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About Greg
Greg joined GS2 in March 2024 to build out the Sustainable Finance practice, focusing on executive recruitment for sustainability driven investment firms and financial institutions. He brings with him six years experience in senior global sustainability recruitment across practices such as finance, consultancy and infrastructure.
After studying Business Studies and Marketing at Bournemouth University, Greg went into recruitment in order to be in a fast paced sales environment and identified opportunities to build out the sustainability division of a HSEQ recruitment firm.
Greg had dreams of playing for West Ham when he was younger and is still an advid West Ham fan, having been a season ticket holder for the last 15 years.
Greg Walker's live Roles
Posted 4 days ago
Senior Manager, Reward & Compensation
- Salary£75000 - £85000 per annum
- LocationLondon, Greater London, South East, England
Senior Manager, Reward and Compensation Are you passionate about leading compensation and benefits strategies for a global organisation, while driving digital transformation?Does working for an investment management and private equity firm who are renowned for their long term commitment to investing in sustainable development and impact appeal to you? Are you looking for a career defining opportunity to develop within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment?If so, look no further… A newly created opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manager, Reward and Compensation, to join a leading investment manager and private equity firm. This is a career defining opportunity to transform the way this global and fast growing organisation views compensation, payroll and benefits. This role reports to the Global Head of People, leading key projects and collaborating with teams to deliver a cohesive compensation strategy. As a newly created position, it offers the opportunity to make the role your own and advance within the organisation.Why the Senior Manager, Reward and Compensation position is something you should apply for:A chance to shape and influence compensation and benefits strategy across multiple regions (UK & Europe).Lead initiatives focused on digitalisation and process improvement.Be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace where innovation and excellence are fostered.Work in a dynamic team that encourages collaboration and professional growth.Establish yourself as the subject matter expert within an investment firm that is committed to investing in impact and sustainable development. The successful Senior Manager, Reward and Compensation will:Have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (ideally a qualified accountant).Strong expertise in UK payroll tax regulations, labour laws, and compliance; knowledge of European regulations is a plus.Have strong excel and data software skills, used to not only data input and processing, but to analyse and recommend following this.Be able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working.In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting: £75k - £85k basic salary Bonus scheme 25 days annual leave Healthcare - fully paid for employee, 50% off for dependantsMatched pension scheme Generous childcare salary sacrifice schemeElectric or hybrid car salary sacrifice schemePlus so much more! If this could be of interest, please apply now to be considered and find out more.
Posted 76 days ago
Climate & Environmental Manager
- Salary£90000 - £110000 per annum
- LocationLondon, Greater London, South East, England
Climate & Environmental ManagerDoes working for an investment management and private equity firm who are renowned for their long term, impact focused approach to sustainability appeal to you? Would you like to establish yourself as the Climate & Environmental leader, within a small team of sustainability specialists?Are you looking for opportunities to grow and develop your career within an entrepreneurial organisation? If so, look no further… A newly created position has arisen for a Climate & Environmental Manager to join a leading investment manager and private equity firm to continue their relentless pursuit of a sustainable future. This role will report directly to the Head of Sustainability and will lead the implementation of cross-functional climate related initiatives, working with a range of teams including risk, finance and investment. The Climate & Environmental Manager will be the subject matter expert with demonstrable experience in climate strategy, GHG accounting, climate risk assessments and scenario analysis, both qualitative and quantitative. Why the Climate & Environmental Manager position is something you should apply for:In this newly created role, there is significant potential to progress; Both in terms of seniority and building strategies around climate, nature, water and more.This is an opportunity to grow and develop in your career at group level within a >£10 billion AUM investment management firm committed to sustainability.You will join a close group of sustainability specialists that works closely together. As well as operating at a Group level, you will work with the investment team to integrate findings. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the broader industry, and establish yourself as a thought leader. The successful Climate & Environmental Manager will:Have experience operating at a senior level as a sustainability professional. Have strong technical skills and expertise in climate strategy, metrics, methodology. Be able to distil complex topics into high-level, effective summaries for senior internal stakeholders.Be able to integrate climate and nature related risks into existing risk frameworks. Have excellent project management skills.Understand TCFD from the perspective of a listed company. In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting:£90k - £110k basic salary Bonus scheme which starts from day 125 days annual leave (rising 1 day per year up to 30), plus 1 day for volunteeringHealthcare - fully paid for employee, 50% off for dependantsPension-up to 8% matchGenerous childcare salary sacrifice schemeElectric or hybrid car salary sacrifice schemePlus so much more! If this could be of interest, please apply now through GS2 to be considered and find out more.
Posted 76 days ago
Sustainable Finance Manager
- Salary£80000 - £100000 per annum
- LocationCity Of London, Greater London, South East, England
Sustainable Finance ManagerDoes working for an investment management and private equity firm who are renowned for their long term, impact focused approach to sustainability appeal to you? Would you like to join a small team of sustainability specialists, leading on sustainable finance?Are you looking for opportunities to grow and develop your career within an entrepreneurial organisation? If so, look no further… A newly created position has arisen for a Sustainable Finance Manager to join a leading investment manager and private equity firm to continue their relentless pursuit of a sustainable future. This role will report directly to the Group Head of Sustainability and will play a critical role in driving the firm’s sustainable finance initiatives, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and integrating sustainability into their investment strategies. This role will act as the in-house expert on EU taxonomy, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), and do-no-significant-harm assessments. As well as a technical expert, you will engage with the investment teams to deliver success across sustainability and finance. Why the Sustainable Finance Manager position is something you should apply for:This is an opportunity to grow and develop in your career at group level within a >£10 billion AUM sustainability focused investment management firm.In this newly created role, there is significant potential to progress; Both in terms of seniority and deepening your own expertise in sustainable finance.You will join a close group of sustainability specialists that works closely together. Given the small nature of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of sustainability projects, whilst leading on sustainable finance. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the broader industry, and establish yourself as a thought leader. The successful Sustainable Finance Manager will:Have experience operating at a senior level as a sustainability professional, with 3+ years of focusing on financial services.Be confident in working with EU Taxonomy and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation incl Principle Adverse Impact (PAI) Indicators and Do-no-significant harm assessments.Be able to manage several projects simultaneously, whilst engaging with a range of stakeholders. Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be confident in public speaking and representing the company at events.Feel comfortable delivering within a fast-paced environment.Be able to improve process, data and disclosure across various funds. In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting:£80k - £100k basic salary Bonus scheme which starts from day 125 days annual leave (rising 1 day per year up to 30), plus 1 day for volunteeringHealthcare - fully paid for employee, 50% off for dependantsPension-up to 8% matchGenerous childcare salary sacrifice schemeElectric or hybrid car salary sacrifice schemePlus so much more! If this could be of interest, please apply now through GS2 to be considered and find out more.
Meet the Team
GS2 was founded with a deep rooted mission: to ensure sustainably conscious organisations and people can connect, thrive and transform the future. All of our staff are proud to be connecting people that can empower organisations to create a future that we can all depend upon.
