Europe ESG Reporting Leader | Regulatory & Disclosure

HSBC Holdings plc

Paris

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Paris invites an experienced Head of ESG Reporting to lead the development, implementation and oversight of ESG disclosures for HSBC Continental Europe, ensuring high-quality, transparent reporting that meets regulatory expectations and sustainability standards.

You will collaborate with Finance, Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Risk, Legal, HR and Communications to drive timely delivery, strengthen controls, support assurance activities, and stay ahead of evolving

Qualifications

Master’s degree in finance, Sustainable Finance, Economics, or related field.
Significant experience in ESG reporting and/or financial reporting, within banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of ESG regulations, disclosure requirements and reporting frameworks.
Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex, time-critical programmes.
Excellent analytical skills, communication skills and stakeholder management.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with relevant ESG regulations and standards (including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, Pillar 3 ESG disclosures).
Oversee the end-to-end production and publication of ESG disclosures, including the sustainability report within the annual reports and ESG regulatory submissions.
Define and continuously improve the ESG reporting’s strategy, framework, and operating model for Continental Europe.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders across the bank —including Finance, Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Risk, Legal, HR and Communications — to drive delivery under tight deadlines.
Work closely with Regulatory and Accounting Policy teams to anticipate regulatory changes and embed new requirements effectively.
Improve consistency and efficiency in ESG data and reporting processes (including strengthening controls and streamlining processes).
Support verification and assurance activities, engaging Second Line of Defence (2LOD) teams and audit where required.
Monitor evolving ESG regulation and industry best practice, assessing impacts and ensuring timely implementation across disclosures, processes, and controls.
Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and relevant industry bodies.