Senior Associate – Assurance (Sustainability)
Core
Senior Associate in Financial Services Sustainability Assurance team helping banks, insurers, and asset managers build trust in sustainability reporting by assessing disclosures and evaluating reporting processes.
Role type
Senior IC assurance specialist (sustainability/ESG)
Builds
Sustainability assurance engagements and disclosures for financial institutions
Domain
Financial services, sustainability reporting, climate risk
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Sustainability reporting frameworks (IFRS S1/S2, ISSA 5000, GRI, Bursa Malaysia), risk assessment, controls testing, evidence gathering, stakeholder management, data analytics, coaching junior staff, regulatory monitoring
Preferred skills
Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA), experience in external audit or ESG reporting, knowledge of climate risk management and sustainable finance, proficiency in Excel and assurance technology
Technologies
Data analytics tools, digital assurance platforms, Excel
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver assigned sections of sustainability assurance engagements; Review sustainability reports against applicable frameworks; Assess governance, processes, and controls for sustainability data collection; Test sustainability metrics and supporting evidence; Coordinate day-to-day fieldwork and monitor progress; Review work prepared by associates and provide coaching; Monitor emerging sustainability regulations and assess implications for clients
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities