Opportunity

EY is currently working across the capital markets globally with institutional investors, banking, private equity and insurance clients, developing strategies, designing and building innovative solutions to move forward on sustainable finance, meeting regulatory requirements and positioning for success in this rapidly evolving market.

You will join a team of over 1,400 climate change and sustainability practitioners globally, presenting a unique opportunity to make a real difference. We are seeking high performing Senior Managers to join our Sustainable Finance team. You will be working on market leading projects, building networks, and consulting on key strategic issues in sustainable finance. You will be responsible for the management of key projects to clients all whilst being supported by some of the best practitioners in the business.

 

There are a wide range of exciting projects that you will be able to get involved in, across banking, insurance, pensions, wealth and asset management and private equity. You will work with clients at all levels to help them navigate the ESG agenda. Topics we cover include:

  • Sustainable finance and net zero strategies for financial services
  • Greenhouse gas reporting, including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and PCAF
  • Climate change metrics and targets, including SBTi
  • Sustainable Finance regulatory developments, such as SFDR and EU Taxonomy
  • Responsible, sustainable and impact investment strategies and implementation
  • Climate change risk modelling and scenario analysis
  • Reporting and disclosure, including the application of TCFD, SASB and other frameworks
  • Stewardship and engagement (active ownership)

Responsibilities

  • You will be part of the UK leadership team and help set the vision and strategy of the UK, EMEIA and global sustainable finance practice of EY.
  • You will lead medium complex projects to deliver key projects for our clients on the wide range of topics we work on, listed above
  • You will lead on business acquisition, which means winning in the market by bringing some of the most innovative projects to EY
  • You will be a thought leader in the sustainable finance industry, representing EY at external events and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships.
  • You will create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and lead the development of EY’s thought leadership on industry-leading sustainable finance topics.
  • You will oversee operational efficiency on projects and lead on internal initiatives, consistently driving projects to completion making sure that the work delivered is industry leading.
  • You will head up and lead teams on engagements, keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks and opportunities
  • Working closely with colleagues at all levels (from interns to senior partners), you will create a positive learning culture and coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.
  • You will contribute to the development of EY capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses.
  • You will collaborate with colleagues outside of Sustainable Finance to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work.

If this is something you would enjoy, and you are excited at the prospect of making a real difference in how sustainable finance becomes a reality, we want to hear from you.

Skills and attributes for success

As a Senior Manager you would be expected to manage project teams 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

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Commercial mindset
  • Innovative and ability to keep up to speed in a high paced landscape
  • Effective in maintaining client and industry relationships
  • 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:

Essential

  • Track record of success from 8+ years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG at a blue-chip firm, sustainability consultancy, investment firm or other relevant organisation
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or several of the technical topics we cover in our team, as listed above
  • Demonstrable experience in leading teams

Highly beneficial

  • Demonstrable experience in business development, business acquisition and maintaining client relationships
  • A recognised voice in the marketplace in sustainable finance

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