ESG Reporting and Disclosure, AVP (Hybrid)

ESG Reporting and Disclosure, AVP

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on State Street to help them manage risk, respond to challenges through solutions, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged professionals are essential to our success.

Our commitment to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It’s also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

Position Overview

The Global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team at State Street provides enterprise leadership for State Street’s ESG program, including strategy, policy, disclosure, governance, partnerships, and climate. The team is seeking an individual to support State Street’s ESG corporate reporting and disclosure responsibilities and activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• ESG Data Management
• Develop expertise in the frameworks State Street uses to measure and disclose ESG activities, including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Create the structure for a single source of ESG-related data using an external data platform
• Oversee and manage ESG data collection and input process for the annual ESG report
• Ensure quality controls and appropriate sign-offs are achieved and documented to support the firm’s governance standards
• Advance efforts to source and document data lineage

• Regulatory Requirements
• Develop knowledge of expected regulatory requirements for climate data disclosures
• Support the VP, ESG Reporting and Disclosure in in planning related to State Street’s wider disclosures on ESG

• Climate Office
• As we establish a State Street Climate Office, support that work as it relates to data, reporting and disclosures

• RFPs/ DDQs
• Support the development of our ESG business through RFPs and DDQs; Build the RFP database with new questions and answers

• Industry surveys and index provider relationships
• Manage State Street’s submissions to industry surveys and ESG index providers such as Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, experience in financial services preferred
• 7 – 10 years of related experience
• Strong interest in ESG, climate data, and corporate reporting standards
• Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks, including SASB, GRI, TCFD is preferred
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Ability to navigate complex organizations to achieve business objectives and work across various business units
• Ability to manage data and ensure organizational compliance with high standards of data governance
• Self-starter with strong initiative

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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