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Senior Associate - USA

US-New York

Company Description Systemiq is a system-change company committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact, on-the-ground work, partnering with business, finance, policy-makers, and civil society to deliver system change. Since our start in 2016, we have grown to more than 350 people working across locations in Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, UK and the US. We are a pure-play sustainability-focused company, dedicated exclusively to sustainability projects.

What We Do Systemiq orchestrates system change in clean energy, circular material solutions, and sustainable land use. This involves re-imagining industries, re-configuring the energy world, and regenerating ecosystems to address systemic failures, unlocking economic opportunities that benefit business, society, and the environment.

 

Position Title: Senior Associate-Sustainability & Systems Change 

Location: United States (New York preferred, may consider remote) 

 Salary range: $90 000 – $130 000 base, plus bonus & benefits.( Note: this range reflects national market data & your exact offer will reflect your experience, skills, credentials and work location. Starting at, or near the top of this range is unusual and reserved for candidates with exceptional, directly relevant expertise)

Who You’ll Work With 
You will be part of Systemiq’s expanding U.S. team, joining a mission-driven group focused on driving system change to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. We work across sectors such as energy, circular economy, sustainable finance, and food systems, collaborating with business leaders, policymakers, NGOs, and civil society to co-create impactful, scalable solutions. 

 

Systemiq is a certified B Corp exclusively focusing on sustainability. We combine strategic advisory with hands on implementation to deliver transformative impact across key systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, urban transitions, and sustainable finance. 

 

Your Impact 
As a Senior Strategy Associate, you will lead analytical workstreams and help shape sustainability strategies that are both evidence-based and visionary. You’ll be expected to move fluidly between quantitative modeling and qualitative storytelling — connecting data, insight, and narrative into actionable recommendations. 

 

What You’ll Do 

  • Lead workstreams that require strong analytical rigor and strategic synthesis 
  • Design and implement data-driven analyses (e.g., market sizing, emissions impact, financial modeling) and extract actionable insights 
  • Conduct interviews and research to bring qualitative context to findings 
  • Prepare materials (slides, briefs, tools) that blend storytelling with data 
  • Collaborate with teammates across regions and disciplines 
  • Provide informal coaching and quality control for junior colleagues’ output 

 

What You’ll Bring 

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., sustainability, economics, business, engineering, policy) 
  •  Experience: 3–5 years in consulting, strategy, or sustainability with demonstrated ability to manage analytical workstreams 
  • Analytical Strength: Fluency in both quantitative analysis (Excel, modelling, data interpretation) and qualitative synthesis (stakeholder insights, narrative structuring) 
  • Communication: Ability to clearly synthesize and communicate complex findings in a compelling, structured way 
  • Mindset: Purpose-driven, entrepreneurial, and collaborative — someone who thrives on solving complex problems with rigor and empathy 
  • Language: Business-level or native fluency in English 

 

What to Expect 
Systemiq offers a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where personal and professional growth is a priority. As part of our U.S. expansion, you will play a foundational role in shaping our impact across North America. We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting sustainable ways of working. 

 

Other Information 
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. This role may involve travel for client engagements and team collaboration 

 

Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

  • Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
  • Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
  • Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

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