General Information
Location: Dublin
Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: FSO Assurance
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
Team and Opportunity
How organisations respond to global challenges such as climate change and sustainability are critical in how they deliver and demonstrate value to stakeholders. In response to this, we are looking for high-performing, innovative and enthusiastic candidates to join our growing team of climate change and sustainability professionals who are building a better working world by helping global organisations identify, measure, deliver and report on the climate and sustainability issues that create long‑term value for business.
Your Key Responsibilities
This role will place you at the heart of a high‑energy, agile team committed to helping clients build long‑term sustainable businesses. You will work with leading organisations, interact with EY colleagues worldwide and act across our sectors and activities, delivering better outcomes on some of the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability issues.
Skills and Attributes for Success
To qualify for the role
Keen interest in helping clients better understand, measure, quantify and articulate sustainability and the long‑term value they create for investors and financial services.
Knowledge and experience of financial services, business strategy and operations, with a strong commercial background and experience in sustainability, social and environmental impact measurement and reporting.
Ability to learn and quickly understand new concepts outside your area of expertise.
Ability to think strategically and develop practical solutions.
Proven experience acting as an AI enabler, translating emerging AI capabilities into practical, scalable solutions within a regulated environment.
Background in risk and regulatory functions, with a strong understanding of compliance, governance and control frameworks.
Experience working within or alongside central banks, regulators or related institutions, with insight into supervisory expectations and policy‑driven environments.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to network effectively within large organisations and build relationships with individuals and clients.
Ability to contribute to new business development by highlighting potential opportunities for new engagements and responding to tenders.
Ideally, you will also
From varied backgrounds, with exposure to corporate reporting and/or regulatory reporting on ESG issues.
Experience reviewing the disclosure of ESG performance information and understanding how investors and analysts use ESG information to inform decisions.
Understanding of key sustainability issues and trends and how they link to business value.
Experience working on complex projects requiring business strategy, sustainability strategy and operations knowledge.
Deep understanding of the links between climate change, business risk and value creation.
Exposure to finance, strategy and communications functions at corporate institutions, including policies, procedures and controls needed to support non‑financial reporting.
Advising clients on insights and strategies related to long‑term value, inclusive growth and/or corporate strategies.
Experience in financial or non‑financial data analytics and modelling capabilities.
Ability to work and communicate with team members of diverse technical backgrounds.
Development of team members by sharing knowledge and informal coaching.
Prior consulting or industry experience is an advantage.
Relevant professional qualifications in sustainability, climate change, environmental science or related areas.
What We Look For
We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect autonomy in this role, requiring initiative and a commitment to improving relationships and processes.
Benefits
Pension
Maternity & Paternity leave
Discounted health insurance
Bike to work scheme
Web Doctor – free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
Recognition awards
Purchase of additional annual leave
Cash incentives for referrals
Hybrid working
Work mobile
Free gym membership
TECH MBA paid by EY
Travel pass
Wellness rooms available in some offices
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that high‑performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships and delivering the best solutions for our clients.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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