SATIC - FS Sustainability Consultant at PwC South Africa

Qualifications /Certifications required:

• We will consider a range of university degrees and professional qualifications in a relevant subject matter area. However, on top of this, candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience in client delivery across one or a number of sustainability reporting requirements.

Experience required:

Experience aligned with the outlined activities

• Knowledge of asset managers, banks and insurers from working within the business or providing professional services consulting support to firms in the financial services sector.
• Experience of having worked on implementations of new financial services regulations.
• Up to date with emerging regulations and standards such as TCFD, CSRD,SDR, SS3/19, ISSB and global transition planning activities, such as the Transition Plan Taskforce in the UK
• Project management skills with a demonstrated ability to work on multiple engagements effectively
• Experience in a fast-paced environment and effective prioritisation skills
• Experience in managing and coaching teams
• Clear and effective communication skills: particularly in managing complex stakeholder landscapes
• Ability to build key stakeholder relationships, both internally and with clients

Responsibilities of role: 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team in various Sustainability reporting activities, including:
• Current state Sustainability reporting assessments
• Regulatory impact assessments and gap analysis
• Sustainability reporting landscape reviews and horizon scanning
• Sustainability materiality assessments
• Sustainability reporting maturity assessments
• Sustainability reporting implementation design
• Sustainability reporting assurance readiness assessments
• Manage client-facing and internal engagements, overseeing progress and budgets Serve as a subject matter expert on projects, specific topics, or reporting frameworks
• Stay updated on the latest reporting developments through continuous research Manage day-to-day relationships with key client and internal stakeholders Identify new client opportunities and contribute to the development of sales and marketing materials, including proposals and thought leadership
• Contribute to the further development of our Sustainability Reporting proposition and approach, including digital assets

People Responsibilities:

• Develop junior team members through effective coaching, supervision, and training
• Practise upward management and communication
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment