Job Requisition ID: 38863

Flexible work arrangements - work in a way that suits you best.
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Training and development - at Deloitte we believe in investing in our best assets, the people! You will have access to world class training and funding towards industry and other professional certifications
Purpose -work for an organisation that delivers on its purpose of ‘making an impact that matters’ leading on topics such as climate change and social impact

The Climate Change and Sustainability Reporting advisory team continues to grow and requires a number of outstanding, innovative and engaging professionals to join the team – that’s where you come in.

The team is privileged to be working on one of the most pressing business and societal issues. Through our services, we help our clients understand, engage with and act on their ESG/sustainability-related risks and opportunities.

About Our Sustainability & Climate Change Team

Our highly diverse and multi-disciplinary team combines deep subject matter expertise, strategic thinking, and data and technology to meet the equally diverse and fast-evolving needs of our clients.

Our practice’s experience and expertise spans Sustainability (or “ESG”) Strategy, Impact Evaluation, Climate Risk and Decarbonisation Strategy, Work Health and Safety, Risk Culture, Human Rights and Ethics, across a range of advisory and assurance engagements.

About Our Work

As a member of our team focused on Sustainable Finance and ESG, you will be working with a variety of blue chip, high-profile clients, helping them clarify and shape what ESG/ sustainability means for their business, respond to stakeholder pressures and expectations, leverage sustainable business models as a source of competitive advantage and embed these strategies to ensure success. We offer a broad range of services including (but not limited to):

ESG strategy development and stress-testing of corporate strategy through an ESG lens
ESG Strategy implementation at a program level
Sustainable Finance, Nature-based Solutions and Biodiversity, Resilience
Sustainability narrative and communication strategies
ESG materiality assessments and assurance
ESG performance reporting and benchmarking/rating
Climate scenario modelling and stress testing, target setting
ESG Due Diligence including transactional ESG support
Impact measurement and assessment including technology enablement of ESG data/digital solutions

Enough About Us, Let's Talk About You.

We are looking for a professional with 5+ years of relevant experience, include in-hour or consulting roles in strategy, ESG finance, Audit and Assurance backgrounds to join our practice, specifically supporting a range of clients across diverse sectors to uplift and enhance their climate, sustainability and ESG reporting and to provide robust assurance.

Your combined structured thinking, subject matter expertise and passion for the field will help shape opportunities, support sales and end-to-end project delivery.

You will need to:

Have strong oral and written communication skills (including presentations, workshopping, and facilitation);
Apply structured problem-solving, technical skills and knowledge to design project approach and lead delivery;
Have a robust understanding of the core ESG enablers which support a successful ESG strategy, such as climate risk mitigation, diversity & inclusion, responsible supply chain, human rights and modern slavery, circular business models, carbon emissions management, etc
Experience working with other corporates to develop and embed ESG strategies, and ideally, experience transforming business models to be more sustainable;
Have a good knowledge of key ESG/sustainability frameworks and schemes such as GRI; SASB; WEF; TCFD, UNPRI; GRESB; Climate Bonds Standard; etc

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We putcoaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits , including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.

Next Steps

Sounds like the sort of role for you? Apply now. #A&A

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.