Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Business Recovery Services

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a term that covers a range of issues facing the world today. At PwC, it’s an opportunity to have a purposeful career and to positively contribute to one of the most pressing problems of our time by helping to reshape the whole economy and the society in which we live.
Through speed, collaboration, and imaginative thinking we’re helping our clients to build trust in the climate transition by building credibility of non-financial and climate reporting, helping clients to transform sustainably, ensure the transition to Net Zero is fair, and ensuring our own business is ready to meet the challenge and sharing this story with our clients.
As part of The New Equation, PwC is investing $12bn globally over the next 5 years, creating over 100,000 new jobs with a particular focus on strengthening our ESG capabilities across the firm. We’re working to combine our world-leading Sustainability & Climate Change practice with our market-leading consulting services, bringing the best of our firm together to help our clients. Together, we can build more sustainable businesses for a stronger world. Join us on this journey as we create real, transformative impact.
Through speed, collaboration, and imaginative thinking we’re helping our clients to build trust in the climate transition by building credibility of non-financial and climate reporting, helping clients to transform sustainably, ensure the transition to Net Zero is fair, and ensuring our own business is ready to meet the challenge and sharing this story with our clients.
As part of The New Equation, PwC is investing $12bn globally over the next 5 years, creating over 100,000 new jobs with a particular focus on strengthening our ESG capabilities across the firm. We’re working to combine our world-leading Sustainability & Climate Change practice with our market-leading consulting services, bringing the best of our firm together to help our clients. Together, we can build more sustainable businesses for a stronger world. Join us on this journey as we create real, transformative impact.

Responsibilities:

You'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Your ability to establish relationships with clients and be seen as a trusted advisor on ESG & Sustainability matters in the market
Working closely with clients and engagement teams to assist them in adapting to a wide range of ESG frameworks and schemes including GRI; SASB; WEF; UNPRI; etc
Staying connected across the global PwC network on emerging ESG trends across the globe with relevance to our clients in each market
Experience with GHG Protocol and/or ISO 14064
Your ability to accurately calculate corporate carbon footprints
Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculation
Managing and developing teams to successfully deliver client engagements
Assisting in business development and pitching assignments to engage potential clients

Candidate Profile:

For Senior Associates: a minimum of three years’ professional experience in relevant field
For Managers/Senior Managers: a minimum of five to seven years’ professional experience in an ESG/sustainability-related role (possibly with a focus on climate change)
For Directors: a minimum of twelve years’ professional experience in an ESG/sustainability-related role
An excellent understanding of global ESG agendas and policies, including but not limited to climate change mitigation and adaptation
A good understanding of both the strategic and operational issues relating to ESG
Experience in GHG (greenhouse gas)/Carbon Footprint/LCA is a plus
Experience in sustainable/green finance will be an asset (e.g. structuring green bonds)
Experience in the financial sector, in embedding ESG considerations within risk assessments and in investment processes, will be an asset
Experience in preparation of sustainability reports and the relevant framework such as GRI, TCFD and others
Experience and knowledge in climate risk management process
Experience in supporting ESG strategy and initiatives
Sharp analytical and strategic thinking skills
Business acumen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A drive for professional and personal development
MS Office literacy (Excel and PowerPoint), GIS, data analytics (e.g. Power BI and Alteryx), and other relevant expertise will be an asset
Proficiency in English is a must, fluency in local language is desirable

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

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