About The Position

ESG Controllers – Sustainability Reporting Policy & Governance Lead About the ESG Controllers Team The ESG Controllers team within Finance oversees the strategy, preparation, review and submission of mandatory ESG/sustainability disclosures for Citigroup Inc. (“Citi”). The team partners closely with Sustainability & ESG, Risk, Finance, Legal, HR and other global functions to deliver accurate, timely and well‑controlled disclosures. Team’s remit includes establishing consistent global standards, strengthening disclosure controls and data lineage, enhancing reporting transparency, and driving continuous improvements across processes, metrics, and the technology enablement that supports Citi’s sustainability reporting obligations. Role Summary The SVP, Sustainability Reporting Policy & Governance Lead defines, drives and embeds Citi’s global sustainability reporting policy framework, governance model and disclosure control environment—with an emphasis on influencing senior stakeholders and supporting critical decision‑making as Citi builds the core foundational frameworks and policies to meet regulatory obligations for the Group and International Legal Entities. The role provides enterprise leadership across policy design, regulatory interpretation, executive engagement, regulatory‑grade execution, and global coordination.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in financial/regulatory/ESG reporting, risk governance or related disciplines within financial services or Big 4 consulting firms; 5+ years leading managers/teams.
  • Deep familiarity with ESRS, ISSB, TCFD, and GRI standards; ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and operationalize them across a large, matrixed organization.
  • Proven ability to navigate a large organization, synthesize multiple information points and build repeatable processes that standardize how information is presented and governed.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with executive presence; capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across diverse groups.
  • Strong strategic mindset and technical problem‑solving skills; adept at identifying conflicts/discrepancies and assembling the right cross‑functional team to solution them.
  • Bachelor's/University degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Nice To Haves

  • CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Policy, Standards & Methodology Draft, implement and maintain policy, standards and procedures that define global sustainability reporting requirements (governance, roles/responsibilities, materiality, controls), aligned to various global sustainability reporting standards like CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S1 & S2, TCFD, GRI, etc. Integrate sustainability reporting processes into the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and taxonomy; strengthen Disclosure Controls & Procedures (DC&P) tailored for ESG.
  • Regulatory Change Management & Thought Leadership Provide authoritative viewpoints on emerging sustainability disclosure regulations; lead the translation of regulatory changes into Citi’s policy framework, operating procedures and control environment.
  • Group–International Legal Entities Alignment & Global Coordination Oversee alignment of Group and legal‑entity ESG disclosures, partnering with international finance/regulatory reporting teams to ensure consistency of narrative, data and controls while meeting local requirements.
  • Executive Governance & Decision Support Run cross‑functional executive steering forums for effective challenge and oversight; manage escalation pathways and decision logs. Develop and deliver Board/management committee materials, distilling complex regulatory themes, disclosure judgments and control status into clear, actionable narratives.
  • Leadership & Talent Lead and coach a high‑performing team of VPs/AVPs and SMEs; build succession depth, role clarity and a culture of accountability, collaboration and proactive risk management.

Benefits

  • In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
  • Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
  • Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
  • For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
  • Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Executive

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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