Expert Guide Launch: Starting and transitioning into Sustainable Finance

Join us for the launch of Altiorem’s latest Expert Guide on a Sustainable Finance topic, developed by Research Associate Catherine Liadi, Lead Mentor Georgie Murray, and Altiorem.

Note: All registrants (those who still register through Humanitix) will receive a reminder email with the meeting link 1 day prior to the webinar. This will remind you of the event and will help us gauge number of attendees.

About the Expert Guide

Making the shift: Starting in and transitioning into Sustainable Finance

This Expert Guide helps students, early-career professionals, and experienced practitioners understand how to enter or transition into sustainable finance. It breaks down the mindset, foundational knowledge, transferable skills, and pathways that support a successful career shift into this fast-growing sector.

Drawing on expert interviews and real-world examples, the guide explores:

• What sustainable finance is (ESG, sustainable investing, impact investing)

• How professionals can leverage and translate existing skills

• Where opportunities are emerging across finance

• The common barriers and how to overcome them

• Strategies for building credibility, networks, and practical experience

The guide provides a clear roadmap for people wanting to build a purpose-driven career at a time when sustainability is transforming the finance industry.

What to Expect

Guide overview: Gain a clear understanding of the newly released Expert Guide and the key steps to enter or transition into sustainable finance.

Panel discussion: Hear industry professionals discuss mindset shifts, real-world entry points, common barriers, and practical advice for navigating the transition.

Live Q&A: Ask questions directly to our expert speakers.

Panel Speakers

Georgie Murray | Associate Director, Pollination

Alexandra Brown | Founder, Consultant, Ethical Invest Group

Elle Yudelman | Principle Operations and Performance - Legal, External Affairs and Sustainability (LEAS), South32

Moderator

Simon O'Connor | Director, Advisor, Multiple Organisations

Altiorem Research Associate

Catherine Liadi | Altiorem Research Associate

Catherine is a University of Melbourne student, studying a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Economics. Catherine is also the Corporate Relations & Career Development Officer at PPIA University of Melbourne.

What is Altiorem?

Altiorem is a community-built, not-for-profit library and knowledge hub for finance professionals seeking reliable, practical resources on sustainable finance and ESG.

Information on sustainable finance is often difficult to find or apply in practice. We help by curating and creating credible, high-quality resources on topics like responsible investing, climate, human rights, and reporting, to support better decisions and a more sustainable financial system. Explore our library.