Consultant - Assurance - National - ASU - CCaSS - CCaSS Services - Mumbai

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Requisition Id: 1734114 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. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self. The opportunity : Consultant-National-Assurance-ASU - CCaSS - CCaSS Services - Mumbai National : National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience. ASU - CCaSS - CCaSS Services : Assurance’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust to enable a complex world to work. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth and nurturing talent to provide future business leaders . We help clients by : 1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards 2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and 3) Providing critical information for stakeholders. Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) , IFRS & US GAAP conversion , IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc. Your key responsibilities Technical Excellence Seeking a motivated and analytically strong professional to join EY’s CCaSS team in a blended role focused on sustainable finance and ESG for financial institutions. This role combines strategic, regulatory, and financial insights to help banks, asset managers, DFIs, and insurers design and implement credible, taxonomy-aligned sustainable finance strategies, and identify investment opportunities in the green economy. The candidate will work across a range of projects involving ESG integration, regulatory readiness, deal/market landscape analysis, and sustainable capital mobilisation strategies. Key Responsibilities: a) Sustainable Finance Advisory Develop sustainable finance frameworks aligned with global and local taxonomies (EU Taxonomy, SEBI, ICMA/ LMA Principles) Support/lead the design of use-of-proceeds structures, sustainability-linked KPIs, and performance-based funding instruments Contribute to impact assessment and monitoring frameworks (in line with IRIS+) for funds and instruments Assist clients with sustainable finance strategy formulation, including target setting, governance, and transition plans Support clients in launching new sustainable finance products (e.g. green/ sustainable bonds/ loans, blended finance vehicles, climate/ transition funds) Provide strategic support for capital raising aligned to ESG and sustainability mandates (particularly with DFIs and impact investors) Understanding of IFRS S1 and S2 b) Climate risk Advisory Developed in-depth understanding of the GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions) & applied it through the PCAF framework to calculate the climate impact of lending activities & support ESG risk assessment. Understanding data sets and its application for classification systems including EXIOBASE, GICS, NAICS, ISIC, & NACE (1.1 & 2) Experience in climate risk assessment including physical and transition risk and its impact on PD/ LGD Understanding of climate risk frameworks (TCFD) & NGFS climate scenarios Development of climate integrated ECL models and automation, process improvement initiatives using Kepler IFRS 9 b) Market Studies & Investment Landscape Mapping Conduct deep-dive sectoral assessments (e.g., clean energy, e-mobility, climate-smart agriculture, circular economy) Estimate market size (incl. TAM/SAM/SOM) and analyze investment potential in emerging green/ adaptation sectors Map capital flows, track deal activity (PE/VC/DFI), and identify emerging investable opportunities Provide actionable roadmaps and recommendations to help clients tap into investible opportunities through targeted financial, policy, or ecosystem-level interventions Support clients in developing investment theses and pitch notes tailored to different investor profiles c) ESG for Financial Services Support banks, asset managers, and insurers in developing and operationalizing ESG strategies Advise on ESG integration into investment/lending decisions, product design, and credit risk frameworks Assist in developing ESG governance structures and operating models for financial institutions Guide clients on regulatory disclosure requirements and frameworks (SEBI, RBI, ISSB, SFDR, etc.) Support financed emissions estimation, decarbonisation target setting (SBTi, NZBA), and net-zero alignment Support with ESG ratings questionnaires and help clients manage or improve ESG scores Climate risk assessments, climate modelling, integration in existing ECL / ICAAP models, calculation of financial impact of physical and transition climate risk across sectors, Climate Risk Mitigation & Adaptation, Climate scenario analysis/ TCFD/ ISSB Experience in calculation of Financed Emissions baselining, forecasting, target setting, SBTi, PCAF, GHG Protocol Experience in developing decarbonization & Net Zero strategy, alignment with SBTi Commitments, implementation of decarbonization strategy across sectors d) Business Development, Knowledge Management & Thought Leadership Support proposal writing, pitch material preparation, and client outreach for sustainable finance and ESG projects Contribute to EY’s knowledge base and maintain internal repositories of sector studies, KPIs, SF regulations, and ESG benchmarks Develop thought leadership articles, client alerts, and event content on emerging SF/ESG topics Assist in delivery of capacity-building sessions for client CXOs, boards, or internal EY teams Support the design, planning, and execution of internal and external sustainability-focused knowledge platforms and events (e.g., roundtables, ideation workshops, virtual forums) Collaborate on content development, speaker coordination, logistics, and audience engagement for thematic platforms (e.g., ESG investing, gender and sustainability, sector deep-dives) Help maintain and grow EY’s presence in ecosystem-wide conversations on sustainable finance and ESG through strategic outreach and positioning Keep abreast of ESG market development, authoring short reports and blogs on key market trends, and working to spot developments that might be relevant for our clients Core Skillsets Required Familiarity with IFRS S1/S2 Python skillsets for development of models and understanding of requisite data sets and statistical models Familiarity with the relevant organisations and frameworks active in the sustainable finance space (Green Loan Principles, Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles, Climate Bonds Initiative, etc.) Strong foundation in finance concepts including understanding of various asset classes, IRR, ROI, payback period, capital structuring Engaged in green bonds issuance assurance/verification/evaluation/rating, has knowledge of green finance consulting; or Engaged in environmental & social impact assessment Familiarity with Indian and global ESG/sustainable finance regulations (SEBI BRSR, RBI, ICMA, SFDR, TCFD, ISSB) Strong research, Excel, and PowerPoint skills; ability to synthesize data into clear recommendations Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Skills and attributes To qualify for the role you must have Qualification Master of Business Administration PhD in Economics PhD in Environmental Science Post Graduate Diploma in Management Post Graduate in Banking and finance Experience Financial services (2 years) What we look for People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the 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. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach. What we offer Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities. EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in shaping the future with confidence. Apply Now