Global Sustainability Lead

FIS-posted 13 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
New York, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
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As Global Sustainability Lead, you will advance our global sustainability strategy and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compliant sustainability reporting. Your work will bridge voluntary reporting and regulated disclosures, help us to advance and share FIS’ sustainability performance, and ensure that we are meeting the sustainability expectations of our stakeholders.

  • Support FIS’ sustainability reporting and disclosures, including the annual Global Sustainability Report
  • Engage with ESG raters and rankers to drive annual submissions to CDP, EcoVadis, etc.
  • Monitor global policy and regulatory landscape to proactively identify emerging regulation related to sustainability reporting and disclosures.
  • Track compliance requirements and coordinate cross-functional workstreams to drive compliance readiness (e.g. CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) & California SB 261/253, & other jurisdictions)
  • Engage directly with clients to communicate FIS’ sustainability performance (e.g. client questionnaires, RFIs, meetings) and provide subject-matter expertise to meet client sustainability expectations.
  • Prepare materials for leadership and Board of Directors (via Power BI dashboards) in sharing actionable insights with other teams.
  • Develop clear, decision-useful presentations, reports, and narratives for internal and external audiences.
  • Respond to requests for ESG data or analysis from across the enterprise
  • Support facilitation of internal sustainability committees.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration to harmonize data, controls, and processes across internal teams.
  • Typically, 3 or more years of professional experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Environmental-Social-Governance (ESG), sustainability, climate, or related role.
  • Experience with sustainability reporting and disclosure (e.g. annual sustainability reports, data collection) in alignment with evolving stakeholder expectations.
  • Thorough knowledge of corporate sustainability practices, platforms, frameworks and regulations, (CSRD, California SB 261/253, Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure, double materiality, greenhouse gas accounting, CDP, EcoVadis).
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, capable of synthesizing information and providing recommendations.
  • Demonstrated expertise creating executive-ready presentations via PowerPoint and Power BI for dashboards and data storytelling.
  • Skilled in building strong business partnerships.
  • Adept at managing complex, cross-functional programs and delivering results under tight deadlines in a fast-paced global environment.
  • Adaptable self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, navigates ambiguity, and negotiates effectively to align stakeholders across levels, geographies, and functions.
  • Experience supporting senior executives, building trust quickly, managing messaging, and handling sensitive issues in the company’s best interest.
  • Exceptional communicator with effective negotiation skills and capable of presenting to executives and external audiences.
  • Corporate sustainability experience in financial services, technology, or fintech within regulated, public-company environments.
  • Proficiency with Workiva.
  • Technical understanding of reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, ESRS, TDFC) and rating agencies (MSCI, ISS).
  • Familiarity with science-based targets and net-zero goal setting.
  • Ability to integrate climate and sustainability risks into enterprise risk frameworks.
  • Sustainability certifications or training in environmental management, accounting, public policy, or risk.
  • Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
  • Personal and professional learning
  • Inclusive, diverse work environment
  • Resources to give back to your community
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • An inclusive workspace built on collaboration, flexibility and respect.
  • A salary and benefits package that reflects your hard work.
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