Manager - Sustainability and Climate Risk Audit

Consistent, comparable, and reliable information on climate-related risks and opportunities will allow investors and capital markets to price risks and manage opportunities more accurately and efficiently. This in turn will help investors, companies, regulators, and policymakers in driving a successful and smoother transition to a net-zero and more sustainable economy. However, many companies have not disclosed the significant assumptions embedded in their financials nor completed robust, quantified climate-related scenario analysis and developed decarbonisation plans. Without that information, the true costs and impacts of sustainability and climate related matters on assets, securities and companies, as well as society at large, may remain unidentified and unaddressed. A robust independent analysis plays a crucial role in disclosing material sustainability and climate-related risks, its impacts on financial statements and challenging transition plans.,

• develop guidance, communications and training relating to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and/or European Sustainability Reporting Standards
• support the UK ESRS working group, participating in technical discussions
• effectively collaborate with DPP, ESG Assurance and ESG Reporting to address cross-cutting issues
• be at the forefront of interpreting and applying IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and/or European Sustainability Reporting Standards
• support DPP to respond to technical consultations and informal queries from different KPMG service lines
  
  The successful candidates will work across multiple engagements managing the delivery of key outputs across audit, assurance, advisory and reporting. We are seeking specialists who combine passion, dynamism, enthusiasm, capability, accountability, and above all, the ability to be a team player., Inquisitive mind with a strong passion for sustainability and climate change related matters
• Identifying, researching and answering complex questions
• Willingness and demonstrated experience in quickly and effectively climbing learning curves
Stakeholder Interaction and Communication Skills
• A clear and engaging communicator: able to define and communicate complex climate and sustainability related matters to stakeholders clearly.
• Ability to juggle multiple clients requests when managing different engagements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally
Accountability and organisational skills
• Comfortable working with uncertainty in an evolving field.
• Focus on delivering high-quality work while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage varied and complex tasks, resilient attitude towards conflicting priorities and challenges
• Contribute to the development of materials, tools and methodologies to support our climate risk proposition for use in client meetings, engagements, events, and broader thought leadership.
Technical role requirements
• Proven technical competence in driving quality with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Work experience applying knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks
• Preparing formal communications and materials for internal or external purpose
• ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent
  
  Are you looking for an exciting career at the cutting edge of KPMG's response to the global agenda on sustainability and climate change? Do you want to work in a lively and energetic environment where you will have the opportunity to shape some of the most significant structural shifts the world has ever seen with a range of clients?
Sustainability and Climate Risk team was established in response to the unprecedented raft of regulation impacting the industry. In response to the increased regulatory focus on sustainability and climate related matters, we are looking to expand the team to increase coverage on this critical topic. KPMG's Sustainability and Climate Risk team aims to lead the market in providing pragmatic and insightful intelligence to KPMG clients and enable them to respond to and manage these matters., Why Audit at KPMG? Audit is the largest of our UK practices. Some of the world's biggest companies rely on us to provide independent insight, challenge and expertise, so the work we undertake affects investment decisions, inspires confidence in public sector expenditure and supports our economic growth. Today, more than ever in disruptive times, audit is a function needed by society, and in the future, so we can capitalise, and grow. As part of the Audit team, you'll be helping to build the confidence and trust that business and society need to thrive. We want to lead the conversation when it comes to shaping the future of the profession. And given the scale and variety of our audit engagements in both the UK and globally, we are well placed to create change. If you share our commitment to achieving excellence and working to the highest audit standards, are a natural collaborator who values different perspectives and relishes the opportunity to develop and progress - then KPMG could be the place where you can thrive. Read about Audit