ESG Controllers - Sustainability Reporting Policy & Governance Vice President (VP)

About the ESG Controllers team at Citi

The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Controllers team within the Finance functionis responsible for the strategic oversight, preparation, reviewand ultimate submission of external ESG disclosures for Citigroup Inc (‘Citi’).The team’s scope requires close collaboration with stakeholders from the Sustainability & ESG office, Risk Management, Business Divisions, Human Resources, Legal and other global functions across the organization for timely and accurate reporting with appropriate controls and governance. 

About the Role

The Sustainability Reporting Policy & GovernanceVice President (VP) is a mid-to-senior level position on the ESG Controllers team responsible for developing and implementing effective policies, governanceand controls over ESG disclosures for Citigroup globally. 

This role will primarily:

• Help establishrobust policies and standards to define requirements for regulatory and voluntary sustainability reporting,

• Coordinate the activities of multiple cross-functional executive steering forums to ensure effective governance and oversight of reporting activities, and

• Assess the impact ofemerging sustainability reporting requirements on Citi’s overall disclosure strategy while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a background in reporting, governance and controls and will also possess familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks/regulations such as theEuropean Union (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) standards, and California climate-related disclosure rules.

This role reports to the ESG ControllersReporting Policy & Governance Leadand will be a critical contributor to the implementation of the overall ESG reporting strategy at Citi.This role will also require close coordination and engagement with external stakeholdersincluding assurance providers and consulting partners. Strong executive communication and project management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities ofcross-functional executive governance forums established for critical decision-making, review and challenge ofESG disclosures and project oversight for Citi’s ESG reporting obligations.

• Develop executive-levelcommunications summarizing Citi’s sustainability reporting strategy, key disclosure items for consideration and the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures for the review of management- and Board-level committees.

• Draft, implement and maintain policy, standard and procedure documentsto define the requirements for sustainability reporting globally (including considerations for governance, materiality, controls, roles and responsibilities).

• Integrate sustainability reporting processes into Citi’s overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and taxonomy.

• Support the execution of materiality assessments to identify priority ESG topics,define the scope of reporting, and meet the needs of Citi’s internal and external stakeholders.

• Assess the impact of emerging ESG reporting regulations on Citigroup’sdisclosure strategy and develop action plans to prepare for new regulatory requirements, where applicable.

• Coordinate with international finance and regulatory reporting teams to ensure consistency of disclosures between the Group and standalone subsidiaries.

• Develop subject matter expertise on ESG disclosures, keeping current on evolving disclosure trends in the industry.

• Coordinate with internal auditors or other external assurance providers of the information within Citi’s ESG disclosures.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. CPA and/or CA preferred

• Knowledgeable in ESG reporting frameworks and regulations (e.g., Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, California Climate-related Disclosure Rules, International Sustainability Standards Board, Greenhouse Gas Protocol) and industry trends, with willingness to develop expertise

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferred in financial services industry or Big 4 audit/consulting firms

• Knowledge of financial and/or regulatory reporting and associated systems and processes

• Firm understanding of financial and sustainability reporting materiality concepts, including double materiality assessments (DMA)

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment

• Strong project management and organization skills

• Self-motivated with ability to make decisions in absence of detailed instructions

• Excellent communication skills(clear and concise executive communication, effective use of visual and written communication, and strong presentation skills)