Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Manager, Deals

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Deals

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we value every individual's role in shaping our future. We're looking for candidates who excel in their roles and embody our core behaviours of Trusted Leadership and Distinctive Outcomes. Trusted Leadership focuses on building trust, delivering sustained results, and showing courage and honesty. Distinctive Outcomes emphasize excellence, collaboration, and inclusiveness. We seek self-aware, collaborative individuals committed to continuous learning and delivering quality and integrity.

The ESG Manager will drive ESG strategy, implementation, and compliance, ensuring alignment with global standards, investment frameworks, and corporate governance best practices. This role will focus on IPO readiness, ESG risk management, and sustainability transformation across industries such as financial services, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.

With ESG playing a critical role in investment decision-making and due diligence, the ESG Manager will lead sustainability reporting, regulatory compliance, and responsible investment initiatives, while supporting organizations in embedding ESG principles into their business models. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement with executives, investors, and regulators, along with expertise in sustainable finance, impact investing, circular economy, and ethical supply chains.

What to consider before applying

• This role requires the candidate to be based out of our Riyadh or Dubai office.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead ESG due diligence processes for clients, ensuring alignment with global and Middle Eastern ESG frameworks.
• Develop and implement ESG strategies, embedding sustainability into corporate governance, risk management, and operations.
• Support organizations in building ESG capabilities, offering advisory on materiality assessments, disclosures, and ESG transformation.
• Assist companies in preparing for IPO readiness, integrating ESG factors into investor reporting and financial disclosures.
• Provide guidance on sustainability governance, climate risk, and responsible investing.
• Develop long-term ESG roadmaps tailored to market regulations and business needs.
• Advise clients on climate change policies, ESG reporting obligations, and industry best practices.
• Stay ahead of evolving ESG trends, risks, and opportunities in the Middle East region.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience in ESG, sustainability advisory, corporate governance, or regulatory compliance, with a preference for Middle East experience.
• Candidates with experience working in corporate ESG advisory, investment firms, sustainability consulting, or operational risk management and sustainability solutions (such as those specializing in ESG risk, due diligence, and sustainability strategy implementation). Big 4 experience is not required, and ESG audit experience is not necessary.
• Deep understanding of Middle Eastern ESG regulations, corporate sustainability challenges, and regional business practices.
• Arabic-speaking candidates are preferred due to market engagement needs.
• Strong knowledge of ESG due diligence, corporate reporting, sustainable finance, and IPO readiness.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexible programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at PwC Life.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Budget Analysis, Business Valuations, Carve-Outs, Cash Flow Analysis, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Creativity, Data Analysis, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Data Analytics, Data Integrity, Deal Structures, Draft Preparation, Due Diligence Research, Earnings Quality, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 43 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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