Group Finance Sustainability Reporting #185691

Your field of responsibility

Join us in Group Finance in the Sustainability Reporting team. This is a newly created team within Group Finance that will be focused on the Group’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting. The role will allow you to grow your experience in the ESG field, together with your strong US GAAP accounting, reporting and analytical skills. It will provide the opportunity to work across numerous and diverse stakeholders that contribute to the Group Sustainability Report.  

In Group Finance Sustainability Reporting, you will:

• Analyze and interpret new ESG accounting and reporting requirements. Perform a detailed impact analysis of these requirements and liaise with partners to understand both technical, process and control impacts.
• Create and maintain a library of ESG disclosures, including the reporting requirements, methodology and the data sources for the disclosures.
• Use your deep accounting and reporting knowledge to review, challenge and report ESG disclosures.
• Develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both within CFO and across business areas outside CFO.
• Support embedding the Group’s ESG Reporting Controls Framework. This includes educating stakeholders on controls and working with them to identify and document front to back controls on their ESG reporting.
• Provide project management across all Group Finance ESG Reporting deliverables
• Support the establishment of governance over CFO related ESG Reporting and represent CFO on various internal ESG governance forums. 

Your future colleagues

The Sustainability reporting team is a newly created team within Group Finance who are passionate about ESG. Individuals in the team are proactive, collaborative and have a strong controls approach. We are looking for individuals that have excellent analytical and interpretation skills, a positive attitude with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a simple and effective manner.

The department values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values. 

Remote Working? Yes 

This position offers remote working opportunities for an agreed amount of days per week.

Your skills and experience

Sustainability reporting team members will develop SME knowledge on ESG requirements and work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders across the life cycle of ESG reporting, from interpreting requirements, defining data attributes, embedding a strong control environment and reviewing and challenging the Group’s ESG reporting. 
We are looking for candidates with following background / experiences

• University degree or an equivalent educational background with an Accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant for example).
• Minimum of 6 years post qualification experience within the banking industry or a Big 4 accounting firm, preferably in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP accounting, reporting and controls with genuine enthusiasm and ability for researching and solving accounting, reporting and operational issues is essential. 
• A proficient understanding of banking products from wealth management, asset management and investment banking business 
• Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to identify, understand and research complex issues/risks. Develop solutions that resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Experience in the field of ESG Reporting is desirable.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Able to take complex ESG reporting requirements and explain them in everyday language and build positive relationships with internal clients in different locations to understand and address their needs.
• Change management experience, project leadership skills with ability and experience of driving projects, delivering end to end.
• Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work 

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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