Global Head of ESG Reporting (New York)

Our Client

Our client is a global financial institution that provides asset servicing, investment management and wealth management services for institutions, high-net-worth individuals and families. They are now seeking an experienced leader to join them as Global Head of ESG Reporting. As the Global Head of ESG Reporting, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our ESG initiatives and ensuring our commitment to sustainability aligns with industry best practices. You will lead efforts to develop, implement, and communicate ESG reporting strategies, while collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Job Description

• The role has direct responsibility for ensuring that all ESG, but especially climate related reports, for the Corporation and its international subsidiaries are prepared in compliance with the respective reporting frameworks and requirements, and submitted on a timely basis, completely and accurately
• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Accounting and External Reporting to continue to develop and build the team structure required to support the expanding and increasingly complex ESG reporting requirements
• Set clear and measurable goals and objectives for the team and individuals, ensuring performance assessments are completed in line with corporate requirements
• Present in regular cadence to Disclosure Committee, Executive Management, and the Board of Directors, as appropriate, about the status of the implementation project as well as newly released ESG reporting requirements
• Lead the implementation of a global Climate Management and Accounting Platform including the collection of requirements and vendor assessment
• Oversee the design and implementation of internal controls over sustainability reporting, working closely with Global Financial Control team
• Utilize the platform capabilities to develop and maintain Climate dashboards for tracking and reporting progress against climate goals and prepare regular updates to CSISI on climate related data
• Proactively identify ESG related reporting issues, risks, opportunities, and trends that may impact the Corporation and stay abreast of new developments in climate reporting frameworks and regulations
• Manage the quarterly Disclosure Committee agenda and deliverables as it relates to ESG reporting
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external auditors and provide oversight to the annual audit process as defined for each audit cycle
• Support the Investor Relations team in preparation for earnings calls, shareholder reporting, etc

Requirements

• Master degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent 
• The ideal candidate possesses overall ESG, but especially climate and GHG related reporting experience and knowledge of the different reporting frameworks (i.e., Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
• Thorough understanding of current and emerging climate reporting frameworks and regulations, both internationally as well as within the U.S., especially the SEC proposal and subsequent final ruling (or willingness to obtain such understanding within a short period)
• This role will be based in New York City, US.
• Extensive experience as a successful, detail-oriented leader who can function independently with diverse stakeholders and manage through influence across all levels and functions
• Proven track record of leading successful ESG reporting initiatives in a complex corporate environment.