Principal – Traceability & ESG Disclosure

New York, NY

Point B is a consulting firm that is trusted by the world’s leading organizations and specializes in business transformation and technology services. We are committed to making an impact for our customers and leveraging technology to unlock human potential. We help accelerate our customers’ progress toward meaningful outcomes by bringing together cross-industry expertise, proven processes, and transformative technology to activate shared potential.  

 

Our diverse set of experts spans 13 U.S. locations, with international reach via our partnership with Nextcontinent. We’re united by our desire to help our customers succeed, wherever they do business. 

 

Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune® Magazine, Great Place to Work, Consulting Magazine, BuiltIn, and many others. 


The Principal is an onsite client-facing and leadership role that supports Point B’s growth/delivery by supporting a team of expert consultants in the ESG/Sustainability practice. The role may also engage in the writing, analyzing and synthesizing of ESG/Sustainability reporting and disclosures for clients. As a senior leader in the Sustainability & ESG practice, the Principal will be expected to contribute to firm, practice leadership and, client strategy, climate action and decarbonization advisory services.  


What You'll Get to do:

  • Serve as a senior point of contact and trusted advisor for clients, providing expert guidance on ESG reporting, disclosure, and traceability. 
  • Lead, manage, and contribute to the execution of projects by offering expertise in ESG frameworks, ensuring compliance with both voluntary and regulated disclosure standards. 
  • Expand and deepen the firm’s ESG and sustainability offerings by identifying market trends, client needs, and opportunities for growth. 
  • Develop and strengthen client relationships by delivering tailored reporting and disclosure solutions that align with global best practices. 
  • Serve as a thought leader for external and internal audiences, influencers and leaders outside of the sustainability and ESG profession  
  • Guide clients through the implementation of international frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and IFRS/ISSB standards, tailoring strategies to their specific regulatory environments. 
  • Promotes a focus on “staying current” and, leading indicator or “next stage best practices” in trends (e.g., conducts benchmarking and research; understands best practices and changes in laws and regulations, etc.) including emerging policy changes and legislation affecting ESG, such as like CSRD, SFDR, and SEC requirements 
  • Support client leadership teams by communicating the implications of technical legislative language on business operations and sustainability goals. 
  • Act as trusted client advisor and earn loyalty through superior service and responsiveness; actively finds ways to demonstrate Point B’s expertise through sales and project delivery 
  • Expand the firm’s ESG and sustainability offerings by identifying market trends, client needs, and opportunities for growth 
  • Act as a thought leader in ESG reporting trends and contribute to the development of Point B’s internal and external thought leadership materials. 
  • Participate in client business development activities, can speak to Point B capabilities (services, products, etc), and pulls in the right support when client need is identified 
  • Develops capability team members through performance management, consistent feedback, and development opportunities that help them achieve their professional goals  
  • Supports team effort and builds authentic relationships with individuals in work groups and teams 
  • Consistently demonstrates and lives Point B cultural tenets and values 
  • Participates in firm culture activities to connect regularly with other Point B’ers (e.g. account meetings, Practice Meetings, etc.) 
  • Actively engages in Point B’s Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  
  • Key decision maker in hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination decisions for the Sustainability & ESG team 
  • Develops leaders through performance management, consistent feedback, and development opportunities that help them achieve their professional goals 
  • Ensures leadership continuity with succession planning and ongoing leadership development for traceability, ESG reporting and disclosure services 
  • Develops employees’ professional skills and provides career mentorship 
  • Grows and develops personal leadership skills 
  • Builds and manages a versatile team that can share information and quickly and effectively pivot to meet emerging business and operational needs  
  • Upholds and models Point B leadership and culture tenets and values 
  • Supports team efforts and builds authentic relationships with individuals in work groups and teams 


What We Offer:

  • The ability to chart your career path based on expertise and passions 
  • An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals 
  • The chance to have a balanced lifestyle by working with local or national clients in a flexible consulting model 
  • The opportunity to further enable fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients 
  • A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each individual’s unique needs and contributions to the firm


What We Expect You've Already Done: 

  • 10-15+ years of experience in corporate sustainability, ESG reporting, or consultancy roles, with a successful track record in disclosure and regulatory compliance. Preferrable for EU/UK driven disclosures and compliance as primary markets.  
  • Deep expertise in ESG frameworks and regulations such as GRI, SASB, TCFD,ISSB, UN SDGs, UN Global Compact, CSRD, CSDDD. 
  • Familiarity with key ESG platforms such as CDP, MSCI, and S&P Global CSA (DJSI),EcoVadis. 
  • Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory proposals, with the ability to distill technical information and communicate its business impact effectively. 
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities, delivering high-quality results under ambiguity. 
  • Willingness to travel (25-40% on average) and work non-standard hours when needed to meet client and project demands. 
  • Graduate Degree in Sustainability, Business, or like degrees, B.S required 


The Kind of People We Look For:

  • Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture 
  • Those who have a growth mindset regarding training, practice, and evolving their skills 
  • Versatile people who thrive on variety and challenge 
  • Successful in ambiguous environments  
  • Desire to and ability to learn 
  • Passion for Point B’s Mission, Vision, Values & Culture 
  • Gets it done brand and attitude  
  • Ability to work from home 
  • Ability to work non-standard work hours when necessary
  • Ability to travel to client site 25-35% on average (negotiable)

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