Corporate Assurance, Senior Associate

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS), a rapidly growing global team within ERM Group is a Certification, Assurance and Verification Body, with expertise in audit, assessment, validation, verification and assurance work in a wide range of ESG disciplines and sectors. We are looking to add an enthusiastic ESG Assurance Senior Associate to our EMEA/North American based Corporate Assurance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing independent assurance of GHG/ESG information with multinational clients across a wide range of sectors. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support Project Managers with day-to-day delivery of independent assurance of GHG/ESG information in areas such as sustainability reporting, sustainability-linked loans, product claims and carbon markets. Under guidance of more senior colleagues, undertake assurance procedures across a range of projects including media research, analytical data review, evidence collection, site visits and disclosure review. Maintain documentation and project files in line with independent assurance standards and internal quality requirements. Support more senior colleagues during client head office and site level visits. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: A degree level education in a sustainability, engineering, business or audit related field. 0-2 years’ experience with understanding of assurance principles and procedures, GHG/ESG information and data, and knowledge of climate change and sustainability reporting is strongly preferred. A broad interest in sustainability and societal challenges with an understanding of sustainability (business) issues (e.g., governance, environment, health and safety, human rights, supply chain management and community relations. Knowledge of sustainability and GHG reporting, for example for example ASRS, GRI Standards, GHG Protocol, ISSB, CDP, DJSI, TCFD and SDGs. Knowledge or experience of auditing or assurance standards used for sustainability/GHG reporting (e.g. ISAE3000, ISAE3410, ISO14064:3, PCAOB Attestation Standards). Technical knowledge of environmental impacts and emissions including climate change and GHG. Ability to support tasks across multiple projects in parallel to meet client expectations and delivery deadlines. An appreciation of the importance of maintaining and developing client relationships. Proven ability in data and spreadsheet analysis (use of Microsoft Excel) Demonstrable writing and communication skills good data analytics skills. Willingness and ability to learn quickly and contribute enthusiastically to our growing business. Be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation. Willingness to travel for visits to client head offices and operational sites. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage