About this role
<table style="width:500.0px" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" align="left"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Requisition ID</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">36922</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Office Country</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">United Kingdom</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Office City</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">London</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Division</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Finance - Strategy, Planning & Control</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Full-Time/Part-Time</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Full Time</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Contract Type</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Regular</span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Contract Length</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"> </span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Posting End Date</span></span></td> <td><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">11/08/2026 </span></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Purpose of Job</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><br>The Associate Sustainability Reporting contributes to the Bank’s externally assured sustainability reporting, including disclosures prepared in line with leading global standards such as IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB) and other evolving frameworks.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working closely with the Associate Director, Sustainability Reporting, they play a key role in advancing the Bank’s sustainability reporting agenda at a time of significant regulatory and market change, contributing to high-impact, externally visible outputs and help shape best practices in the sector.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Background</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The sustainability reporting function within Financial Control is responsible for coordinating the Bank’s externally assured sustainability disclosures. This involves close collaboration with multiple functions across the Bank, including Climate Risk Management, Environment & Sustainability, and Climate Strategy & Delivery, Data Governance, Communication’s and others. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The team leads the implementation and application of sustainability reporting standards and works closely with data owners across the organisation to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of reported information. It also coordinates with internal and external auditors to support the external assurance process. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The Associate role is a key contributor to this process, working across departments to support the preparation of disclosures, improve data quality and strengthen reporting processes. The role contributes to the drafting, coordination and validation of sustainability disclosures including the annual materiality assessment, supports the external assurance process, and helps ensure that appropriate controls, processes and documentation are in place to enable high-quality, decision-useful sustainability reporting.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Accountabilities & Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Own the preparation and validation of assigned disclosure areas of the Bank’s sustainability reports, including ISSB-aligned reporting</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Coordinate inputs from multiple departments and ensure completeness, consistency and quality of disclosures </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Analyse and validate sustainability data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with reporting requirements</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Review and challenge inputs provided by contributing teams to enhance overall disclosure quality </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support the annual external assurance process, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Assist in maintaining robust documentation, processes and controls over sustainability reporting metrics </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working independently on standards and moderately complex reporting and assurance matters</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Assess and support the adoption of new and evolving frameworks (e.g. ISSB, CSRD, TCFD) </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Environment & Sustainability, and Climate Strategy teams</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Identify opportunities to improve data quality, systems and reporting efficiency </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Contribute to the robustness of reporting controls, documentation and assurance readiness</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Economics or a related field or equivalent experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or working towards qualification preferred</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Relevant certifications in sustainability or ESG as a strong asset </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Significant relevant experience in sustainability reporting, climate or ESG disclosures or related advisory service, audit, or related areas gained within international financial institutions or consulting firms</span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, TCFD, CSRD, or equivalent is desirable </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex datasets </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and structured disclosures </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Understanding of controls, governance and reporting processes </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SAP or similar systems is advantageous </span></li> <li style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Fluent written and spoken English</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">The EBRD environment provides you with: </span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). </span></span></p>