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 to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity : Consultant- Assurance - Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) - Mumbai

Assurance: 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.

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS): EY's Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team understands the evolving pressures surrounding the challenges around environmental, social and governance (ESG) and climate change risks. Our pragmatic business approach is designed to help clients engage with key stakeholders, such as investors, regulators and society, in order to help them respond to the physical risks of climate change, as well as to operate in new markets and regulatory environments related to carbon and renewable energy.

The EY CCaSS team is equipped with a wide array of expertise across Sustainability Advisory, Non-Financial Reporting Advisory and Assurance, Outcome Measurement, Climate Change, Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy Management, Waste Management, Social Audits and Needs Assessments. We serve clients across industries like FMCG, Real-estate, Life science, Technology Power, Oil & Gas, Utility, Automobile, Telecom etc.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

• Delivery management role on ESG, Climate Change, Decarbonisation, and Sustainability Business Advisory projects, with Indian and international companies.
• 'Project' execution responsibility as well as some 'revenue' management responsibilities.
• Responsible for developing solutions as per the client's requirement and expectations.
• Future growth at this role would be strategic with global presence and becoming a brand ambassador for the firm.
• Role Essentials: Purpose driven, subject matter expert with climate change, decarbonization, ESG, Digital savvy
• Good technical knowledge in the domain of ESG strategy development and implementation (across E, S and G focus areas), Climate Change, Decarbonization,. Experience of executing/leading large projects for business houses atleast in two of the three areas is a must.
• Familiarity of science based targets (SBTi), scenario analysis for climate change risk modelling and impacts. Guiding companies for achieving Net-Zero emissions targets.
• Understanding and execution experience of meeting TCFD (Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosure) including physical risk assessment and financial implications.
• Understanding of various ESG frameworks, ESG ratings and ESG disclosure norms. (GRI, , TCFD, SDGs, DJSI, MSCI etc.)
• Understanding of upcoming technologies defining future decarbonization pathways such as Carbon Capture and Storage, Blue/Green Hydrogen, Biofuels etc. Understanding of upcoming start-up ecosystem targeting decarbonization of hard to abate sector such as Steel, Cement, Power etc. would be an added advantage.
• The role requires use of digital technology in every aspect of the work, therefore prior experience of using technology in design and delivery of services is a must.
• The role requires travelling to client locations, offices, factories both in India and abroad at time at short notices as per company policy (while Covid-19 situation is exceptional).

To qualify for the role you must have

• Masters / MBA in relevant subject area with degree in engineering or science preferably from institutes academically known for their work in the area of Climate Change.
• 2-4years of post-qualification relevant experience

Skills and attributes for success

Creating Better Working World for Business by being -

Innovative

Being Commercial

Belonging

Creating Better Working World for Clients by -

Teaming

Inspiring

Curiosity Progressive

Quality and risk compliance

Creating a Better Working World by exhibiting -

Agility

Well-being

Ideally you'll also be

• Entrepreneurial - Being empowered to lead, being innovative and encouraged to take ownership to create a lasting impact.
• Intellectually stimulating - Getting opportunities to work on challenging assignments with premier clients and learn from the best minds in the industry.
• Digitally transforming - Being prepared to aid businesses become fit for the digital world through technology enabled innovation and alliances.
• Socially responsible - Making a difference by supporting communities to make
  the world a better place
• Pursuing passions beyond work - Encouraged to actively pursue passions beyond work.

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative way to provide services across multiple client departments while adhering to 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. You should possess excellent communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills. The role expects you to be flexible, adaptable, and creative, with willingness to travel.

What we offer

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance .

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.