Senior Group ESG Strategy Specialist (f/m/d)

Deutsche Börse AG • Frankfurt am Main

Learn. Develop. Grow. But always: Share value

Join our international team that drives positive change, united by a spirit of openness and curiosity. We empower you to have an impact and to grow – personally and professionally. With us, you work at the heart of financial systems and evolve the way markets operate. We’re excited about the future because we are the ones shaping it. Let´s do this together by sharing value!

Who we are

Tracing its origins to 1585, Deutsche Börse Group has become one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. In this role, we provide investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital markets. What’s your part in all this? With your commitment you contribute to the success of our unique business model: offering a wide range of products, services and technologies for security, transparency and integrity on the markets. By creating trust in the markets of today and tomorrow we foster growth and contribute to the prosperity of future generations.

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work:
As part of the CEO Division, the team Group ESG Strategy (GES) is responsible for the development and management of Deutsche Börse Group’s sustainable strategy. This includes the management of DBG’s own ESG activities (e.g. climate strategy, Group Sustainability Committee), the measurement and documentation of ESG KPIs, the support of business areas in the development of ESG products and markets, and the internal and external communication of strategy and results.

Your responsibilities:

Identification and evaluation of ESG (environmental, social and governance) and sustainability trends and regulatory requirements
Implementation and enhancement of sustainability strategy and climate strategy in line with ESG framework at Group level and in divisions
Advancement and performance monitoring of ESG activities at Group level (e.g. climate strategy related KPIs and reduction measures to achieve Net Zero ambition)
Self-reliant development, continuous optimization and coordination of material ESG processes (e.g. materiality analysis, value chain, opportunity management)
Preparation of ESG reporting for executive management decision processes and board related presentations
Further optimisation of processes and identification of opportunities related to sustainability matters
Performance and coordination of ESG ratings relevant for Deutsche Börse’s executive remuneration

Your profile:

University degree in Business Administration, Sustainability Mangement or similar
Minumim 5 years of professional working experience in the sustainability field in strategic management consulting, auditing or financial sector
Experience and knowledge of sustainability strategy development and implementation, carbon management (GHG Protocol, SBTi), corporate due diligence (social impact scans, impact measurement), and are aware of developments in the field, such as those around corporate sustainability reporting (EU CSRD, TCFD, SASB, GRI)
Recognizing trends and networking in the ESG environment
Strong analytical skills and structured, solution-driven working methods
Demonstrated project management skills, assertiveness, resilience, strong service and customer orientation
Excellent presentation development skills and ability to create an easy to understand storyline for complex facts and data
Strong communication skills to stakeholders of all levels (incl. executive board, senior management, team, internal and external business partners)
Ability to work in a team and in a matrix organisation within a multicultural, international environment with high level of initiative, commitment and motivation
Excellent knowledge of German and English in writing and speaking

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.