EY Associate Director Sustainability & Geopolitics Global Public Policy 

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

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Your key responsibilities

Working with GPP and other colleagues, you will also help to develop materials (e.g., slide presentations, talking points, points of view, etc.) that will be used for EY leaders’ internal meetings and meetings with key external parties.

You will also have responsibility for monitoring, researching, analyzing, and reporting on relevant global public policy matters of interest to EY and the accounting profession (principally in the sustainability and geopolitical areas), as well providing input to advocacy strategies.

As Associate Director, you will lead the development and publication of EY’s sustainability reporting monthly newsletter that serves both internal and external audiences. You will also drive operational efficiency including liaising with and managing internal and external vendors, support services, etc.

Lastly, you will manage your own portfolio of work, which will be overseen by GPP’s Vice Chair and Deputy Vice Chair.

Skills and attributes needed for success

• Ability to produce materials for presentations and briefings, including strong PowerPoint skills
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to tailor communications to different internal and external audiences
• An understanding of and interest in global public policy, particularly with respect to sustainability and geopolitics
• Ability to identify and analyze public policy developments, put them into context and identify/communicate key concerns and insights
• Ability to oversee multiple tasks concurrently, and on varying topics
• Strategic thinking skills and experience addressing complex challenges
• Agility to pivot to emerging issues and tasks of an urgent nature
• Ability to navigate across EY’s service lines and functions

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8+ years experience in public policy related work
• Experience in a government/policymaking role
• Experience with sustainability/ESG policy matters is required; experience with sustainability reporting matters is preferred
• Supervisory experience, the ability to work as a member of a team, including by collaborating, being transparent, taking initiative, and working virtually if and as appropriate
• Ability to synthesize complex information from various sources
• An understanding of—or a willingness to understand—EY’s business and the potential impact of regulation on EY’s business
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities effectively and meeting deadlines on schedule
• Ability to work across different cultures
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to deal with unexpected or last-minute requests, while executing more regular tasks and projects
• Demonstrable integrity at all times, and exercise discretion with sensitive and confidential information

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Knowledge of sustainability reporting, geopolitics, AI, audit, tax, or crypto issues
• Project Management skills
• MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel a priority) and other technology skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent university degree is required
• Master’s degree in business administration or public policy, preferred

What we look for

• We’re looking for an experienced, high-energy, self-starting individual who embraces change and innovation and has a passion for helping us Build a Better Working World

• 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.