EY Consultant - Climate Change Sustainability Services 

Switzerland, Zurich, Zurich 

331997059

There is a wide range of exciting projects that you will be able to get involved in, across banking, insurance, pensions, wealth and asset management and private equity. You will work with clients at all levels to deliver first-class services helping them navigate the rapidly evolving sustainability agenda. Topics we cover include:

• Sustainable Finance regulatory developments and requirements by the financial sector from the EU regulatory side (such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy and SFDR) and Swiss regulatory side (such as RBI);

• Reporting and disclosure, including the application of ESRS, TCFD, GRI, ISSB and other frameworks;

• Sustainable finance and net zero strategies, such as transition plans, for financial services;

• Climate change metrics and targets, greenhouse gas reporting, including the SBTi, Greenhouse Gas Protocol and PCAF;

• Responsible, sustainable and impact investment strategies and implementation;

Your key responsibilities

• Delivery of projects to our clients on a wide range of sustainability topics we work on, such as Regulation implementation, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance engagements for our clients from financial services organizations.

• Create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural contexts, and contribute to thought leadership.

• Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion making sure that the work delivered is industry leading.

• Working closely with colleagues, create a positive learning culture.

• Contribute to the development of EY capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses.

• Collaborate with colleagues outside of CCaSS to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work.

Skills and attributes for success

As Consultant within the team, you will be exposed to a range of assurance and advisory work in direct exchange with the clients. It is therefore essential that you bring the competencies that will allowing you to do so:

• High motivation and shared values for sustainability, social matters, governance-related topics and finance;

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills;

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in parallel projects;

• Ability to work effectively in team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, but are particularly interested in individuals that have the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Master’s degree in finance, economics, environmental sciences or related fields of study;

• Internship or experiences within ESG, sustainable finance environment or climate risk, ideally focusing on advisory/consulting, assurance in financial institutions or in consulting firms;

• Ideally experience in projects in the field of non-financial information and/or integrated reporting, assurance of non-financial, ESG data (as ESG specialist / Investor Relation department, controlling, financial reporting etc.) or as an external consultant. Good knowledge of SDGs, GHG-accounting, carbon foot printing or Life Cycle Analysis is a plus

• A keen interest in, and understanding of ESG as it relates to financial services (banking, wealth and asset management, insurance, and/or private equity)

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a pragmatic approach to problem solving, dynamic working style, well organized and structured

• A demonstrated capacity to take initiative, overcome challenges and work collaboratively through relevant work or project experience;

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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