Esg Manager

**Job Description**:
Given the increasing relevance of ESG in M&A transactions, including climate risk, decarbonisation strategy, social impact and robustness of internal governance, KPMG is building a dedicated ESG Due Diligence team within its Transaction Services business. The establishment of this dedicated ESG Due Diligence team focused on the deal environment presents an exciting career opportunity, both in terms of professional development and potential for real-world impact. This deals focused role will be an integral part of a market-leading firm-wide ESG team focused on one of the defining issues of our time and directly supported by KPMG's Australian Board and the Executive team.

Working closely with your transaction services colleagues, you will be actively leading aspects on deals relating to Climate Risk, Decarbonisation Strategy and ESG related considerations by:

- Building and maintaining relationships with target clients and key internal stakeholders within the Deals and other divisions of the firm
- Actively involved in and managing the delivery of ESG due diligence engagements, including qualitative and quantitative analysis as well as written and verbal advice
- meet regulatory, investor and stakeholder demands/ expectations,
- ensure the ‘target’ business is positioned to address those risks and also capture the value upside opportunities from climate change;
- analyse and assess the range of mitigation and adaptation strategies available to address ESG risks and value creation opportunities (including the adoption of net zero strategies, carbon market participation and transition planning), and
- embed the ESG risk, strategy, targets and governance into financial reporting frameworks, in line with market and investor expectations.

**How are you extraordinary?**

You are an **avid learner** with a deep passion for ESG. You are curious, keen to collaborate, learn from others, and stay abreast of research and thought leadership in ESG.

You actively seek out **opportunities for growth**, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.

You are able to **prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables** and present to the senior leadership teams for review.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

- Experience in consulting or strategy roles
- Ambition to work in a fast paced, result-oriented, multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment
- Proven track record managing time critical projects
- Ability to extract insights and meaning from quantitative information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a range of different stakeholders
- Passionate about the climate change agenda
- Experience in deals environment preferred but not mandatory

Additional Information

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. We partner with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change, drive disruption, and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._