Associate / Senior - Climate Change and Sustainability

gradmalaysia.com; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Associate/Senior in Climate Change and Sustainability. The role involves evaluating ESG practices, assessing compliance with standards, and preparing reports for clients. Candidates should have at least 5 years in financial assurance services, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with ESG frameworks. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence sustainability practices in various sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in financial assurance services or climate change advisory services.
• Solid understanding of assurance standards and frameworks.
• Familiarity with IFRS S1 and S2, TCFD, GHG accounting, and carbon markets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and verify ESG practices of organizations.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Assist clients in developing action plans for ESG performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced communication skills

Team-oriented work

ESG data analysis tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or related fields

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Associate / Senior - Climate Change and Sustainability

You will be contributing to the growth and development of the ESG Assurance practice by taking operational responsibility and accountability for engagement team support by:

• Evaluating and verifying the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices of organizations. This role involves conducting assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with ESG standards and frameworks.
  • Conducting comprehensive assessments of clients' ESG practices and reporting.
  • Verifying the accuracy and reliability of ESG data and disclosures.
  • Evaluating compliance with relevant ESG standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, IFRS Sustainability Standards).
• Collaborating with clients to understand their ESG goals and challenges, providing guidance to clients on best practices for ESG reporting and assurance readiness.
• Preparing detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement and presenting the findings to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Assisting clients in developing action plans to address identified gaps in ESG performance and reporting.
• Contributing to the development of internal methodologies and tools for ESG assurance.
• Participating in training and development initiatives to enhance personal and team capabilities. This includes facilitating workshops and training sessions on ESG topics for clients and internal teams.
• Managing multiple assurance projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for assessments.
• Demonstrating knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice in area of technical discipline including familiar with BNM’s Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy, Climate Risk Management and Scenario Analysis, Climate Risk Stress Testing, Value-Based Intermediation, IFRS S1 and S2 and Securities Commission’s Guidelines.
• Managing, coordinating and delivering multiple project tasks including proposal and assisting in business development and pitching assignments to engage potential clients.

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
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Proficiency in ESG data analysis tools and ESG reporting software would be an advantage

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a finance related field e.g. accounting and finance, economics, statistics, law; or similar work experience or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Economics, Business, Accounting. Previous working experience in Banking or Insurance industry is an added advantage
• A minimum 5 years of professional experience in financial assurance services or climate change advisory services
• Solid understanding of assurance standards and frameworks
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: IFRS S1 and S2, TCFD, GHG accounting (including Scope 3 emissions evaluations and training), financed emissions, SBTi methodologies, CDP, climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, internal carbon pricing, carbon markets, and renewable energy markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint, with the ability to manage large datasets and develop complex tools. Skills in data manipulation and visualization are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data analysis.