Sustainability Reporting Policy & Governance Lead - SVP

Citi • New York, NY

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About The Position

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. Develop and deliver Board/management committee materials, distilling complex regulatory themes, disclosure judgments and control status into clear, actionable narratives. 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.

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
• Executive influence & decision facilitation; concise storytelling for senior management committees
• Controls orientation and risk judgment; strong partnership with Risk & Controls
• Program leadership in complex, global, multi‑stakeholder environments; continuous improvement mindset
• Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Internal Controls, Issue Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Reporting

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and deliver Board/management committee materials, distilling complex regulatory themes, disclosure judgments and control status into clear, actionable narratives.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees