Controllers, Legal Entity ESG Controller, Associate, London

Goldman Sachs; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global investment firm where you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable finance through ESG reporting. This exciting position offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, enhance reporting processes, and contribute to a culture of accountability and transparency. You will develop a deep understanding of the financial institution's operations while ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulations. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of sustainable finance. Take the next step in your career and be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Wellness Programs

Mindfulness Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in financial services with a focus on ESG reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for ESG reporting and monitor compliance with regulations.
• Produce ESG metrics and engage with stakeholders for reporting.

Skills

ESG Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Reporting Tools

Sustainability Frameworks

Job description

Controllers - Our Impact
The mission of Controllers is to ensure that the firm meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global, regulated and public financial institution. As part of the firm's second line of defense, Controllers provides the critical analysis required while ensuring the internal and external financial and non-financial information of the firm is accurate. Additionally, Controllers serves an important role in safeguarding the assets of the firm through the independent scrutiny of financial and non-financial information. Controllers engages regularly with the firm's regulators and auditors and through its strong culture of control and challenge helps to protect the firm from reputational and other risks.
As contact with virtually every part of the firm is essential to Controllers role, professionals in the department have the opportunity to learn about Goldman Sachs businesses, products and sophisticated information technology systems on a daily basis. If you are keen to develop an in-depth understanding of financial services, Controllers is a great place to further your career.
The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who enjoy working in a strong team focused culture, and are motivated by opportunities for challenging stretch assignments. You will receive continuous training, both formal and informal, to ensure your ongoing professional development and have exposure to - and support from - senior members of our team from the outset.
Legal Entity ESG Controller - Your Impact
With the focus of regulators and governments on sustainable finance and the role of financial institutions in the flow of capital to sustainable activity and investment, there is rapid growth in ESG reporting and disclosure requirements, in which you will play a key role by providing robust non-financial reporting in this evolving landscape to instill stakeholder trust and confidence in sustainability. As a Legal Entity Controller for ESG reporting, you will take complete ownership of the non-financial reporting and support both regional and global ESG reporting implementations. You will develop an in-depth understanding of Group and its subsidiaries, including their business strategies, products and associated technical sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements.
We're looking for a bright, driven professional to join our Controllers team in London, who is keen to use and develop their skills to provide high quality reporting and analysis of our entities' assets and sustainability in a challenging and varied environment.
Roles and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop processes and implementation roadmap for ESG reporting
• Produce ad-hoc, periodic and annual ESG metrics and regulatory disclosures impacting regional subsidiaries and Goldman Sachs Group (GSG)
• Engage with external consultants and reporting solutions and controlling the reporting processes
• Actively monitor application and adherence with local ESG regulatory reporting obligations
• Keeping abreast of relevant regulatory requirements/standards and industry developments (EU Taxonomy, CSRD, UK TCFD, SDR, UK Green Taxonomy, best practices from the industry and vendor solutions) and become familiar with ESG/sustainability reporting through implementation
• Analyse the results of ESG metrics and report their findings to working groups, oversight forums, and senior management

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably in the financial services industry, with an interest in Sustainable Finance and ESG reporting, and strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Entrepreneurial and highly organized, with attention to detail and proven track record of execution and delivery under dynamic and fast-paced environments, both as an individual and as part of a team;
• Experience in either establishing or enhancing reporting processes;
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross-divisional teams;
• Inquisitive mindset: seeking a deep understanding of complex requirements and implementations, being able to assess risks and ability to apply judgement and make pragmatic recommendations;
• Preferable but not essential:
  • knowledge of sustainability matters including global standards and frameworks
  • experience in financial and sustainability reporting
  • technology capability or interest, including ability to quickly learn and leverage a range of systems and self-service tools, ability to design and implement certain solutions on a proof-of-concept basis
  • strength in data governance/management
    

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