ESG Specialist

Job Description

Building trusted markets – powered by our people.

At Cboe UK, we inspire our people to solve complex challenges together because what we do matters. We provide the financial infrastructure that powers the global economy. As a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, Cboe delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

We’re building inclusive ways to support professional and personal development while strengthening the trust we’ve earned as a global market leader. Our teams are empowered to share ideas, actively pursue them and bring on a challenge. As champions of internal mobility and access to opportunity, we encourage our people to “go for it” and equip our managers with the training to coach their teams to the next level. Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.

Sound like the place for you? Join us!

Job Description

Based in Belfast or London, this position will primarily support Cboe’s global corporate stewardship efforts, including the publishing of Cboe’s Corporate Stewardship Report and facilitating regulatory reporting of emissions. The further expansion and improvement our corporate stewardship program in lockstep with our global expansion is critical. The position will also provide additional support for the Department’s other activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on data management, including identifying types of data, sources and management systems for reporting and disclosures and manage the collection process for our global environmental data
• Assist in the preparation of the organization’s annual Corporate Stewardship Report
• Monitor emerging regulations and best-practices globally with respect to global environmental data
• Assist in the development of programs, policies and initiatives to meet mandatory disclosure requirements
• Work with other departments as needed, potentially including implementation of policies, vendor/customer survey responses, etc.
• Prepare internal communications to highlight recent sustainability initiatives, best practices for green offices, etc.
• Consult and coordinate with third party consultants on initiatives as required
• Performs other related duties as required or requested
• Conduct research and prepare handouts on various policy topics in support of Cboe’s general advocacy efforts.

Work Experience and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2+ years of professional experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in sustainability or sustainability consulting role within financial industry preferred, but not required
• Understanding of and/or interest in sustainability and reporting landscape along with familiarity with relevant disclosure frameworks
• Strong organizational and communication skills, able to prioritize and work independently
• Go-getter, rigorous, flexible, and with good people skills
• Capable of working with many different stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, sensitivity and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle a challenging workload

Benefits and Perks

We value the total wellbeing of our people – including health, financial, personal and social wellness. We believe standard benefits like health insurance and fair pay are a given at any organization. Still, you should know we offer:

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit)
• Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service (face to face or phone call consultations) to make it easy and convenient for you to see a doctor
• Life and long term illness insurance for stability and peace of mind
• EAP – This service intends to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health and well-being. This service includes short- term counselling and referral services for employees and their immediate family.
• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave to support parents
• Cboe offers pensions contribution up to 7% of base salary. You don’t have to contribute yourself.
• ClassPass Corporate Membership which provides access to on-demand classes, livestream classes, in-person classes and wellness sessions across different fitness genres. (taxable benefit)
• 25 days holiday per year per holiday year for full time employees, increasing with length of service at a rate of one extra day per completed years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

More About Cboe UK

We’re reimagining the future of the workplace by focusing on what matters most, our people. Our journey is an inclusive one. We’re investing deeply in leadership programs and career development initiatives that ensure everyone has an equal chance to succeed. We celebrate the diversity in our communities, inside and out, and welcome new perspectives with equity, inclusion and belonging.

We work with purpose, solving problems with ingenuity, collaboration, and a lot of passion. We’re an engaged and excited team connecting markets across borders and embracing growth in all its forms to achieve incredible outcomes.

Learn more about life at Cboe on our website and LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer – and celebrate our associates’ differences, including race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age and disability.

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