Job Description

ESG - Senior Business Analyst
Kearney Operations System (KOS)
Location: Gurgaon (preferred)
ABOUT KEARNEY:
Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with more than 5,300 people working in more than 40 countries. We work with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, as well as with the most influential governmental and nonprofit organizations.
Kearney is a partner-owned firm with a distinctive, collegial culture that transcends organizational and geographic boundariesxe2x80x94and it shows. Regardless of location or rank, our consultants are down to earth, approachable, and have a shared passion for doing innovative client work that provides clear benefits to the organizations we work with in both the short and long term.
ABOUT KEARNEY OPERATIONS SYSTEM (KOS):
The Kearney Operations System (KOS) is a global platform consisting of Kearneys best capabilities, expertise and digital tools/methods while leveraging a differentiated delivery model for our clients. KOS equips our Kearney teams with leading edge analytics, practical technologies, proven change management frameworks, and a range of specialized knowledge relevant to both immediate and long- term objectives. KOS includes a team of specialized consultants with deep expertise in sustainable supply chain and procurement transformation. The team has hands-on experience in implementation of leading digital tools and frameworks in ESG and sustainable supply chain planning.
OVERVIEW OF THE KOS ESG SBA ROLE:
The Sr Analyst will be integral to client project delivery and development of CoE offerings and tools. This is key role in executing ESG, Scope 3 and sustainable supply chain management solutions with a focus on continuous process improvement.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. CLIENT DELIVERY: Support global client teams (remotely or at the client site) in designing and executing ESG projects, particularly on decarbonization, Scope 3, sustainable supply chain and procurement solutions
2. CLIENT DEVELOPMENT: Proactively contribute to existing client development initiatives by:

• Working in dynamic environments with varying client needs and project requirements.
• Willing to step into different roles and collaborate seamlessly to achieve project goals.

3. KOS COE DEVELOPMENT: This would involve multiple aspects:

• Work with the firm leaders in supporting and executing the strategy for the CoE.
• Contribute to the knowledge creation by codifying and publishing papers/reports.
• Developing assets or tools which are readily usable by clients in ESG context.
• Support CoE leaders in driving outreach and penetration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field from a reputed institution.
• 1-3 years of experience in ESG, decarbonization, sustainability, Scope 3 or procurement roles (experience in sustainable procurement is a strong plus).
• Basic understanding of ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP) and supply chain sustainability standards, and carbon accounting frameworks like GHG Protocol and IPCC (especially for Scope
• Familiarity with supplier sustainability assessments and tools such as EcoVadis, Sedex, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with ESG data tools is a plus.
• Passion for sustainability and eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-evolving field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ownership and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to collaborate seamlessly across functions.
• Comfortable with analysis of large data sets. Proficient in using excel and macros for analysis. Use of analytical tools (like PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau) is a plus.

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