Senior Sustainability Advisor - Growth
Apex Group Ltd
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
Senior Sustainability Advisor – Growth
Amsterdam, Netherlands| Fulltime
About Holtara
Holtara combines a market-leading sustainability platform with high value advisory services. Our Growth Team is responsible for shaping new propositions, opening fresh revenue streams, and scaling sustainability through our integrated platform and advisory offerings.
The opportunity
As Senior Sustainability Advisor – Growth Strategy, you will help accelerate Holtara’s expansion in Europe by developing go-to-market strategies, originating new client relationships and translating advisory knowhow into scalable, tech-enabled products. You will work side-by-side with our Head of Growth, Deputy Head of Advisory and Product leads, acting as a bridge between market needs and solution design. You will also support on client delivery, particularly for new products or services.
Focus area
Indicative time share
What success looks like
Client acquisition & business development
30 %
Healthy pipeline of qualified opportunities and new logos closed; innovation and growth of existing client engagements
Client delivery
30 %
High priority engagements receive strategic guidance; deliverables showcase Holtara best practice and feed case studies.
Product & proposition development
25 %
New or enhanced service modules launched on schedule; client feedback loops inform roadmap; pilot projects convert to repeatable offers.
Thought leadership & market presence
15 %
Articles, webinars and conference talks raise Holtara’s profile and generate inbound interest.
Key responsibilities
Originate new business. Identify target sectors, craft outreach campaigns, write proposals and negotiate contracts—often partnering with Sales but owning the sustainability narrative.
Shape growth strategy. Analyse market trends in climate action, circular economy, social impact and responsible supply chains; recommend where Holtara should invest next.
Design scalable offers. Package bespoke advisory insights into repeatable workflows, data models and AI-assisted diagnostics that integrate with the Holtara platform. Your goal is to redefine our products and services so we can add more value more efficiently, at scale.
Pilot and refine. Lead rapid prototyping projects with lighthouse clients; capture lessons learned to improve the offer before broader rollout.
Support delivery excellence. Serve as subject-matter lead on select projects—e.g., netzero roadmaps, supply chain due diligence—ensuring alignment with our methodologies.
Build relationships. Nurture networks with sustainability leaders in Dutch and EU-based private investors, industry associations and portfolio companies.
Amplify our voice. Coauthor white papers, host webinars and represent Holtara at events to position us as a go to partner for sustainability growth challenges.
What you bring
Experience. 5 + years in sustainability consulting, strategy, corporate development or a relevant SaaS scaleup. Demonstrated success in business development or solution design.
Sustainability knowhow. Solid grounding in core sustainability themes, such as climate, social impact, responsible supply chains and sustainable finance.
Commercial instincts. Strong hunter mentality—comfortable setting targets, qualifying prospects and closing deals.
Product mindset. Ability to translate client pain points into structured, tech-enabled solutions; experience working with product and tech development teams is a plus.
Communication skills. Clear, persuasive storyteller—verbally and in writing—in English; Dutch language proficiency is highly valued.
Collaboration DNA. Thrive in cross-functional teams; adept at balancing speed with quality in a fast growing environment.
Education. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics or a related field.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.