Senior Director, Social Impact Institute & ESG

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

5d•$137,200 - $293,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Director, Social Impact Institute & ESG leads Thomson Reuters' social impact strategy and oversees the Social Impact Institute & ESG functions. This role is central to defining and activating the company's purpose across employee experience, community/partnership engagement, and customer relationships. The position serves as a strategic leader at the intersection of private sector, non-profit, and government for this multi-billion-dollar global content and technology company that supports access to justice and transparency. The Senior Director, Social Impact Institute will: Lead the Thomson Reuters Social Impact Institute, which sets the societal change strategy and agenda for Thomson Reuters, a multi-billion-dollar global business information company dedicated to driving access to justice and transparency. Be central to the design of the purpose of the company and its activation through the employee experience, community and customer engagement in partnership with colleagues in brand, communications and marketing. Oversee and operationalizes philanthropic endeavors, global employee volunteerism and sustainability, including the company’s efforts to reduce its impact in line with science-based goals. Monitor, interpret and communicate evolving ESG regulatory frameworks — including SEC climate disclosure rules, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and other emerging global mandates — to ensure company-wide awareness and strategic alignment. Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on ESG compliance obligations, reporting requirements and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert on the regulatory landscape as it pertains to social impact and sustainability commitments. Partner with Legal, Finance and Investor Relations to support accurate and timely ESG disclosures, ensuring alignment between the company's reported sustainability metrics and applicable regulatory standards. Engage the Government Affairs team, ensuring alignment between public policy priorities and the company's social impact and ESG priorities Be a key leader in building thought leadership for the company, including engagement with multilateral organizations such as the United Nations. Lead cross-functional and cross-business unit teams to develop strategic initiatives and implement programs, actions and tactics. Be responsible for overseeing the growth and professional development of team members. In this opportunity as Senior Director, Social Impact Institute & ESG , you will: Work across internal and external stakeholder groups to set enterprise strategy Adapt enterprise strategy for presidents of Thomson Reuters businesses Be recognized as a thought leader and senior advisor on strategic issues Be responsible for development of TR-wide strategies working closely with business leaders; communication and HR colleagues and TR Foundation leaders Direct multiple cross functional and BU teams in identifying, developing and implementing strategic initiatives Identify and implement joint initiatives to enhance the TR’s brand and reputation in the community and increase employee engagement Manage key strategic relationships to support the development and implementation of strategic recommendations and to work through business and people issues Lead functional management tasks including training, development, recruitment, and/or community building within the Function Oversee key strategic external partnerships including sponsorships, research and thought leadership within the global corporate responsibility community Be responsible for setting, managing and monitoring the budget for the function Direct multiple key strategic projects and initiatives simultaneously including providing project management and strategic direction Routinely interact with senior executive leadership Maintain industry contacts and wide networking among professionals Develop and oversees the implementation of community programs aligned to the Social Impact strategy and that resonate across the markets that we serve Partner with business leaders, government relations, and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver multi-year, multi-geography programs that deliver impact at scale Create innovative programs to drive employee engagement around employee volunteering and giving Manage TR’s consideration and activation of humanitarian responses, including philanthropic giving and employee involvement Guide global gift matching program/policies and oversee full lifecycle of charitable contribution processing (vetting, documentation, approvals, payments, reporting) Manage a team that tracks and analyzes the evolving global ESG regulatory landscape, including frameworks such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), SEC climate disclosure rules, and other regional mandates, translating regulatory developments into actionable guidance for senior leadership and relevant business units Serve as a subject matter expert on ESG reporting standards and disclosure requirements, advising cross-functional teams — including Legal, Finance, Investor Relations and Communications — on compliance obligations and best practices Partner with business leaders to align TR's sustainability commitments, science-based targets and social impact programs with applicable ESG regulatory requirements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all external disclosures and reporting Develop and maintain an ESG regulatory compliance roadmap, proactively identifying gaps between current practices and emerging requirements and driving the implementation of necessary changes across the enterprise Partner with business leaders and legal/compliance teams to navigate the policy landscape and advocate for Thomson Reuters' interests and values

