EY Senior Consultant - Financial Services 

Switzerland, Zurich, Zurich 

340505775

Topics we cover include:

• Sustainable Finance and net zero strategies for financial services
• Sustainable Finance regulatory developments and requirements for the financial sector
• Reporting and disclosures, including the application of TCFD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD, and other frameworks and sustainability regulations and guidelines
• Climate change / sustainability metrics and targets and greenhouse gas reporting, including SBTi and PCAF
• Integration of climate / nature-related risks into client models, risk management and governance frameworks

Key responsibilities:

• Support in the delivery of consulting projects to our clients on the wide range of the above sustainability topics with focus on qualitative aspects.
• Performing and/or participating in risk-related assurance projects of sustainable finance.
• Work closely with colleagues and create a positive culture.
• Contribute to the development of EY capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses.

What you must have to qualify for the role:

• Bachelors or Masters degree with strong academic background preferably in the field of sustainable finance or a related discipline (e.g. business administration with keen interest in sustainability)
• 1-3 years of professional experience in the financial industry, in consulting, or a sustainability-related role
• Understanding of risk management processes and frameworks, sustainability disclosures, and/or sustainability data and infrastructure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; The candidate is preferably fluent in German (French will be an advantage)
• Appetite to learn and support business development and contribute to the growth of EY’s solutions

What we offer

Plus, we offer:

• 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.