The financial sector has a crucial role to play in the transition to a sustainable global society. In this context, Sustainable Finance is an increasingly important topic on the agenda of management and the Boards of our clients.
The opportunity
At Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) team, amongst others, we assist our clients to understand and manage the challenges with respect to climate change and sustainable development, and to develop their reporting and communication strategy in this domain to respond to rising stakeholder concerns. As Sustainable Finance Manager, you will be part of this mission.
Your key responsibilities
Delivering strategic projects related to Sustainable Finance matters for prestigious clients in financial services market (Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management and Insurance); Assisting clients in the development and implementation of their strategic ESG and sustainable finance initiatives; Researching and contributing to the creation of business insights; Following up evolving regulatory requirements relating to sustainable finance; Analyzing management systems and practices relating to sustainability within Finance, developing recommendations for improving management effectiveness and performance; Supporting clients in developing of KPI’s and sustainability metrics, as well as in the design of reports; Identifying risk and/or improvement opportunities; Supporting the team management; Contributing to the development of the FSRM team acting as mentor and coach to the junior members of the team and leading by example; Understanding EY and its service lines and actively assess/present ways to serve clients.
Skills and attributes for success
Strong communication, presentation and business and technical writing skills; Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights; Ability to prioritize effectively on projects and the skills to adapt quickly to new challenges and concepts; Technical rigor and attention to detail; A strong work ethic; Strong problem-solving skills; Professional responsibility, confidentiality and integrity; Efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment; Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure; Team player and critical thinking; Forward thinker and self-starter.
To qualify for the role, you must have
Academic Degree in Management, Economics, Finance or Environmental Engineering; More than 4 years of experience in Risk - experience in sustainability, sustainable finance and/or sustainable investing is a plus; Understanding of experience in one or more of the following subjects: responsible lending and investment, impact investing, ESG integration, sustainable and green finance, climate risk, sustainability strategy, implementation and reporting; Solid communication and presentation skills, both written and oral; Ability to translate complex topics into clear, comprehensible communication to a broad audience; Proficient level of business English.
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 team player 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 you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Whether your profile is considered for this recruitment process, we will contact you within 15 working days.
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