Senior Consultant – Climate Risk Assessment & Modelling

Job title: Senior Consultant – Climate Risk Assessment & Modelling

Company: KPMG


Job description: Job DescriptionKPMG’s Climate Change & Sustainability service is focussed 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.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, action-orientated services including:

• Climate-related risk and opportunity assessments and scenario analysis.
• Climate hazard modelling and financial quantification of climate risks and opportunities.
• Carbon baselines for operational and financed emissions.
• Decarbonisation and net-zero 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 (AASB, IFRS S1 & S2 and TCFD).

In response to growing client demand for our services, there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced climate risk professional to join our team in Sydney as a Senior Consultant (3-4 years’ relevant experience).How are you extraordinary?In this role, you will take guidance from Managers, Associate Directors or Directors in the execution of work activities on engagements. The role:

• Stays at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, continually building these elements into our service offering.
• Inputs and contributes to the planning and substantive delivery of engagements, including research and analysis, PowerPoint presentation design, quantitative modelling, work plans, timelines, project management and resource allocation.
• Takes responsibility on projects or engagements below management-level, and works with less experienced team members, including directing and reviewing the work outputs and assisting with training and career development of Consultants.

Key expected leadership attributes and behaviours:

• You are analytically minded and enjoy applying structured thinking and analysis techniques to complex problems.
• You have excellent attention to detail
• You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.
• You are a teambuilder who does your best work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team around you to collaborate, share ideas, and learn together.
• You prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and present to the senior leadership teams for review.

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:

• Conducting qualitative and quantitative climate risk and opportunity assessments and scenario analysis, with multiple climate risk scenarios across various time horizons.
• Understanding and manipulating large datasets, including climate model output, geospatial data and emissions data.
• Applying analytical and statistical approaches while conducting data analysis, modelling and metric development. Experience in climate hazard assessment and/or climate transition assessment and associated modelling will be favourably considered.
• Ability to downscale global and/or regional models to national and sub-national areas, including an understanding of the complexities of translating climate and hazard projections into local contexts for risk assessment.
• Coding experience in MATLAB, Python, R or ArcGIS
• Knowledge of climate change and climate-related risk in a policy, research or financial or corporate context.
• Experience in flood modelling (not necessary but desirable)
• An understanding of the climate system, including knowledge of climate variability and extremes.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to develop and strengthen client relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative to address challenges.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage own workflow and that of others.
• Experience in a consultancy, academic setting or research institute with technical expertise in climate change.

QualificationsMaster’s degree and/or PhD in Science, Environment, Sustainability, Engineering or Environmental Economics, desirable.Additional InformationWhat we offer youWe 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 people’s 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 no-one 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 who’ve got your back. You’ll 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, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re 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 .At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

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Location: Sydney, NSW

Job date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:12:34 GMT

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