Senior, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS)

Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond. 

The opportunity

EY is one of the most trusted, respected, and influential organizations in the industry. As part of the CCaSS team, you will be actively involved in the research, analysis, and consulting on sustainability/ESG strategies in line with the leading industry practice as well as the local and international regulations and reporting frameworks. You will also assist in the development and/or customization of practical approaches tailored to the clients’ economic, social, and environmental needs. You will explore the factors driving business performance, assess risk and apply critical thinking, and in the process, become a more connected, responsive, and insightful professional.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability and climate change projects end-to-end
• Oversee preparation of ESG strategies, reports, and advisory outputs
• Manage project timelines, resources, and client expectations
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and consultants
• Conduct advanced analysis and develop strategic recommendations
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders
• Support business development and proposal preparation

Skills and Attributes for Success

As a Senior Consultant within the Sustainability and Climate Change team, you will contribute to a broad range of analytical and advisory engagements while working directly with clients. Your competencies should enable you to:

• Analyze key client documentation on sustainability, environmental management, occupational health and safety performance, corporate governance, and reporting, and benchmark these against leading practices.
• Develop analytical insights and well-structured recommendations by applying strong critical thinking.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and training materials, and deliver content to clients and other stakeholders.
• Conduct desk research—including market and policy analysis, and business process assessments—to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and performance-enhancement measures for clients and their stakeholders.
• Draft formal client correspondence and prepare project documentation in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel at various levels.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of workplace policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including:
  - Delegating tasks clearly and appropriately.
  - Collaborating with EY regional teams on cross-border or regional projects.
  - Demonstrating leadership with junior team members by providing guidance, support, and constructive communication.
  - Managing multiple deliverables across parallel projects while maintaining strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Energy, Economics, Business Administration/Consulting, Engineering, Social Sciences, or other relevant fields.

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sustainability-related work, ideally involving resource efficiency, energy audits, air emissions inventory and management, occupational health and safety, or corporate social responsibility within sectors such as energy, utilities, transportation, sustainable finance, banking, or other related industries.

• Experience in projects involving non-financial and/or integrated reporting, assurance of non-financial or ESG data, or participation as an external consultant on time-bound assignments.

• Minimum 2+ years of experience managing service or works (not equipment or materials delivery/production) delivery projects with at least 3 directly reporting persons in a project.

• Strong knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), GHG accounting, carbon footprinting, and lifecycle analysis.

• Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills in Azerbaijani and English; working-level Russian is an advantage.

• Strong project management capability.

• A growth mindset with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach; dynamic working style; strong organizational and structural skills.

• Strong presentation and communication abilities, including experience developing high-quality internal and client-facing presentations and working documents.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis and visualization skills.

 Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certification and/or proven work experience as one of the following: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) practitioner, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) (FSA) credential holder, IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, GHG Protocol;
• Ability to travel.

What we look for 

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect some 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 are looking for flexible professionals who have the ability to work in shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. You will need the strategic skills and executive presence to give authoritative, realistic advice every time.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you will be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, 35 calendar days of vacation, and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being. 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.

 Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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