relevant experience to gain exposure to sustainable finance initiatives across the NTMA and to support in the delivery of Government climate action initiatives through our mandates along with NTMA commitment to be a Net Zero emissions organisation by 2030. The role will require assisting the integration of climate action into the NTMA's business decision-making, and regular reporting of climate action strategy deliverables to internal and external stakeholders. The Sustainability Analyst's role is to work positively and collaboratively among a wide team of professionals on sustainability matters across the NTMA and to assist in the co-ordination of the work of the Sustainability and Climate Action unit, the NTMA Sustainability group and NTMA green team. Principal Accountabilities The candidate will be required to work across the full range of the NTMA's sustainable finance activities. Activities will be varied and could include: Data Analysis: Admin, data collation and analysis, project management in support of the ongoing implementation of the NTMA's Climate Action Strategy. Analysis and research as required to understand policy drivers and macro themes to develop in-depth knowledge of the sustainability landscape and how they relate to the NTMA's business mandates Sustainability Reporting: Reporting of data analysis and metrics to both ensure compliance with relevant standards to which NTMA is subject, such as the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate and to communicate progress on sustainability goals to stakeholders both internally and externally. Strategy Development: Contributing to Climate Action strategy development and its ongoing implementation across the NTMA Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for contributing to the NTMA Sustainability Group to assist with effective cross unit collaboration and information-sharing . Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the NTMA on sustainability issues Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate will: Have a third level qualification in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Legal, Engineering, Science or a related discipline with an emphasis on sustainability Demonstrate a keen and well-informed interest in Sustainability, climate change and how it relates to government policy and sustainable finance and in developing knowledge and expertise. Strong data analytics and/or Climate-related financial risk modelling skills would be an advantage Experience The ideal candidate will have: 2 years' relevant experience in sustainability and/or climate action Any of the following backgrounds would be highly considered: sustainable and green finance, circular economy, sustainability strategy, implementation, project management and reporting. Strong candidates that do not possess the required experience will also be considered. Ideal Candidate will have a range of the following skills: High level problem solving and analytical skills Strong project management skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong excel / data skills A strong communicator, both in writing and verbally Flexible and colaborative team player A team player capable of managing a number of stakeholders in a professional manner Skills: Analysis, Project Management, Sustainability, Sustainable Finance Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee's re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not ideated that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment declaration to confirm whether they have previously availed of a Public sector pension scheme. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society. The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. 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