Back Associate, Sustainability Reporting & Data

Requisition ID 34407 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Environment & Sustainability Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 2 years Posting End Date 18/03/2024

About EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneer in fostering sustainable development and private sector growth across emerging economies. Committed to environmental and social responsibility, EBRD plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable finance and investment.

Position Overview

As an Associate, Sustainability Reporting & Data, you will be an integral part of the Environment and Sustainability Department (ESD), working closely with the Policy and Monitoring Directorship. This role is crucial in enhancing EBRD's capacity for environmental and social reporting, aligning with evolving international standards, notably the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) requirements set to apply from 2025. You will collaborate across departments to identify and mitigate gaps in sustainability reporting readiness and contribute to the development of robust data collection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with reporting-focused colleagues to identify sustainability data needs and support IT and Transformation teams in developing systems and processes for data collection, management, verification, and reporting and provide support to on-going digitalisation of sustainability data management.
• Play a significant role in preparing ISSB-compliant financial reporting subject to external audit, ensuring compliance with the latest sustainability reporting standards.
• Ensure sustainability reporting policies remain current and consistent with the regulatory framework.
• Support the Director, Policy and Monitoring, and the Head of Monitoring and Policy on sustainability reporting matters.
• Review procedures across departments to ensure efficient and auditable sourcing of sustainability data.
• Work with Finance and relevant teams to develop EBRD's approach to ISSB reporting.
• Define and support the development of reporting and analytic products to meet sustainability reporting deliverables and deadlines.

  Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with colleagues to support IT and Transformation teams in developing systems for sustainability data collection and management.
  • Ensure ISSB-compliant financial reporting subject to external audit, ensuring compliance with sustainability reporting standards.
  • Ensure sustainability reporting policies align with the regulatory framework.
  • Review procedures to ensure efficient and auditable sourcing of sustainability data.
  • Support the development of reporting and analytic products to meet sustainability reporting deliverables and deadlines.

    Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

    • Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
    • Experience in sustainability-related monitoring, verification, and reporting, preferably in the financial sector.
    • Understanding of data governance and management principles.
    • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Cognos, Tableau, or PowerBI preferable.
    • Awareness of emerging digital technologies and commitment to continuous learning.
    • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and adhere to deadlines.
    • Proven ability to work independently on complex projects.
    • Strong numerical, financial, and data analytical skills with the ability to interpret environmental and social data.
    • Good communication skills with the ability to communicate technical matters using clear language.
    • Knowledge of sustainability reporting regulatory standards, particularly ISSB. Knowledge of other sustainability-related standards, including GRI, CSRD/ESRS, is an advantage.

      What is it like to work at the EBRD?

      Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

      The EBRD environment provides you with:

      • Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
      • A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
      • An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

        Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.