Manager Climate Change and Sustainability Services

About the job

Our Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team help clients improve and report on their sustainability performance. Specifically, we help clients manage emerging risks, and reduce costs through the design and implementation of systems and processes and leverage opportunities in areas such as climate change, environment management, health and safety, labor rights, non-financial reporting, and supply chain.

The opportunity

Our CCaSS team is growing exponentially, and as a Manager Consultant - Sustainable Assurance, you’ll play a key role in that growth.

We are at the forefront of current trends in climate change and sustainability and we engage with clients at all levels to provide insight into these developments. We want candidates who are dedicated and capable of helping us to develop our dynamic sustainability practice that is focused on making the difference for our clients, as they navigate this agenda, and the society at large. 

Your key responsibilities

• Provide assurance for sustainability reports according to relevant standards ( e.g. ISAE 3000)
• Participate in performing sustainability audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized environmental and/or social issues. Collaborate to plan objectives and a sustainability audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk. 
• Develop people by encouraging individuals to think critically and take responsibility for their contributions to the team. Delegate work successfully. Conduct timely performance reviews and lead by example.
• Contribute to the development of the CCaSS team supporting junior members and leading by example.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Monitor the engagement team's progress against the plan and alter it when needed.
• Generate new business opportunities. Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to apply knowledge and services.
• Ensure work is delivered in a timely manner and in compliance with EY high standard requirements
• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support
• Performing / supervising of the performance of audit procedures in accordance with EY’s methodology and quality standards
• Involvement in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties

Skills and attributes for success

• Knowledge of English at intermediate level or above
• Confidence in PC use (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• High interest in sustainability
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to make effective presentations

To qualify for this role you must have

• Previous experience in audit (minimum 5 years). Experience in sustainability assurance would be a plus
• You must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Economics or similar fields of study
• You have a very good understanding of key sustainability issues and trends and how they link to business value
• Understanding of risk-based auditing and risk and control strategies
• Compliance with and understanding of regulatory requirements
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust
• Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Romanian