ESG & Sustainable Finance Senior Associate

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Contribute to creating a better tomorrow

The only way we can tackle the challenges of this fast-changing world is with passionate people. Led by our purpose of building trust and solving important problems, we come together at PwC to address the biggest issues facing the world in a way that drives positive impact.  Are you eager to join a team fuelled by open and curious minds? People who are passionate about their work and create new solutions for a new day? Then you’re at the right place. 

Bring your talent. Learn new skills. Make a positive impact. 

Want to help build trust in society? As a part of PwC Belgium, you’ll provide decision-makers with the information they need to achieve better governance, transparency and accountability in their Sustainability journey. Join our multidisciplinary team that uses cutting-edge technologies to make a difference for our clients and our communities, both at home and across the globe.

We are seeking an experienced ESG & Sustainable Finance Senior Consultant to join our team.

In the Financial Services (FS) industry, risks and regulations are no longer just compliance matters. The ESG / Sustainable Finance regulatory requirements impact all dimensions of financial institutions. The rapidly changing environment, related changing strategies and technology-driven client services, creates new opportunities and new risks, such as the risks related to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). Helping our clients in the Financial Services sector to go through their Sustainable Finance journey is one of our key priorities.

In the position as an ESG / Sustainable Finance Senior Consultant, you’ll focus on identifying and prioritizing sustainability issues, assisting clients to set goals that support alignment and integration of the sustainability vision into the overall corporate strategy, and helping them implementing processes, controls, systems, and dashboards to measure progress for consistent and accurate reporting.

A career with our Financial Services Sustainability team will enable you to help clients meet evolving stakeholder expectations for transparency on environmental, social and governance topics.

Your impact

Business orientation : 

• Responsibilities in projects for clients, focusing on the ESG-related challenges, i.e. Sustainability transition plan, ESG processes and controls, Non-financial reporting preparation (CSRD), integration of ESG risks into the risk management framework, ESG data management, related frameworks and reporting dashboards, facilitating the communication within the project stakeholders to enable the ESG implementation activities to be rolled out (front and back office, IT, risk, etc) 

• Active participation in client discussions to help them dealing with the understanding of the impacts of ESG, the operational implications and assisting them in shaping target operating models and business processes

• Work most of the time in close collaboration with our clients, at our client’s premises depending on the agreement with them 

• Learn about new regulations and understand their impact on the financial institutions (governance, risk management, processes, organization, people and technology)

Customer orientation : 

• Advise clients on their risk and regulatory agendas, as well as strategic agenda, and help them to operationalise these in their day-to-day businesses 

• Develop a holistic approach to increase the level of trust, implement strategic decisions in a sustainable manner and enhance efficiency

• Leverage your network, develop new business relationships and expand our client base

• Identify gaps in the market and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth for our operations

• Help driving revenue growth and business development to achieve our company’s commercial goals

• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery, identifying opportunities to enhance our offerings and stay ahead of industry trends

People orientation :

• Interact with other team members, mentor more junior resources, and assess their performance

• Support team managers in resource allocation and project assignments to optimize team productivity

• Contribute to fostering an environment where people and technology thrive together and accomplish more than they could separately

About you

• Master's in (applied) economics, business engineering (e.g. management information systems), law, or any relevant economic major, possibly via a second master's or PhD - an ESG / Sustainable Finance study background is a plus

• Minimum 3 years of non-financial risks auditing, risk assessment/process assurance consulting in sustainability matters within financial institutions (banks and insurance companies)

• A professional experience in climate risk consulting is an asset

• Concrete ESG and Sustainable Finance experience  (disclosures, taxonomy, development of risk indicators, etc)

• Excellent communication skills combined with critical mindset and client-oriented skills

• Born team player who likes to take initiative

• Fast learner, open to challenges and keen to continue learning and developing

• Fluent in Dutch and/or French, as well as English

• Open to learning new technologies, robotic process automation or data analytics skills

Life at PwC Belgium

Our culture and workplace are something we’re proud of. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the benefits you can look forward to.

• Flexibility: flexible working hours so you can decide your most effective working pattern.

• Infinite learning and growing: broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

• Rewards that matter to you: a flexible rewards plan gives you access to a wide range of benefits so you can make the choices that best fit your personal circumstances and lifestyle.

• Diversity & inclusion: we believe that diversity makes PwC stronger. It helps us solve important problems and deliver added value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be the best versions of themselves. We organise various D&I initiatives, including an active employee-led Employee Resource Group (ERG) community, comprising 9 diversity groups with over 200 PwC employees aiming to make an impact within and beyond PwC.

• A sustainable mobility offer:we offer a comprehensive mobility budget with a wide range of options (hybrid and electric cars, bike leasing, mobility card or loan reimbursement).

• Well-being: an extensive health and well-being programme that includes access to professional sport coaching, individual sessions, sports communities and mental health resources. We encourage a healthy lifestyle with regular wellness challenges and various catering options at our cafeteria. 

• Team events such as Last Friday Drinks, quarterly themed parties, team-building days and celebrations, as well as time spent on community days and charity activities.

• International PwC network: broad access to industry expertise, both locally and through our wider global network of member firms.

• Supporting you in every phase of your life, including family friendly work schemes

Let’s build something great together. What are you waiting for?

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

At PwC, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic environment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates and employees, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our people, clients and communities. Join us in fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Additionally, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Financial Products, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Regulatory Risk, Risk Management, Sustainable Finance

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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