Senior Consultant in the Climate Change and Sustainability Services team - Geneva or Lausanne

Job description Requisition ID: 1575290 The opportunity 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 voice and perspective to help EY become even better too. We are expanding our team and looking for Senior 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. Skills and attributes for success To qualify for the role you must have: A Bachelors or Masters degree in economics, environmental sciences/engineering, sustainability or related fields of study is a prerequisite. Interest in topics such as sustainability, climate change, human rights, biodiversity and non-financial reporting & assurance, as well as training in these areas. Experience in climate change services, human rights or in financial or non-financial audit. Ability to work independently across multiple engagements with overlapping deadlines. Agility to learn and adapt on the job, ask the right questions and strive for the best solutions for clients. Experience with sustainability disclosure standards, frameworks and questionnaires such as GRI, TCFD, TNFD, ISSB, SASB, CDP, UNPRI, GHG Protocol etc. are a plus. Familiarity 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 plus. Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a requirement, additional proficiency in German and/or French is a plus. What we look for Ability to work closely with large teams and in an international environment. Capacity to take initiative, overcome challenges and work collaboratively as demonstrated by prior relevant working or project experience. First work experience in sustainability consulting or other working experience in sustainability related departments. Available to start in September 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr