The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is committed to realigning the finance sector to create a sustainable and resilient financial system by directing capital to support greater social, environmental and economic outcomes.
Their vision is for Australia to have a financial system:
Their mission is to realign Australia’s financial system so that more money flows to activities that will create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia. They will do that by contributing to the following outcomes from 2025-2027:
At Talent Nation, our mission is to empower people and organisations to thrive while contributing to the betterment of our planet.
By placing “the right people in the right roles”, we can ensure that organisations are equipped with the talent that they need to navigate this rapidly evolving sector.
For more than a decade, the team at Talent Nation have supported financial institutions, insurers, fund managers, banks, superannuation funds, private equity, venture capital and industry associations to build exceptional ESG, sustainable finance and responsible investment teams.
In collaboration with the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute, Talent Nation are committed to realigning the flow of capital into initiatives that generate strong social, environmental and economic returns.
This partnership aims to support ASFI as they build capacity within the Australian finance sector to create a sustainable and resilient financial system. This collaboration will enable ASFI and its members to access the most comprehensive network of sustainable finance talent in Australia and New Zealand, to strengthen their internal capability. In parallel it will create a revenue stream for ASFI to reinvest into capability development programs for members.
Our Partnership Goals:
Talent Nation is a full-service Executive Search and Recruitment company that provides bespoke, end-to-end services for its clients. The Talent Nation team leverages over a decade of recruitment process refinement, coupled with best-in-class technology solutions, to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients and candidates. This ultimately results in greater job satisfaction and performance for individuals, and reduced turnover for organisations.
ASFI members receive a 10% discount on Talent Nation’s standard rates. It is critical to ensure that the role and responsibilities align with the remuneration band and meet existing market conditions to secure individuals that will thrive in the role. Talent Nation achieves this by combining their 13 years of dedicated sustainability recruitment experience with an unrivalled network and database of talent, and a robust, research-led, recruitment methodology.
Talent Nation publishes the most comprehensive remuneration study for sustainable finance, responsible investment, ESG, environment and sustainability professionals within Australia and New Zealand. The most recent report presents the information gathered from over 1800 professionals a covers 16 different role types within 13 different industry sectors, 5 organisational structures, and multiple regions within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
In addition to comprehensive remuneration data sets, qualitative data is captured and interrogated to provide insights into pay differentials, employee engagement and wellbeing, the most effective non-financial benefits for retention, hybrid working trends, average tenure and job satisfaction, priorities, and challenges.
At Talent Nation we are strong proponents of the philosophy that the role alignment is critical, and that salary is a hygiene factor. People must be paid fairly for the work that they are undertaking so Talent Nation objectively review position details and accountabilities with the experience of individuals in these roles, to ensure that salaries are aligned with the market. The employer can then focus on the role itself, team dynamics, and culture, to ensure that staff remain engaged and turnover is minimised.
Talent Nation has worked directly with over 40% of the ASX100 and directly engaged with 75% of the ASX200. This provides the team with rich data and first-hand knowledge regarding the most effective team structures for organisations. Every organisation has unique sets of challenges and priorities, which can be influenced by factors such as company structure, risk profile, investor/ stakeholder mix, compliance obligations and opportunities for value creation.
It is common for new roles and teams to be developed from a strong theoretical standpoint which, although often has merit and provides a firm starting point, is rarely the optimal structure in practice.
Talent Nation conducts comprehensive reviews of existing teams to then develop position descriptions that will ensure that the right skills and competencies are brought into the team. It also enables organisations to leverage complementary skills and competencies from existing team members to build a balanced team.
Talent Nation live and breathe sustainability, ESG, Climate Risk, Sustainable Finance and Environmental impact. Our team consistently engages with organisations and individuals, collecting valuable insights into the market and the talent operating within the sector.
This enables Talent Nation to provide qualitative insights, in addition to the data provided in the Remuneration Report, around:
ASFI and Talent Nation have agreed to a commercial relationship providing discounted recruitment fees to ASFI members. In addition, ASFI receives a percentage of all fees charged by Talent Nation. This will then be channelled directly into programs that will build capability for members.
These may include:
If you have questions, or would like more detail, then our team is here to help. Experience the difference of working with a professional, market-leading ESG recruiter that is passionate about accelerating impact. We do this by supporting organisations to secure exceptional talent, and individuals to find a role in which they can thrive.
Speak with one of our experienced Recruitment Consultants today or submit your enquiry for one of the team to contact you directly.
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We are dedicated to supporting the growth and success of ESG, environment and sustainability professionals. We aim to foster a community of learning and collaboration so previous reports can be downloaded below for free.
