Climate Change Strategy Specialist (f/m/d) Part-time/Full-time

Climate Change Strategy Specialist (f/m/d) Part-time/Full-time

Your responsibility

• Support the implementation and ongoing development of Helvetia's groupwide climate strategy and climate transition plan, in close collaboration with the Senior Sustainability Strategy Lead
• Translate group goals into actionable local plans across markets, integrating climate- and nature-related considerations
• Advance methods for measuring and managing GHG emissions, including the footprint of insured activities, and help shape strategies for residual emissions (e.g., targeted investments, carbon credits)
• Identify, assess, and integrate climate- and nature-related risks and opportunities - including transition and physical risks - into underwriting, investments, claims, and operations, supporting resilient business decision-making and regulatory-aligned disclosures
• Partner with reporting and risk teams to deliver high-quality climate disclosures that meet evolving regulatory and market expectations, and support preparedness for emerging reporting standards (e.g., TCFD, TNFD, ESRS, FINMA)
• Monitor and interpret climate-related and environmental policy and regulatory developments, relevant internal stakeholders on implications

Your qualification

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role with strong technical expertise in climate strategy, net-zero planning, climate transition plans, GHG measurement, carbon management, and climate-related risk assessment, ideally within insurance or financial services
• Understanding of nature-related topics and biodiversity and how they are interlinked with climate risks, opportunities, and resilience strategies
• Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks and disclosure standards (TCFD, CSRD, FINMA, Paris Agreement); familiarity with TNFD is an advantage
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and markets, and to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and external partners
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of additional languages (German) is an advantage

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Federica Caldarale
Head of Group Sustainability