Associate Director - Climate Risk Advisory

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges steer change strengthen transition and to grow sustainably and responsibly. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients our people our communities and our planet.

Our Climate Change & Sustainability service is focused on assisting a wide variety of Australian and international clients to understand and optimise their organisational response to the challenges and opportunities of climate change carbon management and emission reduction.

Your Opportunity

To support our vibrant and growing Climate Change & Sustainability services practice we have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to come join our team.

We work with leading organisations across industries and sectors (including financial services extractives power utilities retail manufacturing infrastructure and government) and deliver a wide range of exciting actionorientated services including:

• Climaterelated risk and opportunity assessments and scenario analysis.
• Climate hazard modelling and financial quantification of climate risks and opportunities.
• Carbon baselining for operational and financed emissions.
• Decarbonisation target setting and netzero strategies.
• Integration of climate strategy into sustainability risk management and corporate processes.
• Development of innovative and practical recommendations to manage climate risk and maximise opportunities in the low carbon economy.
• Managing and reporting on climate carbon and GHG data and developing KPIs.
• Supporting the development of climate related disclosures in alignment with various frameworks and standards (ASRS IFRS S1 & S2 and TCFD).

How are you extraordinary

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 knowledge skills and experience could include:

• Climate Risk and Reporting experience with 7 9 years relevant experience
• Experience in a consultancy or in industry with technical expertise in carbon and decarbonisation (e.g. corporates and financial services organisations) as well as demonstrated experience and capability in climate change climate risk assessment carbon or/ GHG aligned activities these could be across strategy governance program development and execution policy auditing and advisory risk and/or program management.
• A solid understanding of climate change and climaterelated risk in a policy research or financial or corporate context.
• Knowledge of other technical and regulatory developments in relation to climate change and carbon including an awareness of global and domestic frameworks (IPCC UNFCCC etc) and established and emerging standards (ASSB ISSB TCFD etc) highly desirable.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills particularly when communicating on an engagement to a wide range of stakeholders from senior management to project managers.
• Strong ability to engage with clients and develop meaningful relationships to aid in business development.
• Strong people skills with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading inspiring and working with teams including the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage multiple projects in parallel effectively planning and overseeing teams and providing technical guidance input and structuring to deliver excellent highquality outcomes according to timelines and budgets.
• High levels of motivation and initiative to take ownership of projects and opportunities and see them through to completion.
• Appropriate tertiary qualification (e.g. science engineering environment sustainability commerce).

Additional Information :

We offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals ongoing learning and development opportunities a collaborative and inclusive culture and flexible and agile work practices that focus on our peoples wellbeing to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. We also believe that our business plays a distinct and vital role in helping solve important social health and safety and environmental issues.

KPMG Australia harnesses the passion and capabilities of our people to empower positive change with our clients and in our communities.

We believe that our nation can never reach its full potential until everyone has equal access to opportunity. Our Corporate Citizenship approach focuses our efforts on driving change for Indigenous Australia Mental Health Climate Action and Lifelong Learning and the founding principle to leave noone behind.

Underpinning our approach are the UN Sustainable Development Goals a global blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for people and planet. By following the SDG framework business will prosper. When we acknowledge the interdependency of our world and bring everyone on the journey we mitigate risk open up new markets and bring hope to future generations.

• Indigenous Australia SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
• Mental Health SDG 3 Good Health and Wellbeing 
• Climate Action SDG 13 Climate Action
• Lifelong Learning SDG 4 Quality Education

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges steer change 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 whove got your back. Youll 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 youll take control over how you work. Were 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.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application please contact the Talent Support Team.

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

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges steer change 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 whove got your back. Youll 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 youll take control over how you work. Were 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.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application please contact the Talent Support Team.

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