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ESG Data Manager

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
remote work
United States, New York, New York
277 Park Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 24, 2024
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. The anticipated salary range for this role is between $123,000.00and $180,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees. Role Description The ESG Data Manager will play a key role in supporting implementation of the corporate sustainability strategy of the Americas Division by working with business partners to identify sustainability/ESG data needs, ensuring data governance protocols are introduced and adhered to, and facilitating ESG metrics and indicators reporting while coordinating across multiple workstreams. This role will also support development of tactical and long-term enterprise-wide solutions for holistic sustainability/ESG data capture and reporting and advancing team initiatives in support of business objectives and mission. Role Objectives Work with key stakeholders in the business to identify and meet sustainability/ESG data needs, particularly as sustainability activities and goals evolve Educate stakeholders on, and ensure sustainability and ESG data complies with, internal Data Governance Standards including those related to data integrity, data quality, data architecture and data lineage Work with business partners to ensure global alignment of sustainability/ESG data governance activities Represent the Sustainability Group in Data Governance meetings and committees Support procurement of sustainability/ESG data and systems, as required Facilitate regular reporting of sustainability/ESG metrics and indicators including to the Sustainability Committee and senior leadership, working with key stakeholders on data quality and presentation material Regularly review and identify additional sustainability/ESG metrics and indicators as sustainability activities and goals evolve Work with business partners to support the development, testing and implementation of tactical and long-term solutions for sustainability/ESG data collection, management and reporting. This includes work on the initiative to the ESG data platform development and Corporate Citizenship platform as data manager. Develop and conduct training on sustainability/ESG data collection, governance and reporting processes, as required Qualifications and Skills 5-7 years of comparable or relevant experience, with demonstrated data management or data governance experience. Skilled at working with multiple and complex datasets, particularly datasets relevant to sustainability and/or ESG programs Knowledge of data governance best practice and processes Demonstrated ability to manage key working relationships and facilitate coordination across cross-functional teams Knowledge/interest in ESG/sustainability strongly preferred Ability to facilitate complex projects across multiple functions and navigate numerous stakeholders Excellent problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills Ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities while maintaining quality output Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as quantitative and analytical skills with ability to track, organize and summarize data and information Reliable, collaborative team player, able to form positive relationships across organization at all levels. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Additional Requirements D&I Commitment Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent. SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.