Assistant Manager, ESG Consulting

Function(s): Advisory

Work Type: Permanent

Start Date for Applications: 28 Nov 2025

Closing Date for Applications:

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Job Description

Be in front of challenges. Lead, innovate, and empower sustainable change.

About Our ESG Consulting Services

At KPMG, we help organizations navigate the complexities of sustainability and ESG reporting with confidence and clarity. Our ESG Consulting practice combines deep technical expertise with practical insights to support businesses in meeting evolving regulatory requirements, enhancing transparency, and building trust with stakeholders. From materiality assessments and data strategy to reporting aligned with global standards such as ISSB, GRI, TCFD, SASB, and CSRD, we empower clients to integrate sustainability into their core strategy and deliver meaningful impact.

Role overview

We are seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and support ESG consulting engagements, with a strong focus on sustainability reporting and disclosure development.

The ideal candidate has solid experience across major reporting frameworks, strong consulting capabilities, and the discipline to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead or support ESG and sustainability reporting aligned to major frameworks: ISSB/IFRS, GRI, TCFD, SASB, and emerging standards such as ESRS/CSRD.
• Conduct materiality assessments, ESG data collection, KPI development, and process enhancements.
• Produce clear, structured deliverables and ensure on-time, high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage client engagement activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and development of ESG methodologies.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering growth and excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related fields.
• Professional certifications in ESG or sustainability reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB, IFRS Sustainability) will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, or corporate sustainability roles.
• Strong understanding of key ESG frameworks and emerging regulatory standards.
• Meticulous and analytical, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical, client-ready outputs.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Background in sustainability domains (environment, climate, sustainable development, corporate sustainability) preferred to complement accounting and reporting strengths within the team.

Your Mindset

• Reliable, proactive, and takes strong ownership of deliverables.
• High work ethic with a hands-on, "get-it-done" mindset.
• Professional, composed, and adaptable in demanding consulting environments.
• A collaborative team player with maturity and sound judgment.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.