EY is looking for a consultant to join our Sustainable Finance team within the Financial Services Risk Management Practice, with focus on climate/ nature-related risk assessment and management. The successful candidate shall support our cause to assist the financial industry respond to the fast-developing and growing climate risk and sustainable finance agenda: managing the risks and opportunities from a changing climate and an accelerating transition, responding to new regulation, adapting products and services, and improving transparency and disclosures.
At EY, you’ll 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 we’re 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.
What you can expect from this opportunity
EY is at the forefront of current trends in Sustainable Finance, and we engage with clients at all levels to provide insights and support with these developments. Our Sustainable Finance team brings together a broad range of skillsets including risk and regulatory specialists, reporting experts, and quantitative modelers, and works closely with other EY teams (e.g. Legal, Strategy and Technology consulting teams) to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions.
We deliver tailored services across financial and non-financial risks, helping address market wide challenges such as embedding climate change and sustainability in firms’ governance, strategy, reporting and broader risk management framework, help businesses develop new products, targets and supporting disclosures and controls.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with the world’s leading financial services organizations, to support and learn from the deep knowledge and wide-ranging skills and experience of your EY colleagues in the space of sustainability and risk. 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 the SBTi and PCAF
* Climate / nature-related risk modelling, scenario analysis and stress testing
* Integration of climate / nature-related risks into client models, risk management and governance frameworks
Key responsibilities of the successful candidate:
* Support in the delivery of consulting projects to our clients on the wide range of the above sustainability topics with focus on quantitative 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:
* Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline with keen interest in sustainability
* Min. 1 year of professional experience in the financial industry or in a climate / nature-related risks practice with experience in quantitative modelling
* Understanding of risk management processes and frameworks sustainability disclosures, and/or supporting 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 look for
We are interested to hear from people with the right attitude for the job! That’s naturally curious, team-oriented people that feed on the energy of a thriving global practice. You’ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. If you’re eager to learn, got ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.
What we offer
EY offers a competitive remuneration package within a dynamic environment. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. 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.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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