A&A - SG - Director (Sustainability & Specialized Assurance)

Title: A&A - SG - Director ( (Sustainability & Specialized Assurance)

Are you ready to unleash your potential?

At Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

We believe we have a responsibility to be a force for good, and WorldImpact is our portfolio of initiatives focused on making a tangible impact on society’s biggest challenges and creating a better future. We strive to advise clients on how to deliver purpose-led growth and embed more equitable, inclusive as well as sustainable business practices.

Hence, we seek talented individuals driven to excel and innovate, working together to achieve our shared goals.

We are committed to creating positive work experiences that foster a culture of respect and inclusion, where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone is recognised for their contributions.

Ready to unleash your potential with us? Join the winning team now!

Work you’ll do

• Advising clients on ESG issues: You will work with clients to identify and prioritize ESG issues that are relevant to their business and provide strategic advice on how to address these issues. This may include developing ESG policies, setting targets and metrics, and implementing ESG reporting frameworks.

• Conducting ESG assessments: You will conduct ESG assessments of clients' operations, supply chains, and products/services to identify potential risks and opportunities. You will analyze ESG data and provide insights to clients on how to improve their ESG performance.

• Developing ESG strategies: You will work with clients to develop ESG strategies that align with their business goals and values. This may include developing sustainability roadmaps, identifying ESG investment opportunities, and integrating ESG considerations into business decision-making processes.

• Managing ESG projects: You will manage ESG projects from start to finish, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with clients and other stakeholders to ensure that project objectives are met.

• Staying up to date on ESG trends: You will stay up to date on emerging ESG trends and best practices and share your knowledge with clients and colleagues. You will also contribute to the development of ESG thought leadership and research.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally,Directors across our Firm are expected to:

• Lead from the front, acting as an exemplary role model of integrity for leaders at all levels; promote a strong sense of loyalty and followership as well as to energise others to perform at the highest level.
• Build a high-performance culture by cultivating individual and team strengths; drive outstanding service, quality and stakeholder value, often through a mix of large cross-business and/or cross-border teams.
• Anticipate market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiates Deloitte from others.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders and influencers, using highly developed influencing skills to drive positive impact in complex situations.
• Set and communicate strategic direction, excite people around the vision and align diverse, cross-business as well as cross-border teams to achieve success.
• Manage the development of a strong pipeline of diverse talent for current/ future success; own and drive a talent experience that differentiates Deloitte from others.
• Actively manages the business to deliver maximum value to Deloitte and to external stakeholders.
• Anticipate market and competitor trends to develop and deliver bold and innovative solutions that differentiates Deloitte.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of ESG issues: You should have a deep understanding of ESG issues and their impact on businesses. You should be able to analyze and interpret ESG data and communicate your findings to clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong project management skills: You should have strong project management skills and be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You should be able to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with clients and other stakeholders. You should be able to build strong relationships with clients and be able to influence and persuade them to adopt ESG strategies that are in line with their values and goals.
• Business acumen: You should have a strong understanding of business and financial concepts and be able to apply this knowledge to ESG issues. You should be able to identify ESG investment opportunities and make a business case for ESG strategies.
• Analytical skills: You should have strong analytical skills and be able to analyze complex data sets. You should be able to identify trends and patterns in ESG data and provide insights to clients.
• Familiar with specific industries: You should be familiar with the ESG issues and landscape of a specific industry, preferably financial institutions, real estate, or agricultural.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via firm’s business contact number or business email address.