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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We are looking for high-performing, innovative, and enthusiastic candidates to join our growing team intent on helping clients to identify, measure and report on sustainability performance metrics which are most relevant to their business. As Sustainability Reporting Senior Manager/Manager, you will be helping our clients to achieve their sustainability ambitions. Your expertise will help the main actors in different industries to mitigate risks while addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and ensuring compliance with the existing and new reporting standards. At the same time, you are required to continuously develop through trainings and hands on experience on a variety of engagements.

Your key responsibilities

This opportunity will enable you to work with leading organizations at a senior level and interact with EY colleagues globally and across service lines.

You will take part in demanding projects with regional and global reach, and you will:

• Develop new business opportunities in the field of Sustainability/ESG Reporting
• Advise, prepare and review non-financial reports
• Ensure compliance with the new reporting Directives and Regulations (such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy)
• Manage project teams
• Contribute to EY’s Global Knowledge by improving existing assets and solutions, and by supporting the design and development of new ones

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to network effectively within large organizations and build relationships with colleagues and clients
• Ability to lead new business development by highlighting potential opportunities for new engagements
• Knowledge and experience of business strategy and operations, with either a strong background and/or experience in the field of sustainability strategies, impact measurement, and sustainability reporting
• Keen interest in helping clients better understand, measure, quantify, and articulate the (long-term) value they create for investors and other stakeholders
• Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to effectively manage and motivate multi-disciplinary and diverse teams for effective and efficient execution

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Relevant experience in sustainability reporting with a proven track record of outstanding performance in the following areas:  
  • Sustainability Reporting Frameworks
  • Materiality assessment
  • ESG Ratings
• Up to date knowledge on Global and EU regulatory developments for Sustainability
• Ability and comfort in researching and resolving emerging client issues, including regulations, industry practices and new technologies
• Excellent academic background including a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a relevant discipline, ranging from sustainability related studies, including engineering disciplines, to business administration/MBA and/or financial reporting  
• Advanced project management skills and proven experience in managing demanding projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Greek and English (both in relation to technical and non-technical issues)

Ideally you will also have

• 7+ years of proven experience in sustainability-related frameworks and standards (e.g. EU Taxonomy, CSRD, ISSB, GRI, UN SDGs, SASB, TCFD, CDP, GHG protocol)
• Deep knowledge of policies, procedures and controls needed to support sustainability reporting, including financial and non financial reporting processes
• Understanding of key sustainability issues and trends and how they link to business value
• Prior consulting or high-impact industry experience
• Flexibility to travel in accordance with client and other job requirements

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation, and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills as well as consider EY values such as integrity and independence as highly important, then this role is for you.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 
• Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
• Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
• Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

Apply now.

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