Financial Services - Technology Risk - Sustainable Finance Technology - Senior

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will support delivery of ESG technology engagements on a standalone basis or as part of a larger transformation agenda
• You will contribute to the development of technology services, approaches and solutions that enable our clients to meet sustainability objectives
• You will help develop tactical and strategic solutions to sustainability tech and data issues through means such as data analysis, creating frameworks and/or working with developers to build new tools and models
• You will support sales activities including drafting of project proposal documents, meeting potential clients, inputting into branding & marketing and managing pipeline as required
• You will be given responsibility on ESG technology engagements
• You will partner with other sustainability-focused teams within Consulting and other EY service lines (e.g. Tax, Assurance, Strategy) to provide technology and data input that is aligned to their broader ESG strategy, initiatives and targets
• You will build relationships with ESG technology vendors to equip the team with the necessary resources and expertise to help our clients through ESG complexities
• You will provide innovative insights for clients and contribute to thought leadership.
• You will actively drive operational efficiency on projects through budgeting, billing, and resourcing
• You will invest yourself in your junior team members’ development and success

Skills and Attributes for Success

As a Senior Consultant within the team, you will be responsible to successfully deliver project scope, often in the capacity of a workstream lead, and will regularly engage with client representatives, so it is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do so:

ESG Data and Tech

• Ability to apply ESG data & technology to address new and evolving use cases within Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management or Private Equity
• Experience in at least one of the ESG pillars and of at least some ESG regulations and their impact on financial services firms
• Understanding of financed emissions and the role of financial services in meeting global environmental targets
• Experience in ESG data & technology change programmes implemented and integrated within existing architectures and environments
• Knowledge of ESG data vendors, data models, common usage and associated pitfalls, as well as ESG market data trends

And/ or skills and experience in:

• Carbon and/or nature markets experience, including voluntary carbon markets, compliance markets, Article 6 and market participants.
• Working knowledge of carbon market data including MRV.
• Ability to translate business and sustainability requirements into data, technology and AI-enabled designs.
• Business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping and operating model design.

Broader Technology Delivery

• Experience in solution architecture, data management & strategy and/or large-scale transformation programme delivery
• Good understanding of agile and traditional SDLC delivery methods including experience using tools such as JIRA or DevOps.
• Understanding of modern technology such as process automation (ServiceNow, Pega) or cloud (Azure, AWS) how it’s delivered and used within the context of financial firms

Consulting and Leadership

• Excellent ability to visualise, present, describe and use complex information, highlighting challenges and proposing solutions
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage project workstreams
• Intellectual curiosity, excellent problem-solving skills and active listening
• Strong facilitation, presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Stakeholder management skills. ability to engage, manage and build relationships
• Counselling and mentoring skills to support junior members in the team and foster their personal development

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience working in a range of projects related to ESG and/or sustainable finance, ideally within banking, insurance, pensions, wealth and asset management and/or private equity specifically
• Professional experience around data management and/or technology delivery
• Demonstrable experience of the skills needed to succeed in a consulting role, with the ability to understand clients’ needs and develop innovative solutions
• Strong academic record including a degree and ideally relevant professional qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years relevant professional experience

What We Are Looking For

We want Sustainable Finance Technology consulting professionals who are not just great technicians but brilliant consultants. Professionals who can build networks, spot industry trends and solve industry problems. If you are interested in being part of a growing team, serving clients and reaching your full potential, we want to hear from you!

What working at EY offers

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.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

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