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FIS · 2 hours ago

Global Sustainability Lead

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$86K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

FIS is a company that advances the way the world pays, banks, and invests, and they are seeking a Global Sustainability Lead. The role will focus on advancing FIS' sustainability strategy and ensuring compliance with sustainability reporting and regulations while engaging with clients and stakeholders to communicate sustainability performance.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments

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

Sustainability ReportingRegulatory ComplianceData AnalyticsStakeholder EngagementCorporate SustainabilityPower BIPresentation SkillsClimate Risk IntegrationSustainability CertificationsLeadershipCollaborationCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsAdaptabilityInitiative

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