Associate Director

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia KPMG Full time
About KPMG

KPMG is a global professional services firm with a strong presence in Australia. We help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, and enable growth across various industries.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Climate Change and Sustainability services practice. As a key member of our team, you will support business development, lead advisory projects, and apply your technical knowledge to drive client success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support business development and lead advisory projects in climate change and sustainability
  • Apply technical knowledge to drive client success and deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Lead and manage multiple projects in parallel, effectively planning and overseeing teams
  • Develop and implement climate-related risk and opportunity assessments and scenario analysis
  • Integrate climate strategy into sustainability, risk management, and corporate processes
  • Develop innovative and practical recommendations to manage climate risk and maximize opportunities in the low-carbon economy
Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience and capability in climate change, climate risk assessment, carbon, or GHG aligned activities
  • Solid understanding of climate change and climate-related risk in a policy, research, or financial or corporate context
  • Knowledge of other technical and regulatory developments in relation to climate change and carbon, including an awareness of global and domestic frameworks and established and emerging standards
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, particularly when communicating on an engagement to a wide range of stakeholders
  • Strong ability to engage with clients and develop meaningful relationships to aid in business development
  • Strong people skills, with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading, inspiring, and working with teams
  • Demonstrated capability to lead and manage multiple projects in parallel, effectively planning and overseeing teams and providing technical guidance, input, and structuring
  • High levels of motivation and initiative to take ownership of projects and opportunities and see them through to completion
  • Appropriate tertiary qualification (e.g., science, engineering, environment, sustainability, commerce)
  • Experience in a consultancy or in industry, with technical expertise in carbon and decarbonization, particularly for corporates and financial services organizations
About Us

KPMG is committed to driving positive change and empowering our clients and communities. We believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all individuals.

We are proud to be a signatory to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy.

At KPMG, we offer a range of benefits and programs to support our people's wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive rewards package.


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