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The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Controller team is function within the Finance division and is responsible for the strategic oversight, execution approach, preparation, analysis, senior governance and ultimate submission of external ESG disclosures for Citigroup globally such as EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ‘CSRD’, EU Taxonomy, California new climate disclosure rules (SB 253 and SB 261), evolving ISSB reporting requirements, among others. As an ESG Controller Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in comprehensively assessing and identifying all new and revised disclosure obligations, conducting thorough gap analyses, and subsequently designing and overseeing the remediation of any net new gaps identified in our sustainability reporting practices.
Job Responsibility:
Disclosure requirements Interpretation and Integration: Act as the subject matter expert, interpret mandatory disclosure requirements under global ESG/ sustainability related standards
Develop a comprehensive Materiality Assessment Framework: Design and architect a robust Materiality Assessment framework that aligns seamlessly with the requirements of the amended ESRS
Maintain the DR Inventory: Define, update, and manage the disclosure requirement (DR) inventory, including ownership of each DR and data point
Assess DR Applicability: Review and confirm the applicability of DRs for the current reporting year, including application of omission methodologies
Develop and Refine Reporting Processes: Develop and maintain efficient ESG reporting templates and processes
Prepare Report Drafts: Create preliminary report drafts and update with inputs from Information Providers and prepare for final submission
Continuous Monitoring: Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring of compliance effectiveness and identify potential new gaps arising from future regulatory updates or evolving business practices
Assurance Readiness: Prepare documentation and evidence to support internal and external audits and assurance activities related to sustainability related compliance and gap remediation
Benchmarking: Research and analyze best practices in sustainability related disclosures, gap remediation, and so on
Collaborate with Leads on Key Activities: Support leads in ensuring timely and accurate reporting
developing and implementing disclosure controls
managing attestations
enhancing report design
engaging with external assurance providers
coordinating internal audits
preparing final reports for approval
contributing to other essential tasks
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Law, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field
Professional certifications in ESG, auditing, or compliance are highly desirable
7+ years of relevant experience
Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize financial controls
define and execute robust financial reporting
and an eye digitization/automation of manual processes
Good understanding of ESG regulatory requirements, and global sustainability standards
Strong understanding of Banking/ FIs relevant reporting requirements
Assurance/ Audit experience preferred
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Demonstrated project management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders
Proficiency in using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel) and familiarity with ESG reporting software
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment
Nice to have:
Certifications such as: Sustainable Investing Certificate, CFA
ESG reporting and assurance fundamentals, AICPA & CIMA