Director – Sustainability Reporting

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers!!

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a highly technical and critical role which is accountable for defining, directing and execution of LSEG’s Sustainability Reporting and Accounting Strategy, to ensure compliance with all existing and future regulatory requirements and investor expectations. As the Director or Sustainability Reporting you will be LSEG’s most senior technical expert on this topic, as well as designing and leading the execution of LSEG’s Sustainability Reporting and Accounting Strategy.

You will be accountable for the design and delivery of complex, enterprise-wide regulatory change programmes related to new corporate reporting requirements that have a direct bearing on LSEG’s regulatory compliance, reputation with regulators, shareholders and the market more widely.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING;

• Define and lead the execution of LSEG’s sustainability reporting and accounting strategy. This involves being the recognised lead technical expert on sustainability reporting regulatory requirements, including emerging regulation including the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), country-specific adoption of the IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards , UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) and all other existing applicable reporting requirements. Lead technical impact assessment and implementation programmes to meet all new sustainability reporting requirements. (see end notes) 
• Lead the multi-year, multi-stakeholder programme for delivery of key CSRD and UK SRS workstreams to ensure compliance with incoming regulation from FY27. This requires the introduction of substantial new capabilities, processes, controls and systems across the business.
• Manage the design and implementation of new sustainability reporting technology solution (Workiva) and embed as new way of working from FY27, ensuring users across the Group have the appropriate skills, experience and training to use the system effectively. 
• Manage relationship with key vendors including the corporate reporting agency and technology partners.
• Ensure effective and timely delivery of all in-year (half year to quarterly) and annual reporting processes, effective controls, document production with external design agency across annual report and accounts, and stand-alone reports and online content.
• Define all basis of preparation and reporting for all LSEG sustainability disclosures, including the definition of appropriate calculation methodologies, model/estimate approaches, assumptions, judgements, uncertainties
• Lead LSEG’s programme of work to gain limited assurance of LSEG’s sustainability disclosures, representing LSEG to the external auditor (Deloitte)
• Lead the annual reassessment of LSEG’s sustainability reporting boundary and the integration or exclusion of assets from LSEG’s sustainability reporting when acquired or sold
• Drive forward continual improvements in LSEG’s performance with respect to third party ESG ratings and proxy advisors, to ensure we perform well relative to peers,  have good access to capital and are well placed on proxy votes
• Represent LSEG within industry forums and speak on behalf of LSEG at external seminars/events as LSEG’s senior expert in this domain. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Excellent technical understanding of existing and incoming sustainability reporting regulation applicable to a FTSE100 UK headquartered firm operating internationally.
• Practical experience of managing complex regulatory change programmes for a large listed company.
• Detailed technical understanding of ESG rating / proxy adviser methodologies and managed of an organisation’s ESG ratings performance.
• Financial sector experience an advantage.
• Experience of working in a large publicly listed organisation.
• Experienced people leader.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills; effective relationships with Finance, Technology, External Auditor, Data Owners, Investor Relations. Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple Divisions, Businesses and Functions.
• Ability to lead a clear strategy, align contributors to quarterly reporting and year end reporting deadlines.

Career Stage:

Director

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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