EY Climate Change Sustainability Manager 

Poland, Masovian Voivodeship, Zgorzała 

301754339

Climate Change and Sustainability Manager

As a manager, you'll be expected to lead a team of professionals while closely work with the global EY teams and their clients. You will work with clients to comprehend the non-financial reporting regulations and/or standards (e.g., GRI, CSRD, SASB, Integrated Reporting, TCFD, CDP, DJSI among others), develop processes and controls and undertake gap assessment, readiness assessment and support relevant disclosure / reporting on identified material ESG issues.

While the Manager will be based out of our Warsaw/Wroclaw office with a hybrid-work option, the individual may be required to travel to other countries (short term rotation) for executing the client engagements.

Your key responsibilities

• Plan and lead the execution of ESG reporting on various global regulations/standards projects including, but not limited to readiness assessments, reports development, due diligence studies, sustainable supply chain assessment and advisory and ESG Strategy while ensuring a quality output
• Lead a team of professionals while enabling and enhancing their experience in EY GDS
• Develop and maintain stakeholder connects with EY global teams
• Maintain detailed knowledge of global sustainability regulations and awareness of market trends while developing tailored solutions and thought leadership.

Skills and attributes for success

As a manager you will demonstrate management skills, including but not limited to the following:

• Creating a positive work environment within team
• Monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations
• Providing candid, meaningful, and constructive feedback in a timely manner

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Graduate or post-graduate degree in Environmental sciences, Sustainability, Management, Economics, Law & Administration, and other related discipline from reputed Universities
• 7+ years of experience preferably from consulting background
• Full-working proficiency in English and German / French as an asset
• Relevant experience in ESG reporting on various reporting standards / regulations with a focus on GRI, TCFD, EU regulations (e.g., CSRD, EU Taxonomy and SFRD)
• In-depth knowledge of ESG reporting landscape and developments globally
• Experience in ESG strategy development, (double) materiality assessment, Impact assessments, Due diligence, supply chain sustainability, among others
• Certifications in climate change, environment, and sustainability related areas will be an advantage

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in working for multinationals or in diverse, global environment will be an advantage
• Excellent and demonstrable team & engagement management, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear messages with stakeholders
• Excellent MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.