Associate & Senior Associate - Assurance - Risk Assurance - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC’s ESG platform is working on complex sustainability issues that are at the top of the agenda for both the public and private sectors, as well as society as a whole. We support our clients with key strategic sustainability initiatives, ESG policy advisory services, and by integrating ESG into operations. The aim of our work is to make a meaningful impact on the environment and society, by designing and implementing solutions to global issues such as climate change and social inclusion, and by helping companies to manage their transition to a more sustainable world. We are seeking passionate candidates at all levels in order to scale up our ESG activities in anticipation of increasing client needs and opportunities.  Candidates with experience and expertise in different aspects of ESG – including but not limited to climate change  – will be considered.

You will be involved in:

• Supporting clients in setting and operationalizing their ESG strategy, defining KPIs and frameworks for measuring and monitoring their impact, as well as carrying out assurance on ESG reports
• Conducting ESG policy analyses and developing roadmaps and action plans for public sector clients
• Conducting ESG readiness assessments and due diligence for businesses, portfolios, and projects
• Evaluating options for including ESG mitigation and adaptation considerations in investment projects
• Contributing – as an expert in ESG – to broader opportunities and assignments in other areas, including the identification and analysis of key ESG risks and opportunities, and demonstrating how they can be mainstreamed
• Supporting business developments to further expand our ESG-related services
• Communicating with the decision makers of our clients (including governments, international agencies, industrial groups, banks, private equity companies, shareholders, and investors)

We are looking for ambitious candidates who are able to take ownership and who are seeking long-term development opportunities in a challenging but rewarding  environment.

Requirements :

• An excellent understanding of global ESG agendas and policies, including but not limited to climate change mitigation and adaptation
• A good understanding of both the strategic and operational issues relating to ESG
• Experience in GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions modelling will be an asset
• Experience in sustainable/green finance will be an asset (e.g. structuring green bonds)
• Experience in the financial sector, in embedding ESG considerations within risk assessments and in investment processes, will be an asset
• Sharp analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A drive for professional and personal development
• MS Office literacy (Excel and PowerPoint), GIS, data analytics (e.g. Power BI and Alteryx), and other relevant expertise will be an asset
• Proficiency in English is a must, fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is desirable

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Bachelor Degree - Environment and Sustainability

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Business Decisions, Business Performance Management, C-Level Presentations, Communication, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Policies, Compliance Program Implementation, Compliance Review, Controls Testing, Corporate Governance, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, External Audit, Finance Target Operating Model, Finance Transformation, Financial Reporting, Fraud Detection, Fraud Prevention, Group Facilitation, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Internal Audit {+ 12 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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