Job Description
ESG Regulatory Consultant
Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Finance, Risk, Regulatory & Financial Crime | Type: Permanent
Shape the future of sustainable finance through regulatory expertise and impactful ESG strategy
The Role
As an ESG Regulatory Consultant at Capco, you will work with leading financial services organisations to navigate the rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape. You will support clients in meeting compliance requirements, embedding sustainable practices, and delivering measurable impact through robust ESG strategies.
What You’ll Do
- Advise clients on ESG regulatory frameworks including EU Taxonomy, SFDR, TCFD, TNFD, GRI, ISSB, and CSRD disclosures
- Conduct ESG risk, double materiality, gap, and impact assessments to identify risks and opportunities
- Support the development and implementation of ESG strategies, policies, and governance frameworks
- Deliver ESG data analysis, including emissions calculations (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and carbon reporting to support regulatory disclosures
- Lead client engagements, managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in ESG, sustainability, or regulatory consulting within financial services
- Strong knowledge of ESG regulations and sustainability reporting frameworks
- Proven experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and emissions calculations, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate regulation into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders
Bonus Points For
- Experience with ESG data tools or sustainability reporting platforms (e.g., GRI, SASB)
- Knowledge of carbon markets, offsets, and decarbonisation strategies
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA ESG, GRI, GARP)
- Experience working across multiple regulatory jurisdictions
- Background in environmental science, sustainability, law, or related fields
Why Join Capco
- Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions
- Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture
- Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services
- Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.
We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:
- Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
- Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
- Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
- Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually plus a dedicated Business Coach from Day One.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition
At Capco, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support and enhance several parts of talent acquisition. This includes using AI-enabled features within LinkedIn to help source potential candidates, speeding up routine recruitment communications such as emails and creating compelling and brand-aligned job postings, and AI-scheduling applications to improve interview coordination efficiency.
AI is used as a support tool only. All hiring decisions are made by talent acquisition and hiring teams.
Why This Role Is Open
We are currently hiring for this role due to an existing or newly created vacancy within our organization. This position is open as part of our ongoing business needs, and we are actively reviewing applications to fill this role with a qualified candidate who can make an immediate impact.
Inclusion at Capco
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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