BDO ESG Lead – Climate Risk, Reporting & Assurance Services


Location: Multiple locations (Global network)
Work Model: Hybrid / On-site (varies by office)
Experience Level: Mid to Senior (5+ years)
Tag: ESG Reporting Specialist | Sustainability Manager | ESG Analyst


About the Firm:

BDO is one of the world’s largest accounting and advisory networks, operating in over 160 countries.

It sits in a powerful position in the sustainability ecosystem because it influences how companies:

  • report ESG data
  • verify sustainability claims
  • align with global climate disclosure frameworks

In simple terms:
BDO helps define what “credible ESG reporting” actually looks like in practice.


About the Role:

This is a high-trust ESG advisory and assurance role.

You are operating at the intersection of:

  • ESG consulting
  • climate risk advisory
  • sustainability assurance
  • regulatory reporting

So you are not just advising companies.
You are validating whether their sustainability claims are actually defensible.


What You’ll Do:

ESG Advisory & Strategy

  • Lead ESG engagements including materiality assessments
  • Develop ESG strategies aligned with client objectives
  • Advise on frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP

Climate Risk & Sustainability Analysis

  • Conduct climate risk and ESG risk assessments
  • Identify sustainability opportunities and business resilience pathways
  • Support development of ESG-integrated business strategies

Sustainability Reporting & Assurance

  • Perform assurance procedures under ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410
  • Review non-financial disclosures for accuracy and compliance
  • Ensure reporting aligns with global standards and regulations

Team Leadership

  • Supervise and mentor junior team members
  • Review technical outputs and ensure quality control
  • Support capability building within the ESG practice

Business Development

  • Contribute to proposals, client pitches, and presentations
  • Support growth of ESG advisory services
  • Engage with clients on sustainability transformation needs

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage multiple ESG engagements across sectors and regions
  • Maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations
  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of outputs

Who They’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years in ESG, sustainability consulting, or risk advisory
  • Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, GHG Protocol)
  • Experience in ESG reporting, strategy, or assurance
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple complex engagements
  • ESG certification is preferred

Why This Role Matters:

This is one of the gatekeeping roles of the ESG ecosystem.

Why?
Because companies cannot just say they are sustainable anymore.

They must be:

  • measured
  • verified
  • audited
  • challenged

And firms like BDO sit in that verification layer.

So you are not just supporting ESG.
You are deciding whether ESG claims survive scrutiny.


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