Core Assurance - Climate Change and Sustainability Service - Senior Associate

EY; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Associate in Core Assurance for Climate Change and Sustainability Services. You will work with leaders to craft ESG reports and advise on strategy, targets, and actions that align with market expectations.

You will support clients across industries in managing ESG risk, including supply chains and EHS compliance, while guiding teams to tailor services to client needs. Fluency in English and Chinese, plus a strong consulting background, will help you interact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with over 4 years of experience in consultancy and commercial sectors.
• Proven expertise in ESG, CSR, sustainability or related fields such as carbon management, EHS or renewable energy.
• Familiarity with consulting methodologies and industry requirements.
• Understanding of business operations and workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with both management and clients.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with industry leaders to compile impactful ESG reports and provide strategic management improvement advice aligned with capital market expectations.
• Assist clients in formulating robust ESG strategies, setting ambitious carbon targets, and developing actionable plans to achieve them.
• Offer expert services in ESG risk management for clients facing significant ESG challenges, including supply chain and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management.
• Guide engagement teams in tailoring services based on a deep understanding of client operations and their unique needs.
• Gain insights into various industries to identify key performance drivers and address critical issues affecting our clients.
• Identify and present new opportunities to enhance our services, while actively seeking innovative ideas to elevate EY's offerings.

Skills

ESG

CSR

Sustainability

Carbon management

EHS

Renewable energy

Communication skills

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Core Assurance - Climate Change and Sustainability Service - Senior Associate- Hong Kong

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Our Assurance group is one of the most trusted, respected and influential organizations in the industry. As part of our teams, 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 financial statements and business-critical information or processes. Groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines) within Assurance include External Audit, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Forensic & Integrity Services and Cost Engineering Services.

Your key responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic individual to support our clients across various industries, including TMT, retail, consumer products, property development, education, health sciences, oil and gas, and more. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with industry leaders to compile impactful ESG reports and provide strategic management improvement advice aligned with capital market expectations.
• Assist clients in formulating robust ESG strategies, setting ambitious carbon targets, and developing actionable plans to achieve them.
• Offer expert services in ESG risk management for clients facing significant ESG challenges, including supply chain and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management.
• Guide engagement teams in tailoring services based on a deep understanding of client operations and their unique needs.
• Gain insights into various industries to identify key performance drivers and address critical issues affecting our clients.
• Identify and present new opportunities to enhance our services, while actively seeking innovative ideas to elevate EY's offerings.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree with over 4 years of experience in consultancy and commercial sectors.
• Proven expertise in ESG, CSR, sustainability, or related fields such as carbon management, EHS, or renewable energy.
• Familiarity with consulting methodologies and industry requirements.
• Understanding of business operations and workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with both management and clients.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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