KPMG Ireland Hiring for Energy and Carbon – Subject Matter Expert Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

Due to unprecedented demand and supporting KPMG’s global commitment to investing €1.5b in developing ESG advisory capacity over the next three years, KPMG Sustainable Futures is currently undertaking a recruitment campaign to grow all areas of the Sustainable Futures business, including sustainability strategy, decarbonisation, climate risk, energy advisory & M&A, circular economy, reporting and assurance, and sustainable finance.

In this role, your work will focus predominantly on engagements related to related to sustainable energy transition and decarbonisation of energy systems, including policy analyses, market reviews, technical reviews and due diligence activities. You may also support the Sustainable Futures team on wider engagements to broaden your exposure to the evolving ESG agenda and will have the opportunity to contribute to KPMG’s global sustainability network. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to build upon their acumen and experience to make an impact in the global transition to a low carbon future.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university, with Master’s degree in relevant field a plus
• 5+ years of experience in renewables (solar, wind, biogas, geothermal), future fuels (hydrogen, green ammonia), decarbonisation is a plus
• Strong understanding of key decarbonisation and energy systems trends in Ireland and the EU, from regulations to public commitments and understanding of the energy transition from the corporate point of view
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, comfort working with numbers / quantitative models
• Ability to think strategically, break down complex problems and communicate them with ease both in oral and written communication
• Demonstrate critical thinking to challenge existing processes both with clients and within team
• Experience in leading teams, creating inclusive environments, and motivating team members
• Demonstrate project management skills, including developing and overseeing the successful execution of project plans, budgets, deliverables, billing, and collections
• Demonstrate growth mindset and enthusiasm for coaching junior colleagues and supporting their professional development

Your work will be varied. Your core responsibilities may include:

• Leading the delivery of client work, including leading client meetings and workshops, give presentations
• Application and ongoing development of KPMG tools and methodologies
• Dedicate time to build KPMG’s public profile, represent KPMG at professional events (virtual or in person) and guest lectures, as well as supporting KPMG’s recruitment drives
• Driving KPMG’s business development activities through identifying business opportunities as well as supporting work in KPMG research and publications
• Continuous professional development, keeping up to date on relevant topics and skills via training courses organised by the KPMG Business School
• Developing strong relationships with internal colleagues and clients as well as supervising, mentoring, and coaching junior staff

We offer more than just a career opportunity:

• An opportunity to influence the future and make an impact in Ireland’s sustainability and energy transition
• Access to cutting edge research and expertise through KPMG’s global sustainability network
• Opportunities for on-the-job learning from experts working in Ireland’s leading sustainability consulting team
• Opportunity to participate in a dedicated ESG training programme developed by KPMG in conjunction with the European Business School, which will provide a highly relevant ESG qualification
• Access to a robust performance development system that sets ambitious goals and provides the support to reach them
• Secondment opportunities to KPMG’s global sustainability network
• An in-house award-winning team of training specialists who will help you achieve your career goals

Team:

KPMG Sustainable Futures is the leading ESG advisory practice in Ireland, providing strategic support to corporates and government bodies as they transition to a low-carbon business model and implement the broader sustainability agenda within their business.

KPMG Sustainable Futures is a fantastically diverse team, bringing together a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds, accommodating different working patterns and career ambitions. The team is already geographically diverse, coordinating work between the offices in Dublin, Belfast and Cork and the many home offices of our team members around Ireland.

The team is at the cutting edge of the ESG agenda, supporting clients on topics such as climate risk and opportunity quantification, biodiversity strategy and decarbonisation pathways, to name but a few. As the leading advisor to the renewable energy sector, KPMG Sustainable Futures has advised on over €2 bn of renewable energy transactions in Ireland over the past 12 months, across more than 4GW of wind and solar assets.

Hard work is rewarded at KPMG:

We offer excellent remuneration packages at all levels. At this level the package includes an extremely competitive base salary, performance based bonus, and a KPMG flexible benefits package.

Diversity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Creating an inclusive culture where all our people achieve their potential is fundamental to our business. In addition, our employees have the option to avail of our flexible working policies/intelligent working arrangements. To learn more about diversity at KPMG, click here.

Our Values:

Our Values define who we are, what we believe and what we stand for. They establish a common identity that unites us. At KPMG, we are truly better Together.

Our Values guide our behaviours day-to-day, informing how we act, the decisions we make, and how we work with each other, our clients, companies that we audit, and all our stakeholders. They guide our thousands of extraordinary people to do what is right, learn and improve every day, think and act boldly, respect and draw strength from our differences, and do what matters.

Integrity: We do what is right.

Excellence: We never stop learning and improving.

Courage: We think and act boldly.

Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences.

For Better: We do what matters.

Apply:

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Sharon Griffin.

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Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role.

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