Financial Services - Technology Risk - Sustainable Finance Technology - Manager

Job ID: 1414912333Location: London, GB, SE1 2AFJob Function: Technology RiskEmployer: EY Global ServicesApply by: 2026-09-08Company: EYAt EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Manager, Sustainable Finance Technology, EY Financial ServicesWhen the financial services industry works well, it creates growth and prosperity for hundreds of millions of people. At EY Financial Services, we share a single focus — to build a better financial services industry, not just for now, but for the future.We are proud to be advocates of change to make businesses across the world more sustainable because we believe in long-term value. Delivering sustainable long-term value in Financial Services means new strategies, a new approach to managing risk, new products and services and new ways of engaging stakeholders. The Sustainable Finance Technology team is EY’s delivery team for sustainability projects in financial services. The team sits alongside other sustainability financial services teams, specifically the Sustainability Risk team (quantitative solutions, processes and frameworks for financial risk management), Sustainable Finance Transformation, Sustainable Finance Conduct and Non-Financial Risk as well as our dedicated assurance team (Climate Change & Sustainability Services).We see this as a real opportunity to directly help financial institutions be agents of change in the transition to a greener, more sustainable world.The Opportunity The Sustainable Finance Technology team is looking for candidates who are dedicated and capable of helping us to develop and grow our sustainable finance business.We are seeking high performing Managers to join our team. As a Sustainable Finance Technology Manager, you will primarily work with financial services clients across sectors including Banking & Capital Markets, Wealth & Asset Management and Insurance, to help them leverage data & technology assets in their sustainability initiatives. You will bring your deep understanding of ESG tools, applications and data vendors to help EY craft new sustainability solutions. You will also budget and manage project resources, reporting to senior client directors during these initiatives.This role sits within EY’s Technology Risk practice and will focus on the use of data & technology to manage sustainability challenges. Client work will be both local and global.There are a wide range of exciting sustainability-driven projects that you may be involved in, such as:Sustainable finance transformation and regulatory compliance programmesSustainable finance data strategy, architecture and data model designsTrading of Carbon and nature offsets on regulated exchanges, Article 6 registries, Digital MRV for Carbon projectsReporting and disclosures including TCFD, SFDR, SASB, GRI, EU Taxonomy & CSRDESG vendor selection assessments and vendor benchmarkingManagement of ESG technology strategy, design and implementationYour Key ResponsibilitiesYou will deliver ESG technology engagements on a standalone basis or as part of a larger transformation agendaYou will contribute to the development of technology services, approaches and solutions that enable our clients to meet sustainability objectivesYou will develop tactical and strategic solutions to sustainability tech and data issues through means such as data analysis, creating frameworks and/or working with developers to build new tools and modelsYou will support sales activities including drafting of project proposal documents, meeting potential clients, inputting into branding & marketing, managing pipeline and drafting contracts as requiredYou will lead teams on ESG technology engagements, providing direction whilst keeping a clear focus on anticipating and identifying risks, escalating issues as appropriateYou will partner with other sustainability-focused teams within Consulting and other EY service lines (e.g. Tax, Assurance, Strategy) to provide technology and data input that is aligned to their broader ESG strategy, initiatives and targetsYou will build relationships with ESG technology vendors to equip the team with the necessary resources and expertise to help our clients through ESG complexitiesYou will provide innovative insights for clients and contribute to thought leadership.You will actively drive operational efficiency on projects through budgeting, billing, and resourcingYou will invest yourself in your junior team members’ development and success Skills and Attributes for SuccessAs a Manager within the team, you will be expected to manage workstreams and people as part of a range of projects, and will regularly engage with client representatives, so it is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do so: ESG Data and TechAbility to apply ESG data & technology to address new and evolving use cases within Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management or Private EquityExperience in at least one of the ESG pillars and of at least some ESG regulations and their impact on financial services firmsUnderstanding of financed emissions and the role of financial services in meeting global environmental targetsExperience in ESG data & technology change programmes implemented and integrated within existing architectures and environmentsKnowledge of ESG data vendors, data models, common usage and associated pitfalls, as well as ESG market data trendsAnd/ or skillsCarbon and/or nature markets expertise, including voluntary carbon markets, compliance markets, Article 6 and market participants.Strong knowledge of carbon market data including MRV.Ability to translate business and sustainability requirements into data, technology and AI-enabled solutions.Business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping and operating model design.Broader Technology DeliveryExperience in solution architecture, data management & strategy and/or large-scale transformation programme deliveryGood understanding of agile and traditional SDLC delivery methods including experience using tools such as JIRA or DevOps.Understanding of modern technology such as process automation (ServiceNow, Pega) or cloud (Azure, AWS) how it’s delivered and used within the context of financial firmsConsulting and LeadershipExcellent ability to visualise, present, describe and use complex information, highlighting challenges and proposing solutionsLeadership skills, ability to lead engagement project teams, manage delivery risk, identify client issues, as well as to structure and delegate work effectivelyIntellectual curiosity, excellent problem-solving skills and active listeningStrong facilitation, presentation and communication skills, both verbal and writtenStakeholder management skills. ability to engage, manage and build relationshipsCounselling and mentoring skills to support junior members in the team and foster their personal developmentTo qualify for the role you must haveExperience working in a range of projects related to ESG and/or sustainable finance, ideally within banking, insurance, pensions, wealth and asset management and/or private equity specificallyTrack record of success running small projects or parts of large projects in the financial services and/or within a consulting environmentProfessional experience around data management and/or technology deliveryDemonstrable experience of the skills needed to succeed in a consulting role, with the ability to understand clients’ needs and develop innovative solutionsStrong academic record including a degree and ideally relevant professional qualificationsA minimum of 5 years relevant professional experienceExperience in financial services growth initiatives, risk management or regulatory change delivery preferredWhat We Are Looking ForWe want Sustainable Finance Technology consulting professionals who are not just great technicians but brilliant consultants. Professionals who can build networks, spot industry trends and solve industry problems. If you are interested in being part of a growing team, serving clients and reaching your full potential, we want to hear from you!What working at EY offers EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. Shape your future with confidence!Apply now.Please note: Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. We ask because it matters!EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.