Sustainability Advisory Consultant

KPMG Saudi Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking a Sustainability Advisory Consultant to support clients in ESG risk assessments and sustainability strategy development. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on climate-related challenges and driving impactful change.

Benefits

Personal and professional development

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in ESG or climate-related roles.
• Strong understanding of ESG issues in GCC financial sector.
• Certifications such as CFA ESG, GARP SCR, SASB FSA, GRI are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ESG and climate-related risk assessments.
• Support clients in developing sustainability strategies.
• Prepare ESG disclosures aligned with reporting standards.

Skills

ESG compliance

Climate-related risk assessments

Stakeholder mapping

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Climate Policy, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Sustainability Advisory- Consultant / Senior Consultant

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KPMG has grown to become one of the largest professional service providers in Middle East having three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory. Currently, KPMG’s ME workforce is over 2,000. With ambitious growth objectives, we are continuously looking for talent in various functions and levels.

KPMG operates through an experienced leadership with dedicated regional teams, which enables our network of professional talent, our technologies and our products and solutions to quickly come together to meet clients’ needs. Our company’s vision is to be recognized as a truly transformed firm, trusted by our people, our clients, and our society.

We value the fresh perspective that experienced professionals can bring. Whether you are currently working in industry, the public sector, a smaller firm, or another 'Big Four' organization, you can expect to make a difference from day one

Role & Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience with ESG and climate-related risk assessments, reporting, and strategy development.
• Familiarity with international ESG and climate frameworks including TCFD, ISSB, GRI, IFRS S1/S2, CSRD, EU and regional Taxonomies.
• Support clients in developing and implementing Sustainability and decarbonization strategies, including net‑zero pathways, carbon footprint assessments, and climate scenario analysis.
• Ability to conduct double materiality assessments, Sustainability maturity diagnostics, and stakeholder mapping.
• Experience in preparing ESG disclosures and sustainability reports aligned with regulatory and voluntary reporting standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory ESG/climate disclosure requirements in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other GCC markets (e.g., SAMA, CMA, Tadawul ESG guidelines).
• Collaborate on projects involving climate stress testing, physical and transition risk modelling, and sustainable finance advisory.
• Stay up to date on global climate policy developments, ESG ratings methodology, and sector‑specific transition risks.
• Support the implementation of Sustainability/climate data management tools, KPIs, dashboards, and digital platforms.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of ESG/climate issues in the GCC financial sector, including:
• Non‑Banking: ESG compliance in real estate, energy, public infrastructure, and supply chains.
• Biodiversity & Nature: TNFD and other related reporting disclosures.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Policy, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CFA ESG, GARP SCR, SASB FSA, GRI, or climate‑related professional designations are an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ESG projects, draft client deliverables, and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and climate data or ESG analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SBTi tools, GHG Protocol platforms).

What we offer:

KPMG supports equal opportunities for all prospected candidates. We commit to provide personal and professional development for all our employees. We operate in a friendly supportive environment. We respect each other and draw strength from our differences. We prioritize the employee well‑being by adapting Pioneer ways for work live balance.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting
• Business Consulting and Services

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