Key responsibilities

  • Manage work streams to deliver key projects for our clients on the wide range of topics we work on.
  • Create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership.
  • Actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion making sure that the work delivered is industry leading.
  • Work with the project heads to lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Working closely with colleagues, create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.
  • Contribute to the development of EY capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses.
  • Collaborate with colleagues outside of Sustainable Finance to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work.

Skills and attributes for success

As a Manager you would be expected to manage workstreams and (Senior) Consultants as part of a range of projects, as well as playing a key role in the delivery of technical work. It is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do, such as

  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills, verbal, written but also active listening

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, but are particularly interested in individuals that have the following qualifications:

  • Track record of success from 5-8 years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG at a blue-chip firm, sustainability consultancy, investment firm or other relevant organisation
  • A keen interest in, and understanding of ESG as it relates to financial services (banking, wealth and asset management, insurance, and/or private equity)
  • A strong understanding of any, or a combination of the topics that we cover in our team as listed above
  • Strong academic record including a relevant degree
  • Experience running or contributing to a range of projects

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