Consultant - Financial Services - Sustainable Finance Risk Consulting

at  EY

EY is looking for a consultant to join our Sustainable Finance team within the Financial Services Risk Management Practice, with focus on climate/ nature-related risk assessment and management. The successful candidate shall support our cause to assist the financial industry respond to the fast-developing and growing climate risk and sustainable finance agenda: managing the risks and opportunities from a changing climate and an accelerating transition, responding to new regulation, adapting products and services, and improving transparency and disclosures.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Support in the delivery of consulting projects to our clients on the wide range of the above sustainability topics with focus on quantitative aspects.
• Performing and/or participating in risk-related assurance projects of sustainable finance.
• Work closely with colleagues and create a positive culture.
• Contribute to the development of EY capabilities in technical areas and engage with clients regarding the application of these methodologies to their businesses.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE:

• Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline with keen interest in sustainability
• Min. 1 year of professional experience in the financial industry or in a climate / nature-related risks practice with experience in quantitative modelling
• Understanding of risk management processes and frameworks sustainability disclosures, and/or supporting sustainability data and infrastructure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. The candidate is preferably fluent in German (French will be an advantage)
• Appetite to learn and support business development and contribute to the growth of EY’s solutions