Climate Change and Sustainability Services - Climate Advisory Senior Manager

Location: HoustonDate: Sep 13, 2024Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Senior Manager – Climate Change and DecarbonizationAt EY, the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team seeks to build a better working world by helping businesses and governments respond to societal, environmental, and economic challenges. We help businesses understand and evaluate the broader value impacts and outcomes associated with their organizations, operations, programs, and projects.Our multidisciplinary team comprises strategists, accountants, engineers, data analysts, and many other technical experts united by the vision to build a better working world. Our teams help clients solve challenging ESG and climate change problems. Join us and help clients manage emerging risks and reduce costs by designing and implementing systems and processes to leverage opportunities in areas such as climate change, green and sustainable finance, health and safety, labor rights, nonfinancial reporting, supply chain, and environmental management.The opportunityOur CCaSS team is growing exponentially, and as a Senior Manager, you’ll play a key role in that growth. Working across all industries, you’ll develop your career by communicating creative, strategic goals both internally and externally. It’s all about listening to and understanding our clients to give them a truly exceptional experience in a field where there are no off-the-shelf recommendations.Your key responsibilitiesThe nature of this role means no two projects will be the same. That means you’ll need to think on your feet and challenge existing practices to develop answers to complex issues. You’ll also be collaborating with a talented and diverse set of colleagues across multiple service lines, so we’ll look to you to build relationships and identify opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. Regular travel will be required as you will meet with key clients, some of whom are most respected in their fields.Skills and attributes for successProviding clients with strategic, technical, and reporting expertise on a wide range of climate challenges, including decarbonization, risk, emissions measurement, and reportingCollaborating with partners, senior managers, and clients to influence strategy, balancing risk, and client expectationsEnsuring our engagement team thoroughly understands our client's unique needs, ambitions, and expectationsBuilding relationships with colleagues across multiple service lines to provide a seamless integrated serviceManaging performance and identifying opportunities to improve our products and processesProject management excellence: The ability to coordinate multiple workstreams to produce high-quality deliverables, navigate client relationships, and foster a high-performance teaming cultureConsulting mindset with the ability to solve complex client problems through research and data analysis, synthesize into key insights to frame executive decisions, and communicate to senior leadersAssist with generating new business opportunities, industry networks, and relationships with a focus on climate change and decarbonization agendasTo qualify for the role you must haveA bachelor's degree in Business, Sustainability, Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science or related discipline, and 8+ years of relevant experienceSustainability experience with topics such as climate change megatrends, net-zero decarbonization strategies, GHG inventory plans, and data management, TCFD, climate disclosures, renewable energy, scope 3 supply chain decarbonization strategies, and carbon offsets/marketsStrong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledgeA deep understanding of the marketplace, as well as commonly used terminology, processes, and toolsA proven record of excellence when managing, mentoring and improving a team of high-performing colleaguesThe confidence to research and resolve emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologiesExternal consulting experience within a large professional firmProficient Microsoft Excel and modeling skillsIdeally you’ll also haveA master's degree in Business, Sustainability, Accounting, Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, or related disciplineLicensure or advance certifications as appropriate for your professionExperience with net-zero and science-based target decarbonization strategiesExpertise and comfort working across multiple sectors (i.e., emissions management, decarbonization, or climate risk)What we look forWe’re interested in versatile people who can take on new responsibilities and listen to clients to get things done. We’re not just looking for environmental experience — we’re after genuinely interesting people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate, and think in unique and creative new ways. This role is for you if you’re a confident, humble leader with a curious mind with the ability to solve complex issues.What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $148,900 to $340,200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $178,700 to $386,600.In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com

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