Assurance - Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) - Experienced Associate / Senior

Job description

The Covid-19 pandemic is creating seismic challenges around the world. Our purpose, to build a better working world, has never been more important. Life at EY has been transformed dramatically but our strong culture of flexible and remote working has helped EY people navigate new ways of working and remain connected with each other and our clients. A better working world truly starts with the people at EY who are building it every day. Now more than ever we need talented people from diverse backgrounds to help our clients navigate the complexities of this Transformative Age: people with the passion, curiosity and drive to make things better. The opportunity Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) is part of our Assurance group which is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of business-critical information or processes. You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Your key responsibilities You will be contributing to the growth and development of the CCaSS practice by taking operational responsibility and accountability for engagement team support by: Working on a diverse climate risk management projects, encompassing development of physical and transition risk stress testing processes, methodologies, and models for clients Assessing the impact of climate risk to other financial risk Reviewing potential climate stress scenarios, risk drivers, policies and manuals related to climate stress testing Analyzing strategic, operational, risk and financial implications of sustainability trends and translate these into commercial impact Assisting clients on climate risk management processes, policies and framework, including risk identification, measurement, monitoring and integration of climate risk into the enterprise risk framework Partnering with clients to identify and diagnose their needs and the ability to cross-sell services; and completing high level technical reports and proposals Managing complex technical issues in technical discipline area Demonstrating knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice in area of technical discipline Skills and attributes for success Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others Advanced written and verbal communication skills Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment Proficiency in SAS, R, Python or SQL would be an advantages To qualify for the role you must have A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Macro-economics mathematics, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Analytics or other STEM-related field Minimum of two years of work experience in Risk Management/ Credit Risk, Statistical Modelling / Climate Risk Modelling / Bank Risk Management Ideally, you’ll also have Exposure to corporate reporting and/or regulatory reporting on ESG issues Experience in design and implementation of ESG-related initiatives and/or reporting Professional presence with the ability to engage management level clients as well as internal leadership stakeholders Ability to analyse complex or unusual issues in the context of client engagements and deliver insightful and pragmatic solutions What we look for Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you. What we offer EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. 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. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.