Associate Director in ESG Reporting

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Ireland KPMG Ireland Full time
When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,500 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 Associate Director in ESG Reporting?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model

Grade: Associate Director

Contract type: Permanent

Due to unprecedented demand, KPMG Sustainable Futures is seeking an experienced candidate to work within our growing ESG Reporting team. The successful candidate will work alongside senior subject matter experts in the Sustainable Futures team, with a significant depth of knowledge in sustainability, and an innovative approach to client solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to build upon their experience to make an impact in the global transition to improved reporting, and ultimately improved sustainability performance.

A snapshot of your peer group:
9+ years' experience in ESG and Sustainability Reporting Deep knowledge of key ESG Regulations including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, EU Taxonomy, UK Climate Related Financial Disclosures, International Sustainability Standards Board, etc. Experience in consulting and/or client-facing role.Proven ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.Good multi-tasking skillset with an ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.Excellent 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 of the organisation.Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfort working with numbers, and demonstrate critical thinking.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:
Lead in business development activities and proposal development for prospective clientsManage the delivery of engagements. Supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior staff including promoting quality.Helping to lead client relationships and ensuring consistent, high quality of engagement deliveryHelping to design, promote and deliver ESG Reporting campaigns Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of engagements in line with agreed parametersApplication and ongoing development of KPMG tools and methodologies.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.Working alongside other specialists in KPMG Sustainable Futures and across other KPMG service lines.
Your team:

KPMG Sustainable Futures is a dedicated cross-functional team of experts who help corporates and public sector clients respond to ESG challenges, including sustainability reporting, strategy, sustainable finance, climate risk, biodiversity, energy, decarbonisation, and renewables.

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.

You can find out more in Our Brochure.

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 insuranceThe purchase of additional annual leaveFrequent social events to help you build your networkEarly finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.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 transitionAccess to cutting edge research and expertise through KPMG's global sustainability networkOpportunities for on-the-job learning from experts working in Ireland's leading sustainability consulting teamOpportunity 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 qualificationAccess to a robust performance development system that sets ambitious goals and provides the support to reach themSecondment opportunities to KPMG's global sustainability networkAn in-house award-winning team of training specialists who will help you achieve your career goals
Career progression

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. Visit to learn more.

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