Associate – Brüssler Büro (m/w/x)

Systemiq

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.   OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our consulting team and help drive transformational sustainability projects across industries, geographies, and systems. As an Associate, you will play a critical role in delivering client engagements, generating actionable insights, managing workstreams, and supporting stakeholder relationships. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges related to climate, circular economy, sustainable finance, food systems, energy transition, nature, and urban transformation. This role is ideal for professionals with previous experience in consulting, strategy, sustainability, economics, public policy, finance, or related fields who are eager to combine analytical rigor with real-world impact. RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead discrete workstreams within consulting projects, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. * Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to generate actionable insights and recommendations. * Structure complex problems, develop hypotheses, and synthesize findings into clear and compelling narratives. * Build and manage financial, economic, market, and operational models to support strategic decision-making. * Develop client-ready presentations, reports, and workshop materials. * Support and contribute to stakeholder interviews, workshops, and coalition-building efforts. * Manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables across workstreams. * Contribute to business development activities, including proposal preparation, market research, and opportunity identification. * Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve research, analysis, productivity, and knowledge synthesis. REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Finance, or related fields. * 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in strategy consulting, sustainability consulting, corporate strategy, public sector advisory, sustainable finance, or related fields. * Demonstrated experience managing analytical workstreams and delivering high-quality outputs in complex projects. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including experience working with large and complex datasets. * Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Fluency in English is mandatory. * Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams. * Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly learn and navigate new topics. * Interest in sustainability and systems transformation, including climate, circular economy, nature, food systems, energy transition, urban systems, and sustainable finance. * Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL is considered a plus. Please note: This opportunity is currently being mapped as part of our Talent Pipeline and does not represent an active opening at this time. Any hiring decision will be contingent upon final internal approval.   Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to view our Data Policy.

Systemiq

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.   Systemiq, the systems change company and certified B Corp, was founded to drive the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don’t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do We are looking to grow our global network of talented independent consultants with experience in consulting, professional services, and project management. As we frequently require contractors at short notice, we’re building a pool of trusted professionals to support our diverse and high-impact assignments aimed at driving system change worldwide. With advanced problem-solving, analytical and relationship skills, you will be experienced working on consulting projects to deliver breakthrough insights, action and results. Ideally your background includes working at a leading management consultancy or in a strategy role in industry, public sector or civil society. You are keen to work in a small yet fast growing company where you can play a shaping role and make an impact. We work with both global blue chip clients, public-private partnerships and ground-breaking new ventures. Recent initiatives include advising on circular economy in Germany, developing go-to-market strategies for new technologies as well as forest restoration and preventing ocean plastic pollution in South East Asia. The high-performing contractors may be considered for a full-time position when an opportunity becomes available.  Requirements * Very strong analytical skills with high level of comfort and enthusiasm for building dynamic excel models and synthesising large data sets * For Project Manager specific roles, you will have previous experience leading teams on strategy consulting projects * Ability to work in a stand-alone capacity and deliver a defined output * Strong problem solving and structuring skills, delivering intuitive presentations of complex data * Intellectual curiosity and an interest to quickly dive into new topics, * Skills and experience of relationship management on a senior level, * Collaborative team player and can-do attitude, * Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and to turn them into reality.   Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to view our Data Policy.

Vattenfall AB

Company Description Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 20 000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission. Job Description Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in UK, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. At Vattenfall, our Valuation team plays a critical role in enabling high-quality business and project decisions that support our strategic ambitions. We are now looking for an Associate Valuation Manager to join Business Area Wind. In this role, you will be at the centre of value creation, supporting investment decisions across Offshore, Onshore, Solar & Battery Business Units. You will create project valuations by developing robust business cases, and collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation. As a Valuation Manager, you will apply strong financial and commercial judgement to maximise project value. You will deliver insightful analyses and business cases with a high degree of integrity, working closely with development leads and their supporting expert functions such as Procurement, Engineering, Generation and more. You will contribute to continuously improving Valuation tools, processes and ways of working, collaborating with fellow Valuation Managers within your team. The role offers a high degree of variety, exposure to multiple markets, and the opportunity to work on both existing and emerging markets and innovations. You will receive structured training and comprehensive onboarding from experienced team members, including dedicated support, shadowing and practical ‘learn by doing’ opportunities. This will help you build a strong understanding of Valuation concepts, the renewable energy industry, and the ways we collaborate within the team and with our stakeholders. Your main tasks and responsibilities: Support the development, review and maintainance of complex financial models to assess project value Prepare and present economic and financial appraisals across wind, solar, battery and hydrogen projects Aim to ensure accuracy and consistency of inputs used in business cases Work in close collaboration with Risk, Opportunity and Uncertainty Management Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making Conduct ad hoc analysis across projects and portfolios Evaluate acquisition, divestment, joint venture and partnership opportunities Communicate results clearly to stakeholders Provide both internal and external perspectives on project valuations You will report to the Director of Valuation within Business Control and work in a dynamic, international environment alongside a well established team of highly experienced peers. Location: The location of this position is flexible with Stockholm, Amsterdam, Kolding, Hamburg, Berlin, London or Hexham being options. Regular business trips may be required Qualifications Your profile: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, finance, science or engineering Minimum 1-3 years experience in financial modelling Strong commercial awareness and business acumen Experience or strong interest in working with complex financial models Good understanding of financial theory Confident Excel user with motivation to further develop advanced skills Ability to analyse complex information Ability to present finance to non-finance audiences Awareness of accounting and tax considerations Strong communication and interpersonal skills A tendency to be resourceful and efficient Ability to work in multicultural teams Additional considerations for a successful applicant: Fluency in German would be advantageous Experience or active interest in the renewables industry Knowledge of statistical analysis A demonstrable interest in ‘FinTech’ or other analytical coding is beneficial Additional Information Our offer We offer good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. More Information Incoming applications are reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. Therefore, this vacancy may be filled before the application deadline. The application deadline is July 24, 2026. We welcome your application in English and kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Sandra Domschke, sandra.domschke@vattenfall.de At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, DISA Global Solutions AB. Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation. We look forward to receiving your application!