Job Description

At BNY Mellon, we’re committed to putting the Future First by using our global reach, influence and resources not just to power success today, but to help safeguard the future. Delivering on our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, we Consider Everything, starting with our own enterprise-wide practices addressing the business impacts of global issues and contributing to opportunities that help communities thrive. We expand our actions by providing leading products and services that empower our clients to meet their own goals. This way, we accelerate the evolution of ESG – on behalf of clients, investors, communities and all stakeholders – to make a positive impact on people and the planet.

Our holistic Future First framework is comprised of a two-fold approach: Enterprise ESG, which informs Who We Are – how we operate and behave as a corporate citizen across three pillars (Culture and Purpose, Responsible Business and Global Citizenship) and ESG Client Solutions, which speaks to What We Do – how we support clients across three key areas (Responsible Investment, Data and Analytics, and Financing and Payments).

As a member of the Enterprise ESG team reporting to the head of Enterprise ESG, the Senior Manager will assist in the execution of climate change and Enterprise ESG strategies. The Senior Manager will also manage and/or participate in aspects of reporting and disclosure, data assurance processes, employee engagement and internal status reporting.

About the role:

• Collaborating cross-functionally and acting as a subject matter expert for the firm, executes medium and large-scale, complex programs and projects to integrate an ESG lens into the company’s operations, with a specific focus on climate change

• Partners with Enterprise ESG colleagues and business functions to contribute to the execution of Climate Change and Enterprise ESG strategies including developing and executing on position statements, global commitments, developing and reporting metrics, leading workstreams, influencing colleagues and developing training and communication programs

• Acts as Chair of Climate Change Workstream and supports head of Enterprise ESG in co-chair role managing the ESG Advisory Council, driving and managing cross-functional projects to execute climate change and ESG strategy, implement leading initiatives and help ensure achievement of public goals and commitments

• Responsible for climate reporting and disclosure to meet regulations and commitments such as TCFD; develops climate change strategy content for inclusion in Enterprise ESG report and disclosures

• Liaises with government affairs, risk, compliance and marketing to support the dissemination of and adherence to BNY Mellon’s global positions, policies, commitments, and external regulatory requirements

• As part of the ESG data assurance team, helps ensure effective management of content and data in the reporting and disclosure processes including supporting head of Enterprise ESG in role as chair of ESG Disclosure Subcommittee

• Acts as specialist and reviewer of public materials and disclosures, with a specific focus on climate change content, prior to release

• Guides Associates and Managers in preparing materials for status reporting, including Enterprise ESG scorecard

Required skills and experience:

• Strong command of the climate change and Enterprise ESG/sustainability disciplines, and keen understanding of related policies, trends and advancements

• Understanding of how the investment community, and other key stakeholders, evaluates and views climate change and Enterprise ESG performance

• Ability to influence, motivate and mobilize staff in varied roles across the firm, both ESG and non-ESG, to drive continuous improvement and advance ESG performance

• Ability to interact with and present to key stakeholders such as clients and senior executives

• Understanding of and experience working with various business functions, specifically government affairs, risk, brand, marketing, human relations, compliance and investor relations

• Existing knowledge of the banking or financial services industry, particularly within an ESG context, preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience focusing on ESG, corporate responsibility and/or sustainability required. Master or similar graduate degree preferred. 10-12 years of total work experience with 7-10 years background in ESG, corporate responsibility and/or sustainability. GRI and/or SASB FSA certifications preferred.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

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