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With the impact of climate change and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues coming ever more starkly into focus, governments, investors, and businesses are under increasing pressure to take rapid and decisive action. At EY, we believe sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time, which is transforming many industries as companies reimagine how to create change that’s good for business, society and the planet. Sustainability is at the heart of our brand. It is at the heart of our strategy, what we value and measure and what we do every day with our clients and within our own business.
We are currently looking to expand our team.
The opportunity
The EY Valuation, Modeling and Economics (VME) team is looking for market facing talented professionals with considerable experience in economic / ESG modeling (socio-economic, social and environmental measurement and valuation) and in ESG financing. Professionals who can help clients measure, quantify and in some cases monetise their value to and impact on society, assess the link and correlation to financial value and apply the insights to strategy development, decision making, fact-based stakeholder dialogues and disclosures. Other tasks will be on to assist in PPP, financial instruments analysis, PFI services for public and corporate clients and develop new financial instruments for Green finance, building efficiencies, H2. Furthermore to develop bid strategy & risk mitigation measures and build and deliver sophisticated financial structures to support PPPs and infra relates projects.
We are looking for colleagues to join us in Brussels as their home office. You will be working with corporate clients, governments as well as infrastructure investors and private equity clients.
Your key responsibilities
Our VME professionals provide robust quantitative analysis and insight, while leveraging financial, socio-economic and ESG impact modeling, advanced data science, mathematics and statistical skills, to provide robust, evidenced-based analytics to inform our clients’ strategic and operational decision making around all elements of the capital and sustainability agenda. Often reporting directly to a company’s most senior executives, we enhance our clients’ understanding of costs, benefits, societal value and impact, uncertainties and risks to enable more confident, strategic decisions and judgements around their strategic agenda and capital allocation. We employ tools and techniques to deliver predictive and prescriptive analytics and including the use of economic and ESG impact analysis and financial modeling solutions.
EY Valuation Modeling and Economics is part of EY’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice, that advises clients in all aspects of capital allocation decisions, including Sustainable Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Transaction Diligence and Transaction Integration. Our teams share a single focus — we want to help clients create actionable strategies which create positive impact for business, society and the planet.
Skills and attributes for success
Pro- activity, accountability, and mission and results- driven people will flourish in this environment. Dealing with competing priorities, understanding how to manage resources, and communicating effectively are key skills. This will have a significant impact on those around you and help promote a positive work ethics. You should be able to demonstrate the ability to think laterally and adapt previous experience and solutions to new projects and be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment.
To qualify for the role you must have
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in economic modeling and ideally also some experience with environmental and social impact measurement and valuation techniques (e.g. input/output modeling, impact statements, life cycle analysis, SROI);
- Proven working experience in a similar role in consulting industry, a public institution or a bank/financial institution. Working at EIB or European Commission is an asset
- Experience in financial instruments, green finance is a plus.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as economics, econometrics, environmental science or economics, engineering or sustainable finance or related fields;
- Understanding of key sustainability issues and trends (carbon, circular economy, social-economic impact) and how they link to business value;
- Business case modeling: working on complex projects that require knowledge of business strategy, sustainability strategy and operations.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- High motivation and passion for sustainability and a demonstrated capacity to deal with ambiguity and overcome challenges;
- Strong technical, quantitative and analytical skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and preferably in Dutch, French, other language skills merited.
What we offer
We offer a developing, socially, and internationally characterized workplace, competitive pay, and the opportunity to influence the development of the business. You will work with some of the world's leading companies - our clients.
Plus, we offer:
- Extensive support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- Acquire a fully accredited corporate MBA (EY Tech or Sustainability MBA) from Hult International Business School, whilst working with EY, completely free
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you
- EY is a value-driven company where team spirit, respect and integrity are important key words. In addition to our employees’ commitment and expertise, our shared values create success in the market.
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.
Join us in building a better working world.
Apply now!
