ESG Risk, Controls & Compliance Lead - VOIS

Vodafone; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) seeks an ESG Risk, Controls & Compliance professional to strengthen ESG governance, risk management, and assurance across global markets. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, auditors, and cross-functional teams to design, test, and report on ESG controls in alignment with evolving regulations.

The role emphasizes CSRD/ESRS, EU taxonomy, and integrating control design with business processes, ensuring continuous improvement and effective risk

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Experience in Project Management, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, or Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of ESG topics including climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonisation, and social sustainability.
• Experience in ESG reporting frameworks: SASB, TCFD, CSRD/ESRS, and EU Taxonomy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ESG controls compliance and testing for in-scope ESG KPIs.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and stakeholders.
• Develop ESG risk assessment frameworks supporting CSRD reporting.
• Establish ESG risk registers aligned with EU standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Plan and execute ESG controls testing cycles.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Regulatory compliance

ESG knowledge

Project management

Audit coordination

Education

Chartered Accountant

Post-qualification experience

Tools

ITAC

Job description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in‑house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced ESG Risk, Controls & Compliance professional to support Vodafone Group’s Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) compliance framework. This role sits within the Group Controls, Compliance & Projects function and plays a critical role in strengthening ESG governance, risk management, controls testing, and assurance activities across global markets. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior stakeholders, business process owners, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure effective ESG control design, testing, reporting, and continuous improvement in alignment with Group methodologies and evolving regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Deliver control compliance and testing activities for in-scope ESG Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of Control Self-Attestations (CSA).
• Track audit engagements and support timely closure of audit observations.
• Plan and execute the ESG controls compliance cycle in accordance with Group methodologies.
• Partner with business process and control owners to enhance control design and remediation activities.
• Promote a culture of effective controls and compliance across the organisation.
• Design and deliver ESG controls training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Coordinate with internal audit teams, external auditors, and global stakeholders.
• Identify and implement control rationalisation and optimisation opportunities.
• Develop ESG risk assessment frameworks supporting CSRD reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain ESG risk registers aligned with EU standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Research emerging ESG trends, regulations, methodologies, and industry developments.
• Support the development of internal tools, methodologies, and accelerators.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives in partnership with global teams and stakeholders.
• Perform risk and controls testing for ESG metrics and reporting processes.
• Prepare governance updates and reporting for leadership forums and committees.

Who you are

Chartered Accountant or holder of an equivalent recognised finance, audit, or compliance qualification. Demonstrated post-qualification experience in Project Management, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Controls, or Assurance environments. Strong knowledge of ESG topics including climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonisation, and social sustainability topics. Understanding of ESG reporting and regulatory frameworks including SASB, TCFD, CSRD/ESRS, and EU Taxonomy. Experience supporting ESG SOX audits and controls testing documentation. Strong project management, risk management, controls, compliance, and assurance capabilities. Experience in IT Application Controls (ITAC) and governance environments is advantageous. Ability to analyse complex business challenges and recommend practical, value-adding solutions. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working with senior leaders and global teams. Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively within changing regulatory and business environments. Strong governance mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Telecom industry experience is beneficial. ESG-related experience is highly desirable. Systems audit qualifications or experience would be advantageous.

Not a Perfect Fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to shape and strengthen ESG governance and compliance across a global organisation.
• Exposure to senior leadership, governance forums, and strategic business initiatives.
• Experience working with international stakeholders, global markets, and audit partners.
• Opportunity to influence ESG reporting, risk management, and sustainability programmes.
• Involvement in evolving regulatory and reporting requirements within a dynamic industry.
• Collaborative working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced ESG compliance, assurance, and governance practices.
• ESG reporting frameworks including CSRD, ESRS, SASB, TCFD, and EU Taxonomy.
• Enterprise risk management and control assessment methodologies.
• Audit coordination and stakeholder management across global operations.
• Strategic project planning, execution, and reporting.
• Regulatory interpretation and implementation within a multinational organisation.
• ESG controls testing, monitoring, and process optimisation techniques.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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