Job Description & Summary
The opportunity
Sustainability is fast becoming the lens through which companies are judged by consumers, workforce, society and investors. To be sustainable, a business needs to focus on aligning its operations with universal principles, on investing in their human capital, preserving the environment whilst supporting the society around them. In order to maintain a sustainable operation, companies have to look at the bigger picture by striking a balance between staying competitive, driving innovation and preserving the environment. In an ever more complex and connected world, developing a sustainability strategy and integrating it into the business model, shapes future performance and competitiveness.
Are you an authentic and persuasive spirit with a holistic and problem-solving mindset who can not only leverage their own expertise but also inspire and empower people to give their best? Be bold and apply now for the position of ESG Senior Professional for our ESG team.
The role entails:
- A good understanding of the current regulatory environment and interest in the future of sustainability reporting (including indicatively EU Taxonomy, CSRD, TCFD, ISSB standards, etc.) and the impacts that these may have on companies and their broader stakeholders.
- Conducting market research to understand key ESG trends in business and develop strategic views on ESG development.
- Actively assisting in the drafting of proposals in the context of tendering for new business.
- Executing ESG, sustainability and climate change related projects for our clients.
- Engaging on business level discussions/workshops with clients and documenting business requirements.
- Producing high quality client deliverables and managing basic engagement economics and logistics.
- Developing impactful reports and presentations that support the achievement of engagement goals and objectives.
- Building and maintaining long-lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders to build trust.
- Managing teams of associates and being responsible for their career development.
- Working as part of cross - functional teams within PwC to bring our clients high value propositions and delivery solutions.
What we are looking for:
- 3 - 6 years of client facing experience leading and delivering advisory or assurance work in the field of ESG, sustainability and climate change.
- A university degree in business/finance, economics, engineering, a sustainability-related subject, or another discipline with strong quantitative elements.
- Excellent critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and problem solving abilities.
- Strong research, analytical and report writing skills.
- A proficient user of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio etc.) and genuinely interested to develop knowledge of D&A tools (Power BI, Alteryx) and willing to develop these skills further.
- Strong personal initiative, agility and resourcefulness.
- Ability to express ideas verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise and professional manner (both in English & in Greek).
- Military obligations fulfilled for male candidates.
What’s in it for you
At PwC is all about people, encouraging high performance and quality work.
Being part of our team includes:
- Hybrid working model
- Competitive salary package
- Health and life insurance
- Company mobile phone and laptop
- Career development opportunities & continuous training whilst learning from a wide range of top professionals and through tailor made training programmes
- Access to a global network of firms and global mobility opportunities
Who we are
PwC in Greece is the largest professional services firm in the country, with premises in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras and Ioannina and more than 1800 employees. More than 295,000 people in 156 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. PwC Greece exists to provide top-quality industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to industry leading clients.
Don’t miss the opportunity to develop yourself and grow your career in the global leading professional services firm in Greece.
