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AILANCY • France • Added on Jul 27, 2026
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Working directly with the HR Development team in Paris, you will support the firm’s internal sustainability strategy across governance, compliance, and employee engagement. This role involves coordinating CSR committee initiatives, managing relationships with environmental partners, and executing the annual carbon footprint assessment. You will be the central point for tracking certifications like B-Corp and EcoVadis, ensuring internal operations align with international standards.

This position is unique because it offers a front-row seat to the corporate transformation of a major financial consultancy. Rather than just advising clients, you will be technical lead in shaping Ailancy’s own non-financial performance, bridging the gap between mandatory European regulations like the CSRD and grassroots employee-led solidarity projects. It is a rare chance to see how a high-growth advisory firm integrates ethics into its core business model.

This suits someone who is highly organized and communicative, currently studying at a top-tier business or engineering school, and eager to master the technical nuances of ESG reporting within a fast-paced professional services environment.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

As a CSR Project Officer, you will take on a multi-faceted role focusing on the internal sustainability governance of the firm. You will act as the primary referent for the CSR Committee, ensuring that various initiatives are coordinated across departments and aligned with the executive management's strategic vision. This includes the hands-on management of relationships with external partners such as Greenly for carbon tracking and various NGOs for solidarity projects. On the technical side, you will be responsible for extra-financial reporting and compliance. This involves the production of the annual CSR report and specifically the upcoming CSRD disclosures. You will also lead the collection of data for the company's carbon footprint and contribute to the formalization of reduction plans, while preparing the firm for key certifications like B-Corp and EcoVadis.

Key learning opportunities for this job

This role offers an exceptional deep dive into the regulatory landscape of ESG. You will gain practical experience with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the methodological rigor required for EcoVadis and B-Corp assessments. Because you are embedded in a consulting firm, you will learn how to translate complex sustainability requirements into actionable corporate policies. Beyond data and reporting, you will develop strong project management and change management skills. Coordinating a CSR committee and mobilizing consultants around sustainability initiatives requires learning how to influence without authority and communicate technical environmental concepts to a high-level corporate audience.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The firm is looking for a student from a top-tier business or engineering school who already possesses a foundational understanding of sustainability challenges. Since the role involves complex reporting and multi-stakeholder coordination, a high degree of rigor and organizational skill is essential for success. Excellent writing skills in both French and English are required, as you will be producing official reports and communicating with international offices. A proactive, 'project-mode' mindset is highly valued, suiting someone who is comfortable working autonomously within a supportive and dynamic HR team.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your familiarity with non-financial reporting frameworks like the CSRD or the GHG Protocol in your cover letter. Ailancy is a specialist in financial services, so showing you understand why ESG is a critical strategic lever for banks and insurance companies will demonstrate significant business acumen. During the interview, highlight any experience you have in community animation or project coordination. The firm emphasizes a 'human-scale' culture and professional solidarity, so sharing specific examples of how you have mobilized others for a cause or a structured project will align well with their DNA.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role focuses heavily on the operationalization of the four CSR pillars of the firm: Environment, Social/Human Rights, Ethics, and Responsible Purchasing. You will likely focus heavily on the 'Environment' pillar through the carbon footprinting process and 'Social' pillar through diversity, inclusion, and the 'Now Komeet' skills-sponsorship program. Additionally, a significant portion of your focus will be on governance and transparency. Moving the firm toward B-Corp certification and maintaining its EcoVadis gold status requires a focus on professionalizing the firm’s internal data collection and ethical procurement processes.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

The primary challenge will be data collection and stakeholder engagement in a busy consulting environment. Consultants are often focused on client missions, so your challenge will be to create engaging touchpoints that make CSR a priority for them, whether through 'Fresque du Climat' sessions or carbon reduction initiatives. Another challenge is the technical complexity of new regulations. Keeping up with the evolving requirements of the CSRD while simultaneously managing operational tasks like recycling programs and solidarity partnerships requires high mental agility and the ability to pivot between strategic thinking and tactical execution.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a meeting with the Head of HR to review the roadmap for the annual CSR report. You might then spend a few hours analyzing carbon data on the Greenly platform or drafting content for the UN Global Compact 'Communication on Progress' (CoP). In the afternoon, you could switch to internal animation tasks, such as organizing a workshop for the CSR committee or coordinating a skill-sharing mission with a partner like Komeet. Your day usually ends with administrative follow-ups on certification evidence or responding to internal queries about the firm's eco-gestures and solidarity actions.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

While this is an internship or apprenticeship, Ailancy is known for its growth-oriented culture and lack of silos. Success in this role could lead to a permanent position within the HR/CSR department or potentially open doors into their operational consulting tracks, given the firm’s focus on transformation projects. Interns are treated as full team members, providing high visibility with firm associates and senior leadership. This exposure is an excellent springboard for anyone looking to build a career in CSR management or sustainability consulting within the financial sector.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will report directly to the HR Development Manager and work closely with the wider HR team. You will also be the central point of contact for the internal CSR Committee, which consists of motivated consultants from various levels of the organization. Externally, you will interact with a diverse ecosystem of sustainability partners including EcoVadis, Greenly, and various NGOs like 'Cœur de Forêt' or 'Les Joyeux Recycleurs'. You may also occasionally interface with the executive board to align CSR targets with the overall company strategy.

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