Requirements

A university degree; preferably Masters in a related space
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Strategic leader with global experience in purpose and impact work at the intersection of private sector, non-profit and government agendas
Strong track record and ability to direct the prioritization of multiple disciplinary change programs in support of the social impact and corporate responsibility agenda
Familiar with impact assessment methodologies and latest developments in the impact measurement field as it relates to social investment
Highly collaborative, with ability to work in partnership with multiple stakeholders across the business, influencing directly and indirectly
Requires the ability to influence the thinking of and gain acceptance from top leadership or key external stakeholders
Strong personal credibility with ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders
Must have excellent executive level oral and written, presentation/communication skills
Ability to create powerful narratives that present social impact in a simple manner
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with database development and data analysis
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; with excellent influencing and inter-personal skills coupled with the ambition and resilience
Strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize strategy through to implementation
Thrives in fast paced, high growth, matrixed, dynamic, multi-cultural commercial business and able to navigate complex organizations and deliver results with limited resources
Strong, credible manager and coach, seen as a talent magnet and developer.
Highly collaborative, with ability to work in partnership with broader TR community
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely at executive and senior management level
Strong business acumen. Understands key financial drivers related to growth and revenue goals
Confident, resilient and a self-starter

Responsibilities

Lead the Thomson Reuters Social Impact Institute, which sets the societal change strategy and agenda for Thomson Reuters, a multi-billion-dollar global business information company dedicated to driving access to justice and transparency.
Be central to the design of the purpose of the company and its activation through the employee experience, community and customer engagement in partnership with colleagues in brand, communications and marketing.
Oversee and operationalizes philanthropic endeavors, global employee volunteerism and sustainability, including the company’s efforts to reduce its impact in line with science-based goals.
Monitor, interpret and communicate evolving ESG regulatory frameworks — including SEC climate disclosure rules, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and other emerging global mandates — to ensure company-wide awareness and strategic alignment.
Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on ESG compliance obligations, reporting requirements and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert on the regulatory landscape as it pertains to social impact and sustainability commitments.
Partner with Legal, Finance and Investor Relations to support accurate and timely ESG disclosures, ensuring alignment between the company's reported sustainability metrics and applicable regulatory standards.
Engage the Government Affairs team, ensuring alignment between public policy priorities and the company's social impact and ESG priorities
Be a key leader in building thought leadership for the company, including engagement with multilateral organizations such as the United Nations.
Lead cross-functional and cross-business unit teams to develop strategic initiatives and implement programs, actions and tactics.
Be responsible for overseeing the growth and professional development of team members.
Work across internal and external stakeholder groups to set enterprise strategy
Adapt enterprise strategy for presidents of Thomson Reuters businesses
Be recognized as a thought leader and senior advisor on strategic issues
Be responsible for development of TR-wide strategies working closely with business leaders; communication and HR colleagues and TR Foundation leaders
Direct multiple cross functional and BU teams in identifying, developing and implementing strategic initiatives
Identify and implement joint initiatives to enhance the TR’s brand and reputation in the community and increase employee engagement
Manage key strategic relationships to support the development and implementation of strategic recommendations and to work through business and people issues
Lead functional management tasks including training, development, recruitment, and/or community building within the Function
Oversee key strategic external partnerships including sponsorships, research and thought leadership within the global corporate responsibility community
Be responsible for setting, managing and monitoring the budget for the function
Direct multiple key strategic projects and initiatives simultaneously including providing project management and strategic direction
Routinely interact with senior executive leadership
Maintain industry contacts and wide networking among professionals
Develop and oversees the implementation of community programs aligned to the Social Impact strategy and that resonate across the markets that we serve
Partner with business leaders, government relations, and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver multi-year, multi-geography programs that deliver impact at scale
Create innovative programs to drive employee engagement around employee volunteering and giving
Manage TR’s consideration and activation of humanitarian responses, including philanthropic giving and employee involvement
Guide global gift matching program/policies and oversee full lifecycle of charitable contribution processing (vetting, documentation, approvals, payments, reporting)
Manage a team that tracks and analyzes the evolving global ESG regulatory landscape, including frameworks such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), SEC climate disclosure rules, and other regional mandates, translating regulatory developments into actionable guidance for senior leadership and relevant business units
Serve as a subject matter expert on ESG reporting standards and disclosure requirements, advising cross-functional teams — including Legal, Finance, Investor Relations and Communications — on compliance obligations and best practices
Partner with business leaders to align TR's sustainability commitments, science-based targets and social impact programs with applicable ESG regulatory requirements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all external disclosures and reporting
Develop and maintain an ESG regulatory compliance roadmap, proactively identifying gaps between current practices and emerging requirements and driving the implementation of necessary changes across the enterprise
Partner with business leaders and legal/compliance teams to navigate the policy landscape and advocate for Thomson Reuters' interests and values

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match
market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave
optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan