SYSTEMIQ is an organisation driving system change in clean energy, circular material solutions and sustainable land use. By addressing failures in these areas, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment.

We connect the right people, ideas, technologies, and capital to transform economic systems. We do this through five activities:

1. Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity
2. Work with companies that want to be pioneers and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems
3. Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems
4. Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change
5. Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, so they scale and multiply.

To deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders.

SYSTEMIQ is an equal opportunities employer. SYSTEMIQ’s recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria.

We are looking for a Senior Colleagues to join our UK or German office who will lead and grow our European platforms. These platforms focus on regenerative agriculture, investments and/or materials. As a senior-level consulting or industry professional with advanced knowledge in a range of business fields and substantial experience in topics related to these platforms, as well as knowledge and experience managing small-to-large scale projects, you will also be expected to:

• Develop our approach to system-level change, including building new coalitions, lead corporate advisory, originate investment/venturing opportunities and potentially data-analytics;
• Develop and implement a targeted go-to-market strategy, focusing on large EU-based emitters (e.g. oil & gas companies, auto-manufacturers, aviation, shipping, other hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel and chemicals);
• Develop trusted relationship with very senior clients (C suite or public sector equivalent) to shape their strategies and bring new disruptive ideas to help clients innovate and scale-up more sustainable business models;
• Build new coalitions of progressive actors to develop systemic solutions, including changes to market design/regulation, alternative value chains, innovative finance and public private partnerships to accelerate the shift towards more regenerative agricultural model;
• Work with the SYSTEMIQ partnership group to build and apprentice the teams required to support clients;
• Increase SYSTEMIQ’s profile and credibility by being an authoritative voice at major events, industry meetings, and in major media outlets;
• Manage financials of an assignment, including tracking project profitability and growth – but always with a strong focus on impact;

This highly strategic work involves some of the most prominent institutions in the field, has a very international character and aims to achieve significant impact over the next 3-5 years. Project work will require advanced problem solving, analytical and relationship skills to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Our teams are typically small (2-5 people) and team members may be involved in more than one project/venture at a time.

SYSTEMIQ is looking for an individual with a strong record of excellence and achievement. You have proven results in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business and make maximum impact. You are passionate about SYSTEMIQ's mission and approach to system change.

We are specifically looking for someone with extensive experience;

• In the relevant platform, achieved through a combination of formal education and hand-on experience
• In senior-management or client-facing consulting, working on complex, strategy and/or business transformations
• In tackling systemic challenges, with a distinctive ability to develop practical disruptive solutions
• In bridging across the real economy, policy and finance to help mobilise capital and accelerate market transformation
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify growth/impact opportunities
• Highly advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, with a focus on strategic challenges
• Established network, proven relationship management skills, also on a very senior level and in various cultural contexts
• A strong & compassionate commitment to coaching and developing people, with an empowering leadership style
• Must align with SYSTEMIQ values (creativity, challenge, collaborate, change and care) and be able to demonstrate how they have lived these values in a professional setting

We offer the opportunity to be part of a high-calibre, driven, and friendly team. We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community, however you must have the right to work in the location you are applying for.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].