Job Description
When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential. We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark. Are you our next Climate Risk, Senior Consultant? Location: Dublin/Cork/Belfast, as part of our hybrid working model. Grade: Senior Consultant Contract type: Perm Due to unprecedented demand and supporting KPMG’s global commitment to investing €1.5b in developing ESG advisory capacity from 2022-2025, KPMG Sustainable Futures is currently looking to fill a number of positions in our Climate Risk and ESG Strategy teams. As a Senior Consultant in the climate risk team, you will work alongside our leading climate and risk experts. This is a growing team with a significant depth of knowledge and an innovative approach to climate risk solutions. You will work predominantly on engagements related to physical and transition climate risk, engaging with other European KPMG teams, and developing mitigation and adaptation plans for private and public sector entities. You may also support the Sustainable Futures team on wider engagements to broaden your exposure to the evolving ESG agenda and will have the opportunity to contribute to KPMG’s global sustainability network. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional with climate knowledge looking to build upon their studies and experience to make an impact in the global transition to a low carbon future. A snapshot of your peer group: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university, with Master’s degree in relevant field a plus 3-4 years of experience in climate risk or sustainable finance Understanding of key sustainability and climate risk trends in Ireland and the EU, from regulations to public commitments and the impacts of climate on both corporate entities and public bodies Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfort working with numbers / quantitative models Superb written and oral communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs Strong people skills to work collaboratively in a team environment and working effectively with people at all levels in an organisation Demonstrate confidence in conducting independent work and pride for excellence and quality Demonstrate growth mindset, ambition to develop professional knowledge and skills with a steep learning curve Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect: Supporting the delivery of client work by conducting research on clients, industries, and markets trends; analysing client documentation and identifying improvement opportunities; synthesising research findings into key themes and analysing information to develop conclusions; preparing client deliverables, such as written reports, presentations, or spreadsheet models; and participating in client meetings and workshops Application and ongoing development of KPMG tools and methodologies Taking responsibility for smaller projects, working either independently or leading a small team, structuring their work, conducting reviews, providing feedback and reporting on progress to the project leaders Assisting in general business development tasks and marketing and supporting the development and growth of service lines Continuous professional development, keeping up to date on relevant topics and skills via training courses organised by the KPMG Business School Developing strong relationships with internal colleagues and our clients Your team: KPMG Sustainable Futures is a dedicated cross-functional team of experts who help corporates and public sector clients respond to the ESG agenda, including decarbonisation and integrated climate and nature transition plan strategies. The team brings together a wide range of disciplines including sustainability practitioners, economists, engineers, corporate strategists, carbon experts, accountants, academics and financiers to help clients navigate the complex and fast-evolving climate change and ESG agenda. Here’s how KPMG can benefit more than just your career: All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: Discounted health insurance The purchase of additional annual leave Frequent social events to help you build your network Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months. Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning. An opportunity to influence the future and make an impact in Ireland’s sustainability transition Access to cutting edge research and expertise through KPMG’s global sustainability network Opportunities for on-the-job learning from experts working in Ireland’s leading sustainability consulting team Opportunity to participate in a dedicated ESG training programme developed by KPMG in conjunction with the European Business School, which will provide a highly relevant ESG qualification Access to a robust performance development system that sets ambitious goals and provides the support to reach them Secondment opportunities to KPMG’s global sustainability network An in-house award-winning team of training specialists who will help you achieve your career goals When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path. In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us. Inclusion & Diversity Inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Apply: If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Karen.savage@kpmg.ie For an interactive insight into life at KPMG, make sure to follow #KPMGLife on social media. Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr