Manager - EY Sustainability - Risk Consulting - Saudi Arabia

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 337,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Manager for its Sustainability practice in Riyadh. You will lead and deliver sustainability programs while managing complex projects. The ideal candidate should have 6-10 years of experience in consulting or sustainability strategy, a degree in a relevant field, and strong skills in financial modelling and sustainability economics. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of experience in consulting, investment analysis, or sustainability strategy.
• Proven track record in business case development.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and ESG standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of sustainability programs.
• Manage complex projects and develop robust business cases.
• Evaluate interventions and prioritize initiatives for investments.

Skills

Financial modelling

Cost-benefit analysis

Portfolio optimization

Sustainability economics

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field

Job description

Manager - EY Sustainability - Risk Consulting - Saudi Arabia

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jan 8, 2026

Requisition ID: 1673688

At EY in MENA, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY Sustainability helps organizations embed sustainability into their core strategy and operations. We leverage data, technology, and analytics to drive strategic interventions relating to climate resilience, resource efficiency, and long-term value creation across the energy, infrastructure, finance and government sectors.

As part of EY Sustainability in MENA, you will join a growing team of international sustainability professionals in our Consulting practice. Youwill be driving the delivery and implementation of market‑leading projects, consulting on key strategic issues in the region, and driving market activities.

The Role

As a Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of sustainability programs that help clients prioritize investments, optimize portfolios, and achieve long-term value creation. You will manage complex projects, develop robust business cases, and guide organizations through transformation journeys using advanced analytics and strategic frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

From a sustainability and climate perspective:

• Business Case Development: Build detailed financial and sustainability business cases for sustainability‑related interventions, for example digital enablement, decarbonization, climate resilience, natural capital, circulatory, supply chain sustainability and technology adoption.
• Portfolio Management: Design and manage project/program portfolios, ensuring alignment with sustainability objectives and ROI targets.
• Investment Decision Support: Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate interventions, prioritize initiatives, and recommend optimal investment pathways.
• Scenario Modelling & Risk Assessment: Use data‑driven models to assess sustainability and climate‑related risks, cost‑benefit trade‑offs, and long‑term value impacts.
• Digital & Data Enablement: Oversee implementation of data architectures and dashboards that track performance and support decision‑making.
• Innovation Screening: Evaluate emerging technologies and AI‑driven solutions for sustainability, advising on deployment strategies.
• Operating and Delivery Models: Redesign governance structures to embed sustainability into enterprise risk and investment frameworks.

Skills and attributes for success

As a Manager, you would be expected to play a key role in the delivery of technical work. It is desirable that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do this, such as:

• Expertise in financial modelling, cost‑benefit analysis, and portfolio optimization.
• Strong understanding of sustainability economics and ESG value drivers.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication skills to present investment cases and strategic recommendations.
• Commercial acumen and ability to identify market opportunities.
• Demonstrable evidence of managing and delivering sustainability interventions.

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, but are particularly interested in individuals that have the following qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field.
• 6–10+ years of experience in consulting, investment analysis, or sustainability strategy.
• Proven track record in business case development and portfolio management.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, ESG standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with data visualization and AI‑driven decision tools is a plus.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, in addition to:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client‑facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.