Senior Specialist: ESG Analytics and Reporting - Sandton at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Integration: Embed ESG performance monitoring and reporting within the operational frameworks, aligning with risk management, compliance, and business governance.
• Data Management: Oversee the meticulous collection and validation of ESG data, ensuring the quality and accuracy of reports.
• Best Practices Research: Proactively conduct research to identify and communicate ESG best practices, integrating these insights into the organisation’s operations to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders to ensure ESG initiatives are well-received and effectively implemented across shared capabilities.
• Reporting Excellence: Craft and deliver high-quality ESG reports that reflect the organisation’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
• The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of ESG principles, advanced analytical and reporting skills, and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and impactful manner. This role is pivotal in steering the organisation towards sustainable practices and transparent ESG disclosures.

Analysis an insights:

• Analytical Reporting: Utilizing data analysis and reporting software to create detailed reports that highlight key ESG metrics and trends.
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: Research and embed best practices in measuring the environmental and social impacts of the organisation.
• Data Visualization and Dashboard Creation: Design interactive ESG dashboards that provide insights into sustainability metrics, enabling stakeholders to understand complex data at a glance.
• ESG Tool Development and Integration: Support the integration of ESG software tools that enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities within the organisation
• Data insight: Harness the value of data to identify opportunities and guide strategic decisions.

Reporting and Interpretation:

• ESG Reporting Strategy: Create a robust framework for collecting, analyzing, and reporting ESG data that aligns with industry standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Advanced Writing Skills: Crafting clear, concise, and impactful reports that communicate complex ESG data and analysis to a variety of stakeholders
• Strategic Reporting: Developing and executing a reporting strategy that aligns with organisational goals and effectively conveys the ESG narrative.
• Stakeholder Communication: Tailoring reports and presentations to the needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and relevance of the ESG information provided.
• Quality Control: Reviewing and sense-checking reports for accuracy and completeness before dissemination to ensure they meet the highest standards.

Operational Execution:

• ESG Research: Conduct research on ESG best practices to provide strategic support organisation-wide.
• Change Management: Influence and implement significant changes within the scope of accountability, contributing to sustainable growth.
• Proactive Communication: Communicate progress and challenges in tactical delivery plans to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Issue Anticipation and management: Identify potential strategy and practice issues, proactively formulating solutions.
• Legislative Compliance: Review and manage reporting practices to meet legislative standards, implementing improvements as needed.
• Regulatory Adaptation: Stay current with ESG regulations, adjusting reporting practices to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Risk and Compliance:

• Governance Oversight: Fulfill governance activities, including risk management and compliance reporting.
• Assurance: Guiding and managing the assurance process for ESG reporting.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)