EY Financial Services Climate Change Sustainability - Manager 

Ireland 

942679240

The Role

• Sustainability reporting and assurance
• EY’s Sustainability Digital Strategy
• Sustainability strategy
• Climate and Nature risk
• Carbon measurement and decarbonisation management
• ESG advisory
• Responsible investment and products

Key responsibilities

• Manage work streams to deliver key projects for our clients on the wide range of topics we work on including the delivery team on a day to day basis.
• Create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, 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.
• Work with the project heads to lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Working closely with colleagues, create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.
• 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 Sustainable Finance to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work.

Skills and attributes for success

• Intellectual curiosity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, verbal, written but also active listening

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, but are particularly interested in individuals that have the following qualifications:• Track record of success from 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG at a financial services firm, sustainability consultancy, investment firm or other relevant organisation
• A keen interest in, and understanding of ESG as it relates to financial services (banking, wealth and asset management, insurance, and/or private equity)
• A strong understanding of any, or a combination of the topics that we cover in our team as listed above
• Strong academic record including a relevant degree
• Experience running or contributing to a range of projects

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• An audit background, preferably ACA (or equivalent) qualified
• An understanding of key sustainability issues and trends and how they link to business value.
• Experience working on complex projects that require knowledge of business strategy, sustainability strategy and operations.
• Experience in risk management
• Experience in data and analytics.
• Exposure to finance, strategy, and communications functions at financial institutions – e.g., strategy, policy, procedures and controls, or an understanding of the policies, procedures and controls needed to support non-financial reporting.

What we look for:

We’re interested in future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:•You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
•We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
•We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
•You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.