Financial Services Climate Change and Sustainability Services - Manager

Manager - Financial Services (FS) Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS)

General Information
Location: Dublin
Business Area: FSO Assurance
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time

Are you looking to join a growing sustainability advisory team Perhaps you are considering a move out of audit Come join our growing team who are looking to speak to experienced Managers.

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

Today a companys value is increasingly reflected not just in its short-term financial performance but also in its ability to deliver value to multiple stakeholders including consumers employees governments and wider society. How organisations respond to global challenges such as climate change and sustainability are critical in how they deliver and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

The opportunity:

In response to this we are looking for high-performing innovative and enthusiastic candidates to join our growing team of climate change and sustainability finance professionals who are building a better working world by helping global organisations to identify measure deliver and report on the climate and sustainability issues which are most relevant to create long-term value for business.

Successful candidates will join the EY Financial Services Climate Change and Sustainability Services team within our Assurance practice. Within Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) our focus areas are climate change sustainability assurance and advisory navigating the regulatory landscape and creating long term value. There will be opportunities to work across the focus areas within the wider business.

The Role

This role will place you at the heart of a high-energy agile team that is committed to helping clients build long-term sustainable businesses. This opportunity will enable you to work with leading financial institutions to deliver better outcomes on some of the worlds most pressing climate and sustainability issues. You will interact with EY colleagues globally and work across our different sectors and business activities.

EY is looking for Manager Candidates with Auditing Data & Analytics or Regulatory experience to help our clients respond to issues across the sustainability agenda. Key service areas include:

Sustainability reporting and assurance
EYs 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

As a Manager you would be expected to manage workstreams and (Senior) Consultants as part of a range of projects as well as playing a key role in the delivery of technical work. It is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do such as

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 youll 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:

Were 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 youll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive remuneration package where youll 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:

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

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. Its yours to build.

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