Senior Manager - ESG - Environmental & Sustainability - Mumbai

Senior Manager – ESG – Environmental & Sustainability - Mumbai

Organizations, worldwide, are witnessing rapid change. As they grapple with issues around their business, risk management is entering uncharted waters. The expectations from risk functions are changing with a lot more focus emphasized on differentiated delivery, value additions and bringing out unique perspectives of risks and controls. These expectations have had a profound impact on how internal audit and related services are being run and managed. Among its various services, EY assists organizations in protecting businesses through its advisory services which are focused on risk management.

The opportunity

As the pace of digital continues to accelerate, organizations are expected to make faster decisions and move from ideation to revenue with speed. In the race to harness emerging technologies faster than the competition, organizations are sidestepping the IT function and neglecting governance, which can lead to significant costs, risks and diminished value of IT investment. The process that organizations use to evaluate, select, invest and deploy technology can lead to competitive differentiation and market growth or monetary loss, write-downs and reputational damage. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to EY for establishing a governance framework that embraces disruptive technologies and encourages innovation while ensuring risks are identified and managed.

Knowledge required

Market leadership

• Drive the business development process on new & existing client engagements by gathering appropriate resources, gaining access to key contacts & supervising proposal preparation.
• Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling to current clients/introduce colleagues from other service lines.
• Assist Partners/Directors in driving the account management agenda by focusing on high impact opportunities.
• Create innovative insights for clients, adapts methods & practices to fit operational team needs & contributes to thought leadership documents.
• Contribute to new solution development.
• Conduct knowledge sharing discussions & contribute to EY thought leadership.
• Represent the firm in various industry conferences and associations - network with individuals, contribute to key discussion items and explore business opportunities.

Service delivery

• Independently deliver on engagements which involve ESG diagnostics, ESG due diligences, ESG baselining and framework setting, ESG rating submissions and ESG disclosures
• Support client on engagement relating to the effectiveness of implementation the appropriate ESG management system (Policies, Process, Procedures and Guides) and provide for their updating in line with changes in laws, regulations and global reporting frameworks
• Work with high-growth clients and other market leaders across industries all over India
• Establish engagement objectives and scope of work; establish the engagement budget; and take responsibility for the overall execution of the project through wrap-up and final report delivery
• Plan & schedule client engagements. Determine and deploy the right team with adequate skill sets for executing engagements and periodically review status of engagements and work products
• Demonstrate strong project management skills
• Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs and developing productive working relationships with client personnel. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and new pronouncements/standards relevant to the client's business
• Demonstrate industry expertise (deep understanding of the industry, emerging trends, issues/challenges, key players & leading practices)
• Review status updates and prepare management presentations/ Board presentations etc.
• Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects & internal initiatives.
• Drive timely billing of invoices & actively follow-up on collections

People

• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.
• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
• Understand EY and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas.
• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda

Skills and attributes for success

Demonstrate industry expertise (detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/challenges and leading practices).

Experience Required: 8+ Years

To qualify for the role you must have

• MBA with professional qualifications in ESG/EHS and Safety Management Systems, or related International Standards.
• Best to have related work experience at multi-national company or above 8 years’ experience in ESG/ EHS/ DEI (HR) roles should be in a supervisory capacity in these roles.

Ideally you’ll also have

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory responsibility

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions.

What working at EY offers

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.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

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

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