Graduate Internship Opportunity - Carbon Advisory

At SCB, we’re looking for ambitious team members with a passion for the environmental and sustainability markets. You’ll find us ready to help you go further, challenging you with our curiosity and agility while rewarding you with career-enhancing benefits derived from our connections and integrity.

As an intern, you will get to work on our Carbon Advisory desk and take on a project with real-world application. You will engage in sales related activities including business development, lead generation, and client advisory support, gaining practical experience in commercial strategy and client engagement. This role will involve a steep learning curve with on-the-job training.

Our ideal candidate is confident, reliable, adaptable, builds relationships easily and interacts well under pressure. 

About SCB 

SCB is a global low carbon commodity firm whose mission is to promote the adoption of a low carbon future. As market professionals, we promote the adoption of low carbon alternatives by reducing the frictional cost of low carbon practices. Working closely with corporate clients on their sustainability challenges, we assist them in calculating their emissions, setting objectives, finding market solutions, and implementing best practices to reduce or eliminate their emissions. Additionally, we help them report on their sustainability efforts and develop bespoke solutions to compensate for unavoidable and residual emissions, addressing climate change goals and meeting Net Zero commitments.

Why Work For SCB 

The opportunities are as broad as your career goals.

You will become knowledgeable about various environmental solutions, a diversity of carbon projects and their benefits, corporate climate targets, reporting, GHG measurement, consulting and advisory strategies adopted to each individual customer. You will also learn to work in a professional environment and have ample opportunity to network with experienced consultants and sales professionals.

Our internships are designed to help you develop the skills and experience you need to give your career the best possible start.

In addition, we always strive to accommodate our employee’s needs. Yes, we never stop until we accomplish our mission, but along the way, we provide our employees with great benefits. To learn more about our benefits and our work at SCB, visit starcb.com/careers/working-at-scb.

What You Will Do 

Interns support the successful execution of projects, lead generations (sales activities), and daily process work for SCB’s Carbon Advisory Desk. This combination of project and process work allows interns to research a section of the industry to conclusion and engage in the day to day running of the business.

Projects vary and can include generating leads, preparing presentations, analysing data, and conducting market research. Responsibilities may include: 

Sales & Lead Generation

• Prospecting potential advisory clients and supporting the creation of a pipeline of new business opportunities


• Prospecting and outreach to corporate clients, qualifying leads and building a sales pipeline


• Cold calling, market mapping and lead generation as well as identifying and engaging potential corporate clients


• Learning to structure and pitch carbon solutions, helping companies achieve sustainability goals


• Assisting in the preparation of sales materials, presentations, and proposals for prospective clients
  

Market Research & Analysis

• Researching global reporting frameworks, sector specific environmental guidance, and sustainability initiatives


• Analysing and processing sustainability and emissions data

Advisory & Client Support

• Contributing to client deliverables on sustainability and decarbonisation projects


• Supporting GHG accounting, report preparation for clients, and graphical representation of data
  

Operational & Strategic Support

• Assisting with the preparation of presentations and marketing material


• Supporting internal audits and processes including BCorp, ISO, and carbon accounting requirements

Who We Look For 

We are looking for graduate students interested in building a career in environmental markets, corporate sustainability, advisory, and commercial roles such as sales and business development. 

Candidates must have:

• A degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Management, Economics, Accounting, Business or equivalent work experience


• Strong technology skills – MS Office (including Excel)


• Design skills for presentations using tools such as PowerPoint and Canva

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and competencies: 

• A self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative


• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills


• Organised with an ability to prioritise time-sensitive assignments


• Relevant knowledge of GHG accounting, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and climate change


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Fluency in English and French is required, with German considered a strong advantage.


• Entrepreneurial mindset and great team player

• Prior sales experience (cold calling, business development, or financial sales) will be an advantage but not required


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

What To Do Next 

Seize the opportunity to work with the world leading low carbon commodity company relentlessly pursuing a low carbon future. Apply with a copy of your resume together with a cover letter. The cover letter is vital for your application as it allows us to see why you feel a career at SCB within the Carbon Advisory is for you and how SCB can benefit from your talent, hard work and passion for the work.

SCB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.