Climate Risk Consultant

Job Description: • Build and refine climate risk indicators and a climate risk framework covering physical and transition risk • Design physical and transition risk indicators using a hazard × exposure × vulnerability structure based on IPCC AR6 framing • Define thresholds, normalization, scoring and classification logic, and aggregation from grid cell to asset, basin, and portfolio level • Support development of scenario analysis aligned with IFRS S2 and ESRS methodologies • Select, process, and validate climate projection datasets across emissions scenarios, time horizons, and baseline periods • Write indicator specifications, data dictionaries, and methodology notes for Product and Engineering implementation and CSRD limited-assurance disclosures • Advise on financial implications of climate scenarios, including cost modeling and financial impact assessment for manufacturing, technology, and textiles sectors • Develop a climate change risk resilience and adaptation opportunities library • Validate indicators against observed data and published benchmarks • Run sensitivity analyses and define communication of uncertainty and confidence to platform users • Support preparation of CSRD (ESRS) and IFRS S2 climate-related disclosures and map required data points and metrics • Track and interpret evolving ESRS/CSRD and IFRS regulatory guidance • Partner with the Professional Services team to translate technical climate and disclosure requirements into internal frameworks and deliverables • Support CSRD requirements gap analysis and preliminary/dry-run and first-time disclosure exercises • Ensure alignment with Waterplan's existing water risk indicators • Provide internal training and knowledge-sharing on climate risk and disclosure topics • Primarily consult internally with the Professional Services and Product teams; occasional client involvement may be requested Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Climate Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, MSc/PhD in Climate or Atmospheric Science, Hydrology, Geosciences or a related field • 7+ years of senior-level experience in climate risk and resilience assessment, corporate sustainability, or climate disclosure consulting • Ideally, experience leading or owning climate/CSRD-type engagements end-to-end • Strong working knowledge of climate-related financial disclosure frameworks, including IFRS S2 • Familiarity with CSRD/ESRS requirements • Experience with physical and transition risk scenarios and data, including NGFS scenarios, IEA pathways, carbon price trajectories, and sector decarbonization pathways (SBTi, TPI) • Understanding of translating climate scenarios into financial impact assessments • Experience integrating climate risk into enterprise risk management or disclosure frameworks • Strong data analysis skills • Comfort working with evolving regulatory guidance • Strong written communication skills and ability to translate technical climate concepts into clear, internal-facing guidance • Interest in software, technology, or digital transformation is a plus • Experience with double materiality assessments (CSRS/ESRS, TCFD/IFRS use financial materiality) is preferred • Exposure to multi-country or multi-jurisdiction climate disclosure requirements is preferred • Experience developing climate risk deliverables into a data/indicator model suitable for a software platform is preferred • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Self-directed, high-initiative, and comfortable operating with ambiguous or evolving requirements • Collaborative and able to work closely with a cross-functional, distributed team • Ability to multitask across concurrent workstreams and shifting priorities • Able to work independently and deliver results with limited day-to-day oversight • Proactive in flagging gaps, risks, and open questions before they become blockers Benefits: • Remote working environment • Unlimited PTO • Impactful mission contributing to a water-secure future • Growth opportunity at the forefront of water security and sustainability • Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace • Collaborative, distributed team environment Apply To This Job