Senior Specialist: ESG Analytics and Reporting page is loaded Senior Specialist: ESG Analytics and Reporting Apply remote type Hybrid locations Sandton time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-15965442 Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job SummaryThe Senior ESG Analyst and Reporting Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of ESG reporting through comprehensive data collection, rigorous validation, and stringent quality control processes. This role demands a strategic thinker who can translate overarching ESG strategies into detailed tactical plans, facilitating the seamless integration of ESG performance monitoring and reporting systems into the company's operational framework.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:Strategic Integration: Embed ESG performance monitoring and reporting within the operational frameworks, aligning with risk management, compliance, and business governance.Data Management: Oversee the meticulous collection and validation of ESG data, ensuring the quality and accuracy of reports.Best Practices Research: Proactively conduct research to identify and communicate ESG best practices, integrating these insights into the organisation's operations to drive continuous improvement.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to ensure ESG initiatives are well-received and effectively implemented across shared capabilities.Reporting Excellence: Craft and deliver high-quality ESG reports that reflect the organisation's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of ESG principles, advanced analytical and reporting skills, and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and impactful manner. This role is pivotal in steering the organisation towards sustainable practices and transparent ESG disclosures.Analysis an insights:Analytical Reporting: Utilizing data analysis and reporting software to create detailed reports that highlight key ESG metrics and trends.Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: Research and embed best practices in measuring the environmental and social impacts of the organisation.Data Visualization and Dashboard Creation: Design interactive ESG dashboards that provide insights into sustainability metrics, enabling stakeholders to understand complex data at a glance.ESG Tool Development and Integration: Support the integration of ESG software tools that enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities within the organisationData insight: Harness the value of data to identify opportunities and guide strategic decisions.Reporting and Interpretation:ESG Reporting Strategy: Create a robust framework for collecting, analyzing, and reporting ESG data that aligns with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.Advanced Writing Skills: Crafting clear, concise, and impactful reports that communicate complex ESG data and analysis to a variety of stakeholdersStrategic Reporting: Developing and executing a reporting strategy that aligns with organisational goals and effectively conveys the ESG narrative.Stakeholder Communication: Tailoring reports and presentations to the needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and relevance of the ESG information provided.Quality Control: Reviewing and sense-checking reports for accuracy and completeness before dissemination to ensure they meet the highest standards.Operational Execution:ESG Research: Conduct research on ESG best practices to provide strategic support organisation-wide.Change Management: Influence and implement significant changes within the scope of accountability, contributing to sustainable growth.Proactive Communication: Communicate progress and challenges in tactical delivery plans to stakeholders in a timely manner.Issue Anticipation and management: Identify potential strategy and practice issues, proactively formulating solutions.Legislative Compliance: Review and manage reporting practices to meet legislative standards, implementing improvements as needed.Regulatory Adaptation: Stay current with ESG regulations, adjusting reporting practices to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.Risk and Compliance:Governance Oversight: Fulfill governance activities, including risk management and compliance reporting.Assurance: Guiding and managing the assurance process for ESG reporting. Education Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised About UsTruly AfricanWe are a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance.Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees.We own majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (ABSA Bank in Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia. We also have representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.
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