VP – Finance & Controls Sustainability Disclosures – Global Investment Banking GroupSalary: £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits – City / London (with hybrid working)
Join a highly successful global investment banking group with a commitment to a progressive working environment and hybrid working.
This role sits within the Finance & Control department and is responsible for coordinating the bank\’s sustainability disclosures and related work. The position carries \”run the bank\” responsibilities (managing the annual disclosure cycle) and \”change the bank\” responsibilities (driving the implementation of new sustainability reporting standards (ISSB) in the UK). Additionally, this position will ensure keeping track of changes in sustainability‐related Accounting and Regulatory standards in the UK.
Run the Bank – Manage & Coordinate Current UK Sustainability Disclosures
Co‐ordinate the annual UK sustainability disclosure process under the UK Companies Act, including creation of TCFD‐aligned content.
Engage subject matter experts across Strategic Planning, Finance, Risk Management, Operations, Legal and other functions to gather and validate inputs.
Ensure disclosures are produced to a high standard, subject to rigorous controls, and delivered on time.
Liaise with Head Office and EU counterparts to ensure disclosure alignment and consistency.
Manage relationships with internal and external auditors and maintain documentation of reporting methodologies and criteria.
Conduct regular peer analysis to help the organisation understand the evolving market standards on disclosure.
Prepare insightful reports for contribution to monthly and quarterly local Board level and sub‐committee governance.
Change the Bank – Implement New UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Play a key role in the project team planning and implementing new UK sustainability disclosure requirements (ISSB standards).
Conduct gap analysis versus current processes and develop a roadmap for compliance.
Design and implement improved data collection, systems, and reporting processes.
Work with senior management, Group functions, and governance committees to embed new requirements into reporting structures.
Proactively share knowledge of new topics with teams and relevant stakeholders.
Wider Contribution
Act as a subject matter expert on sustainability disclosures within the Finance & Control Department.
Monitor industry and regulatory developments, sharing insights with senior management.
Support the preparation of Board and senior management reporting, ensuring consistent messaging and transparent disclosures.
Candidate Profile Criteria – Essential
Strong knowledge of UK Companies Act sustainability disclosure requirements, including TCFD.
Understanding of ISSB standards and their regulatory adoption in the UK.
Background in Finance Control, regulatory reporting, or audit/assurance in a bank or large financial institution.
Experience in supporting cross‐functional projects and managing senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to support the co‐ordination of disclosure cycles with strong attention to controls, documentation, and assurance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate Profile Criteria – Desirable
Accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Prior experience implementing ESG disclosure (ISSB, CSRD/ESRS etc).
Knowledge of EU sustainability disclosure frameworks.
Exposure to climate risk modelling, stress testing, or ESG data tools.
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‐time
Job function: Finance and Sales
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