Sustainability Data Lead

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Sustainability Data Scientist to drive enterprise-wide climate analytics, focusing on financed emissions, net-zero transitions, and PCAF reporting. You will develop scalable data products and dashboards, partner with cross-functional teams, and lead annual emissions analysis.

The role requires strong data science and visualization skills, extensive SQL/Python use, and experience navigating sustainability frameworks within a financial services context.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent work experience.
Six to eight years of relevant experience.
Advanced data science skills.
Exposure to climate and emissions measurement.
Experience gathering business requirements and writing complex queries.
Experience extracting, merging, and transforming large raw datasets.
Ability to benchmark results against industry standards.
Strong ability to communicate insights to senior management.
Experience with program management and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting frameworks and financed emissions methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support the Head of Sustainability and Sustainability Team in developing and executing data products and sub-domain strategy.
Develop enterprise-wide climate and impact data products focused on client financed emissions and net zero transition analytics.
Develop internal client and portfolio data flows and dashboards for PCAF-aligned analysis and external reporting.
Support data strategies and execute data products focused on Scope 1 and 2 emissions measurement and management.
Explore data products supporting sustainable finance commercialization and Impact Finance strategies.
Gather business requirements and translate needs into scalable analytics.
Lead annual financed emissions analysis.
Deliver audit-ready net-zero and PCAF reporting for internal, external, and regulatory use.
Partner with large cross-functional teams and enterprise partners.
Extract, merge, transform, analyze, and benchmark large datasets against industry standards.
Communicate quantitative insights through concise presentations.
Manage programs, track execution and progress, and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced data science

Climate & emissions measurement

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

Python

Excel

NLP/LLM models

Generative AI applications

Job description

Support the Head of Sustainability and Sustainability Team in developing and executing sustainability data products and sub-domain strategy
Develop enterprise-wide climate and impact data products focused on client financed emissions and net zero transition analytics
Develop internal client and portfolio data flows and dashboards for PCAF-aligned analysis and external reporting
Support data strategies and execute data products focused on Scope 1 and 2 emissions measurement and management
Explore data products supporting sustainable finance commercialization and Impact Finance products and strategies
Gather business requirements and translate emerging business needs into scalable analytics
Lead annual financed emissions analysis
Deliver audit-ready net-zero and PCAF reporting for internal, external, and regulatory use
Partner with the Enterprise Data Office, Credit Risk, Reputation & Strategic Risk, business teams, Impact Finance functions, client-facing teams, and enterprise partners
Extract, merge, transform, analyze, and benchmark large raw datasets against industry standards
Communicate quantitative insights to internal stakeholders and senior management through concise presentations
Manage programs, track execution and progress, and engage internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, engineering, or applied mathematics, or equivalent work experience
Six to eight years of relevant experience
Advanced data science skills
Exposure to climate and emissions measurement
Prior corporate experience, preferably within a financial institution
Experience gathering business requirements and writing complex queries
Experience extracting, merging, and transforming large raw datasets
Ability to benchmark results against established industry standards and resolve discrepancies across data sources
Confidence in quantitative analysis and ability to communicate insights to senior management
Experience with program management, execution, progress tracking, and internal and external stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting frameworks and financed emissions methodologies across sectors and asset classes preferred
Prior experience designing and implementing large-scale data strategies in large organizations
Understanding of data integrity, risk, controls, and audit-ready data
Knowledge of PCAF, ISSB, CDP, GRI, SBTi, Transition Plan Taskforce, California Climate Disclosure Act, and EU CSRD
Practical experience implementing GHG Protocol and supporting sustainability reporting analytics, especially ISSB and PCAF
Experience with climate-related data providers and sources
Understanding of corporate finance, sustainable finance products, and carbon markets
Strong data science and visualization skills
Deep expertise in SAAS, SQL, Python, Excel, PowerBI, NLP/LLM models, data scraping, and generative AI applications
Strong project management capabilities, including requirements gathering, stakeholder buy-in, influencing without authority, and timely execution
Strong leadership, employee motivation, teamwork, interpersonal, management, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
Significant independent decision-making ability
Ability to identify risks, determine reasonable solutions, resolve conflicts, and make decisions under pressure
Adaptability to a dynamic and evolving work environment
Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Knowledge of management and employee development principles and practices
Applicants must comply with U.S. Bank policies, the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and workplace conduct and safety policies
Employment eligibility verification and background checks apply

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced data science skills with a focus on climate and emissions measurement, including the ability to develop and execute sustainability data products and strategies. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, program management, and delivering audit-ready reporting aligned with industry standards.

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