Sustainability and Climate Change Assurance Services - Associate & Senior Associate

Pwc; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Portugal seeks a Sustainability and Climate Change Assurance Associate/Senior Associate to join our interdisciplinary ESG team. You will work on assurance projects for non-financial information, CSRD, EU taxonomy, and GRI, collaborating with clients across industries.

The role focuses on elevating sustainability reporting through ESRS compliance, double materiality assessments, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Management/Sustainability or similar fields, with additional training in ESG-related areas being valued.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar projects or financial audit.
• Knowledge in sustainability matters.
• Strong analytical and adaptability skills.
• Critical thinking and the ability to think strategically, as well as to identify, develop, and implement practical solutions.
• Teamwork skills and good communication abilities.
• Experience in client interaction (is valued);
• Willingness to learn and quickly understand new concepts.
• Positive mindset and problem-solving focus.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and conducting assurance projects on non-financial information, including CSRD, EU taxonomy, and GRI;
• Assisting clients in elevating their sustainability reporting to the appropriate level, through double materiality assessments, compliance with ESRS, and effective improvement suggestions for their processes, risk structures, and controls;
• Conducting benchmarking analyses in areas related to ESRS reporting;
• Acting as a sustainability expert and supporting extended audit teams on complex technical issues;
• Developing and managing relationships with clients and internal stakeholders;
• Using clear and structured communication to influence and connect with others.

Skills

ESG knowledge

Excel skills

Portuguese & English

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Management/Sustainability

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sustainability and Climate Change Assurance Services - Associate & Senior Associate

PwC is a global leader in providing Sustainability, Climate Change, and ESG services, with extensive experience across a range of offerings that help organizations create value for their stakeholders in multiple dimensions. We believe that the ESG perspective should be integrated into all organizational activities, and we have a multidisciplinary team ready to address your organization's ESG challenges.

The professional to be hired will be primarily responsible for assurance projects in the areas of Sustainability and Climate Change, with the opportunity to work with companies from various sectors in verifying their sustainability reporting, including CSRD.

The hired professional will be involved in developing projects in the following areas, among others:

• Supporting and conducting assurance projects on non-financial information, including CSRD, EU taxonomy, and GRI;
• Assisting clients in elevating their sustainability reporting to the appropriate level, through double materiality assessments, compliance with ESRS, and effective improvement suggestions for their processes, risk structures, and controls;
• Conducting benchmarking analyses in areas related to ESRS reporting;
• Acting as a sustainability expert and supporting extended audit teams on complex technical issues;
• Developing and managing relationships with clients and internal stakeholders;
• Using clear and structured communication to influence and connect with others.

To Apply For This Position, You Should Have:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Management/Sustainability or similar fields, with additional training in ESG-related areas being valued;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar projects or financial audit;
• Knowledge in sustainability matters;
• Strong analytical and adaptability skills;
• Critical thinking and the ability to think strategically, as well as to identify, develop, and implement practical solutions;
• Teamwork skills and good communication abilities;
• Experience in client interaction (is valued);
• Willingness to learn and quickly understand new concepts;
• Positive mindset and problem-solving focus;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English;
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills.

We believe that success lies in people and in your willingness to push boundaries. If this resonates with you, you've found your place. It's time to bring your expertise to the 'Team PwC' and drive impactful change.

At PwC, we believe that diverse perspectives lead to stronger thinking and better outcomes. We foster an inclusive and equitable culture where individuals from different backgrounds, identities and experiences feel valued, supported and empowered to grow. Inclusion is embedded in how we work and how we deliver sustained impact for our clients.

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