Senior Manager, Global Sustainability and Climate

Lead and execute the organization’s sustainability strategies, overseeing environmental impact goals, and ensuring compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting frameworks. Guide the development and management of sustainability and climate programs across the organization, ensuring compliance with industry standards and advancing the organization's sustainability goals. Promote and advance sustainable practices, as well as enhance UNFCU’s brand reputation and awareness. Serve as a subject matter resource, advocate, and manager of sustainability initiatives, climate reporting, and ESG across the organization.

NYC Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000 annually; compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

• Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors.

• Assist FVP to develop and execute the company’s long-term sustainability strategy in pursuit of organization’s impact goals, ESG standards, and credit union industry best practices.
• Lead the organization’s data aggregation, analysis, and reporting processes following approved ESG frameworks. Manage and collaborate with consultants, and with guidance from FVP, manage budget of ESG initiatives.
• Lead the coordination, planning, and execution of the annual United in Sustainability (UIS) Summit in collaboration with GSP Program Managers and the GII team. Organize the quarterly meetings for the UIS Advisory Council by managing the logistics, speakers, and agendas.
• Collaborate with Program Managers of UNFCU’s Global Sustainability Program (GSP) to develop and execute projects and initiatives focused on sustainability and climate risk. Provide feedback to program sponsors and stakeholders on the progress of initiatives. Manage initiatives to assess, reduce, and report on UNFCU’s emissions.
• Collaborate with GSP Program Managers to input and manage sustainability GHG accounting data platform and any other data collection platforms used for sustainability measurement and reporting. Oversee data input by internal teams and use GRI guidance to disclose approved material topics.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on sustainability, providing updates and participating in knowledge building for internal and external stakeholders. Research and provide updates on sustainability trends and changing regulations as applicable. In consultation with the FVP, lead the internal education of UNFCU leaders and employees about sustainability and climate-related activities.
• Provide information and guidance to UNFCU departments on sustainability and ESG products and initiatives. Work with ERM and other departments on the assessment and mitigation of climate risk for UNFCU.
• Provide updates on progress to impact goals and measures in relation to the sustainability initiatives and balanced score card metrics.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Marketing team and other colleagues on materials to report on sustainability including annual Impact Report, reports to UN Global Compact, and ESG-related materials.
• Present at GSP and stakeholder meetings. Provide process improvement ideas and suggestions to the leadership team.
• Maintain working knowledge of current best practices, innovations, and trends within sustainability in the credit union industry, financial services, and at the United Nations, with special emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and related policy developments.
• Execute overall Global Impact and Inclusion goals by providing perspectives and insight, as well as project management expertise.
• Partner with leaders of other GII areas to help coordinate and plan GSP-related events and initiatives.
• Participate in department and organization level meetings.
• Work on process improvement and developmental initiatives as directed by manager.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the sustainability space and 5 years of experience in project/program management. Master’s degree in Sustainability or related field preferred
• Experience in ESG frameworks, managing sustainability-based initiatives, processes, or programs involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data. Strong knowledge of domestic and international sustainability standards and frameworks required
• Knowledge and experience aligning initiatives with the UN Sustainable Development Goals preferred
• Knowledge of other UN programs, partnerships, and related entities, such as the UN Global Compact is a plus

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment by developing new skills and taking on additional responsibilities
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong prioritization with a focus on value delivery
• Problem solving mindset and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent team player
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a passion for environmental protection and addressing socio-economic issues to build a better world
• Operate with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity

UNFCU is a global not-for-profit financial institution that serves the UN community. We are committed to providing peace of mind to our members and colleagues and strive to achieve service excellence in all that we do. The best part of UNFCU is the people. Those that choose to work with us often find personal fulfillment, professional growth and a purposeful culture. 

UNFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UNFCU prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country, federal, state or local laws.