ESG Manager Financial Services

Want to use your experience in ESG/CSR to help integrate sustainability into the business strategies of our clients in the Financial Services Industry? Make your career count as an ESG Manager!

• Lead consulting engagements related to ESG and CSR across the financial services industry
• Develop and implement ESG and CSR strategies and initiatives for financial institutions
• Conduct ESG and CSR assessments and benchmarking
• Develop and deliver ESG and CSR training programs for employees of financial institutions
• Analyse and assess ESG and CSR risks and opportunities for financial institutions
• Provide expertise and knowledge on a.o. the following ESG and CSR regulations and frameworks:
• Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
• MIFID II ESG
• Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• EU Taxonomy
• Pillar 3
• Support financial institutions in the implementation of ESG and CSR strategies and initiatives
• Lead change and implementation projects a.o. SFDR, ESG MiFID, CSRD, etc.
• Work collaboratively with clients to identify and analyse complex business challenges and opportunities
• Develop and implement solutions to improve business performance and operational efficiency

This job is definitely something for you if you have:

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in financial services, consulting or related industry
• A strong understanding of ESG and CSR issues and their impact on financial services industry
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and CSR strategies and initiatives for financial institutions
• Experience in conducting ESG and CSR assessments and benchmarking for financial institutions
• Experience in supporting financial institutions in the implementation of ESG and CSR strategies and initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams
• Strong leadership and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business, finance, or a related field
• Professional certification in ESG or CSR
• Knowledge of global ESG and CSR standards and frameworks, including the UN Global Compact, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Experience with sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks, such as GRI and SASB
• Familiarity with impact investing and sustainable finance

Expertise and knowledge of SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Pillar 3, and MIFID II ESG, and other relevant ESG and CSR regulations and frameworks

• Culture: you will join a team of experts who encourage respect, diversity and teamwork
• Development: you decide the direction of your career, and we support you where necessary.
• Impact: from day 1 you will be given responsibility, with support from your team.
• Growth: you get access to a whole range of training courses through our BDO Academy.
• Network: you can work on different projects and clients, across business practices.
• Flexibility: you choose where you work with flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing: your physical and mental health is important to us.
• Proximity: you work in an open culture, so feel free to speak to anyone, at any level.
• Salary: you receive a competitive salary package with interesting benefits.
• Sustainability: you work within a company with an integrated sustainability policy.

If you're a self-starter who is passionate about helping financial institutions integrate ESG and CSR considerations into their business strategies, make sure to send in your CV and let’s get in touch!

Let’s grow together

Welcome to BDO, a worldwide consulting firm where you can bring your own personality to your job! We help organisations grow sustainably with our expertise in audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory and accountancy.

At BDO, you are not just a number. Your wellbeing and development are just as important to us as the personal, hands-on advice and pragmatic solutions we offer our clients. Because as you grow, so do we and so do our clients. That is why our slogan is 'Let's Grow Together'!