Financial Services Climate Change and Sustainability Services Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager

Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS)

General Information
Location: Dublin
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: YES
Business Area: FSO Assurance
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

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 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 Senior Consultant / Assistant 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
Sustainability Data and Implementation
Sustainability strategy
Climate and Nature change risk
Carbon measurement and management
ESG advisory
Responsible investment

Your key responsibilities:

Youll spend most of your time in assisting clients to identify measure and manage their business and reporting risks as they transit their organizations in respond to changing government environmental regulations and new trends in sustainability management and reporting. You enjoy actively contributing to the growth and development of the CCaSS practice by taking operational responsibility and accountability for engagement team support and delivery.

Skills and attributes for success:

As a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager within the team you will be expected to consult so it is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do so.
Intellectual curiosity
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills verbal written but also active listening
Solution orientated including models and accelerators.

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 2-4 years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG at a blue-chip 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
Risk management and modelling experience
Strong academic record including a relevant degree
Experience running or contributing to a range of projects

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 working at EY offers:

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits 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:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you.


All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
Hybrid Working
Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
Web Doctor
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Free Gym Membership
Travel Pass
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Bike to Work Scheme
Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
Tech MBA paid by EY

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

When you join EY you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
Continuous learning where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
As you grow and develop here youll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey so that its as unique as you are - success is defined by you we will provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
Transformative leadership we will give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity:

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion diversity and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation building strong relationships and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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

Join us in building a better working world. Thats Why EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role