Manager - Financial Services - Climate Change and Sustainability Services

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Manager - Financial Services - Climate Change and Sustainability Services

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and the World?  

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.   

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.  

The Financial Services Climate Change & Sustainability Services (FSO CCaSS) team works with organisations across the financial sector to develop and implement sustainability strategies, policies and practices; prepare effective sustainability reports and/or integrate ESG information into other public disclosures; and provide assurance over non-financial reports and metrics. We are part of a broader Global FSO CCaSS team focused on driving sustainable, inclusive growth. 

The FSO CCaSS team seeks to build a better working world by helping businesses respond to social, environmental and governance challenges. Our services include development of ESG strategies, materiality and maturity analyses, sustainability reporting, green/sustainable financing and assurance services.  

This full-time role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne, open to candidates with valid Australian working rights.  

What’s in it for you?  

As our Manager, you will:  

• Lead engagements to support organisations to identify, develop and deliver climate change strategies that address risk and opportunity. 

• Support business development of EY’s FSO Climate Change services and assist in achieving sales targets  

• Build trusting relationships with EY clients and leverage those relationships to generate business opportunities 

• Establish high performing teams, including coaching and mentoring team members 

• Foster a collaborative and high performing team environment while applying technical expertise of climate change to direct project teams on delivery of EY’s climate change services 

What we’re looking for  

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.   

• Financial or non-financial assurance experience and awareness of relevant standards including those developed by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and associated local regulation  

• Outstanding project and time management skills.  

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience and 2+ years leadership or management experience  

Ideally, you will also have 

• Tertiary qualification, such as in engineering or environmental sciences, economics, social sciences, law, organisational development, research methods or international development  

• Knowledge and experience in climate and energy policy and standards, climate risk and opportunity assessment and decarbonisation strategy 

• Practical experience with energy and emissions reporting schemes including National Greenhouse Emissions Reporting (NGER) scheme, the Safeguard Mechanism and the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF); as well as climate risk advisory experience such as experience with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) Framework.  

• Experience in the financial services industry.  

• Experience in climate change services (either in professional services, industry or government). 

• An understanding of regulation, legislation and best practices relating to climate disclosures and carbon accounting. 

What we can offer you  

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment  

• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility  

• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness  

• Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits   

Acknowledgement of Country  

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation  

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours.   

  
Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.  

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.