Assurance – Sustainability Services - Senior

EY

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We are seeking for a Senior to join our Climate Change and Sustainability Services team with the following qualifications.

The opportunity

Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) is part of our Assurance group which is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our team, you will provide peace of mind to clients by using your skills and experience to give companies, investors and regulators confidence in the validity of business-critical information or processes.

You will experience ongoing professional development through diverse experiences, world-class learning and individually tailored coaching. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities

Your key responsibilities

As a CCaSS Senior you’ll spend most of your time in assisting clients to identify, measure, and manage their business and reporting risks as they transit their organizations in respond to changing government environmental regulations and new trends in sustainability management and reporting. Accurately analysing client issues and opportunities, deploying the account management framework, EY client programs, and growth platforms, to build constructive dialogue with key stakeholders. You enjoy actively contributing to the growth and development of the CCaSS practice by taking operational responsibility and accountability for engagement team support and delivery by:

• Communicating EY’s scope of services and providing guidance in the delivery of Climate Change & Sustainability Services, with an emphasis on complex and/or specialized issues within Assurance and/or technical sustainability reporting and advisory capacities
• Partnering with clients to identify and diagnose their needs and the ability to cross-sell services; and completing high level technical reports and proposals
• Managing complex technical issues in technical discipline area
• Demonstrating knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice in area of technical discipline

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills both in English and Turkish
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Proven knowledge and experience in international sustainability standards, frameworks and indices such as IIRC, GRI, CDP, BIST Sustainability Index, ESG Indices
• Preferably having conducted sustainability assurance projects (ISAE 3000 Revised; ISAE 3410)

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in engineering, environmental science, international relations, business administration or position-related other fields; preferably a Master’s degree from an accredited university in relevant field
• Minimum of three years of work experience in professional services environment and Climate Change & Sustainability consulting experience
• Knowledge and interest in sustainability related areas or topics

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional presence with the ability to engage management level clients as well as internal leadership stakeholders
• Ability to analyse complex or unusual issues in the context of client engagements and deliver insightful and pragmatic solutions

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you