FIS · 1 month ago
Global Sustainability Lead
US WI MKE 4900
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$86K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expFIS is a leading company in the fintech sector, dedicated to advancing payment, banking, and investment technologies. The Global Sustainability Lead will drive the global sustainability strategy, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality sustainability reporting while engaging with stakeholders and clients.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO - Ventures / FIS AutoSuite VBO/BPO Operations
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
Recent News
2026-01-23
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