Our client is a leading global firm based in Chicago, committed to excellence in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Role Overview:
As an ESG Reporting Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the firm's ESG reporting activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and driving continuous improvement in ESG performance. You will work closely with senior leadership, sustainability teams, and external stakeholders to maintain accurate and comprehensive ESG data and reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- ESG Reporting: Lead the preparation, analysis, and submission of annual ESG reports, ensuring alignment with global reporting standards, such as GRI, CSRD, SASB, TCFD, and CDP.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (finance, operations, HR, legal, etc.) and external stakeholders (auditors, regulators, investors, etc.) to gather relevant ESG information and communicate findings.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and stay updated on ESG-related regulatory changes and best practices, ensuring the firm's ESG strategy and reporting are compliant with both local and global regulations.
- Strategy & Analysis: Support the development of ESG strategy by providing analytical insights on ESG performance trends and recommending opportunities for improvements.
- Reporting Frameworks: Ensure that ESG reports meet industry-specific guidelines and frameworks, and incorporate stakeholder feedback for continuous enhancement.
- Internal Training & Development: Lead training sessions for internal teams on ESG best practices, reporting processes, and data integrity.
- Ad-hoc Projects: Assist with ESG-related ad-hoc projects, including sustainability initiatives, audits, and special reporting requests.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Finance, Business, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in ESG reporting, sustainability, or corporate responsibility, ideally within a corporate or consulting environment.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, CSRD, SASB, TCFD, CDP), as well as relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders at different levels.
- Project Management: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with ESG reporting software or data management tools.