Position Summary
Senior, Sustainability - Climate Risk
At Deloitte, our ESG & Sustainability Services Team provides reporting, strategic, and technical expertise to clients across various sectors on a broad spectrum of climate-related topics, including risk management, decarbonization, emissions measurement, and reporting. Our team combines climate specialists and CPAs to advise companies on emerging Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) trends and market dynamics, focusing on enhancing internal processes for collecting, analyzing, measuring, and reporting climate-related information. We are a client-facing team that designs, implements, and manages sustainability and climate risk programs for diverse clients. We seek individuals who are passionate about sustainability and climate, self-motivated, self-directed, and committed to producing high-quality work.
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Recruiting for this role ends on 5/31/2025.
Work you'll do
As a Sustainability Senior, your main responsibilities will include:
- Support the delivery of projects for clients with a focus on climate risk assessments to support strategic planning and resilience-building efforts. You will also support general sustainability and environmental consulting services.
- Performing research, stakeholder engagement, and analysis as part of climate risk/materiality assessments and climate/ESG risk and opportunity analyses
- Support corporate reporting in line with recognized ESG standards and frameworks such as GHG Protocol, TCFD, GRI, SASB, CDP, PRI, and WEF-IBC
- Participate in client meetings and assist in preparation of reports
- Develop strategy for lead identification and identification of markets/industries where practice capabilities can be applied
- Work independently to drive a client pitch end-to-end and developing relevant materials
The team
Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Diversity of background, education and experience are critical to our ability to respond to the rapidly-evolving needs of our clients and core to our talent strategy. While quality is our top priority, our Sustainability & ESG Services professionals are committed to excellence, and to enhancing the trust of the investing public and capital markets. By focusing on innovation, Deloitte continues to raise the bar on quality and deliver greater value to our clients. Learn more about Deloitte Audit.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Climate/Earth Systems Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience in consulting or similar industry
- Experience with climate risk modeling and climate risk scenario analysis/stress testing, including for physical and/or transition risk, and climate adaptation and mitigation
- Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of ESG-related standards, frameworks, or disclosure regulations (e.g., TCFD, GHG Protocol, SASB, ISSB IFRS, EU CSRD, CA SB 261, etc.) is helpful
- Experience with using climate change model data (IPCC, GCMs)
- Familiarity with Earth's climate system, including the mechanisms driving climate change and variability
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary groups and using interpersonal skills
- Experience in client-facing roles managing engagement teams to deliver data aspects
- Familiarity of climate risks across various industry sectors
- Sustainability certification (e.g., GRI or SASB's Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting credential a plus) or certified public accountant (CPA) with relevant sustainability experience
- Familiarity with transition risks and climate-related opportunities is beneficial
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical and efficient solutions
- Comfort with combining both qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve business problems
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively. Comfortable working under changing priorities and supporting the team under pressure
- Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to think laterally and adapt previous experience and solutions to new projects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment
- Experience with project management support including budget analysis, status reporting, and issue management
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,920 to $180,960.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.
Our people and culture
Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.
Our purpose
Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Learn more about Deloitte's purpose, commitments, and impact.
Professional development
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte & Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Requisition code: 207265