Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Manager

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Manager

General Information

Location: Dublin

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Business Area: FSO Assurance

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

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.

The Team and the opportunity

How organisations respond to global challenges such as climate change and sustainability are critical in how they deliver and demonstrate value to stakeholders. In response to this, we are looking for high-performing, innovative and enthusiastic candidates to join our growing team of climate change and sustainability 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.

Your key responsibilities

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 organisations at Manager level to deliver better outcomes on some of the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability issues. You will interact with EY colleagues globally and work across our different sectors and business activities.

Successful candidates will join the Climate Change and Sustainability Services team at EY. Within Climate Change and Sustainability Services our focus areas are climate change, Nature and Biodiversity, sustainable finance,  assurance and advisory, long-term value, and Social and Governance. There will be opportunities to work across the focus areas within the wider team.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Keen interest in helping clients to better understand, measure, quantify and articulate sustainability and the long-term value they create for investors and financial services
• Knowledge and experience of financial services, business strategy and operations, with a strong commercial background and experience in the field of sustainability, social and environmental impact measurement, and reporting.
• Ability to learn and quickly understand new concepts outside area of expertise.
• Ability to think strategically but also identify, develop and implement practical solutions.
• Proven experience acting as an AI enabler, helping translate emerging AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions within a regulated environment.
• Background in Risk and Regulatory functions, with a strong understanding of compliance, governance, and control frameworks.
• Experience working within or alongside central banks, regulators, or related institutions (e.g., WAM or similar financial/monetary authorities), with insight into supervisory expectations and policy-driven environments.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to network effectively within large organisations and build relationships with individuals and clients.
• Ability to contribute to new business development by highlighting potential opportunities for new engagements and responding to tenders.

Ideally, you will also have

• We are looking for individuals from varied backgrounds, but it would be advantageous for you to have many of the experiences below:
• Exposure to corporate reporting and/or regulatory reporting on ESG issues.
• Experience of reviewing the disclosure of ESG performance information, and a strong understanding of how investors and analysts review and use ESG information to inform decision making.
• Understanding of key sustainability issues and trends and how they link to business value.
• Working on complex projects that require knowledge of business strategy, sustainability strategy and operations.
• A deep understanding of the links between climate change, business risk and value creation.
• Exposure to finance, strategy and communications functions at corporate institutions – e.g. strategy, policy, procedures and controls, or an understanding of the policies, procedures and controls needed to support non-financial reporting.
• Advising clients on insights and strategies related to long-term value, inclusive growth and/ or corporate strategies.
• Experience in financial or non-financial data analytics and modelling capabilities.
• Working and effectively communicating with team members with different technical backgrounds.
• Development of other team members by sharing knowledge and informal coaching.
• Prior consulting or industry experience is an advantage.
• Relevant professional qualifications in sustainability, climate change, environmental science, or other areas of relevance.

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of 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.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. 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:

• 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 that’s 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:

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, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s 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.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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. You’ll 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. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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