Graduate Consultant - EY

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.At EY, we\’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We\’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.The opportunity: your next adventure awaitsAt 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 voice and perspective to help EY become even better too.We are expanding our team and looking for Consultants to join the Climate Change and Sustainability Services team to be based in several of our Swiss office locations: Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne and Bern.At EY, the Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team seeks to shape the future with confidence by helping businesses respond to societal, environmental, and economic challenges. We help businesses understand and evaluate the broader value impacts and outcomes associated with their organizations, operations, programs, and projects.Our global team is multidisciplinary and combines our core knowledge in accounting and reporting with knowledge in technical and regulatory sustainability issues. Our teams help clients improve the credibility of their ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting and integrate sustainability aspects in business processes, including, supplier management, climate & nature strategies and labor rights.Your Key ResponsibilitiesYou will support and advise our clients on sustainability strategies and sustainability reporting.You help to provide assurance over sustainability/non-financial information using our sustainability assurance methodology.You will support in developing climate strategies (e.g. GHG footprint & trajectories development, target setting and climate related risks & opportunities assessment) and environmental impact assessments.You follow relevant trends and developments to take them into account in our approaches and to communicate them to our internal and external contacts.You also support market development by conducting studies and building customer relationships and internal training.You analyze various sustainability topics by independently evaluating data and preparing the results for presentations and reports.Furthermore, you support the preparation of client proposals, meetings and events.Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role you must haveA Bachelors or Masters degree in environmental sciences/engineering is a prerequisiteInterest and experience in topics such as sustainability, climate change, water management, ecotoxicity, environmental pollution management and prevention, deforestation, animal welfare, responsible sourcing, biodiversity and non-financial reporting & assurance, as well as training in these areasAbility to work independently across multiple engagements with overlapping deadlines are a mustAgility to learn and adapt on the job, ask the right questions and strive for the best solutions for clients are a mustFamiliarity with sustainability disclosure standards, frameworks and questionnaires such as GRI, TCFD, TNFD, ISSB, SASB, CDP, UNPRI, GHG Protocol etc are a plusFamiliarity with emerging sustainability regulations worldwide such as the Swiss Code of Obligation 964a-c, EU\’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are a plusProficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement, additional proficiency in German and/or French is a plusWhat we look forYou have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We\’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.You are curious and purpose driven. We\’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.You are inclusive. We\’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.Ability to work closely with large teams and in an international environmentCapacity to take initiative, overcome challenges and work collaboratively as demonstrated by prior relevant working or project experienceAvailable to start in September 2025What\’s in it for youHere at EY, you\’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We\’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you\’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.Click here to find out more about our benefits and corporate social responsibility.Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Make the next step and apply for this position online. For further information please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).with the exception of EY contractors, interns and alumni.EY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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