Manager, ESG Reporting

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Position Summary:

Royal Caribbean Group is seeking a knowledgeable, passionate reporting professional to join the team in Miami, FL. This position will focus on leading the execution of RCG’s ESG/sustainability reporting, data collection, and verification activities, as well as managing other strategic priorities cross-functionally. The ideal candidate understands the current ESG reporting and rating landscape, has worked with publicly traded companies on their ESG/Sustainability reports, and has finance/accounting training and/or experience with producing or auditing financial disclosures. Reporting to the Head of ESG Strategic Planning and Reporting, the ESG Reporting Manager will play a pivotal role in leading the company's sustainability reporting strategy, overseeing the development, implementation, and communication of our ESG performance accurately and transparently to support and propel our sustainability ambitions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing ESG Reporting:

• Manage the ESG reporting and disclosure processes end-to-end, coordinating efforts within the ESG team and across the organization with subject matter experts to collect and share data; verify report metrics; collect, edit, and summarize content; and drive disclosure promotion and distribution.
• Oversee the internal collection of accurate ESG-related data including data validation and assurance processes within critical timelines.
• Manage submissions and responses to raters and rankers including CDP, DJSI, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS and Glass Lewis, among others.
• Partner with Finance, Investor Relations and Legal to ensure that RCG’s financial filings are aligned with best ESG practices and disclosures.

Strengthen Audit Readiness and SOX Alignment:

• Lead internal and external audit readiness of ESG data and disclosures.
• Collaborate with internal audit to ensure SOX compliance and alignment of certain ESG data.
• Lead efforts to enhance processes and controls to support ESG disclosures for financial and non-financial reporting.

Managing Benchmarking and Gap Assessments:

• Perform benchmarking and gap analyses to identify opportunities for improvements in our reporting, ratings profile and support alignment with best practices.
• Ensure continuous improvement of RCG’s ESG reporting practices through research, gap analyses, and internal process improvements.

Monitoring New Developments in ESG:

• Track advances, best practices, and trends in ESG & corporate sustainability, and compliance policy updates across global markets, and develop communications of key findings for internal stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, and record progress against ESG strategic plans and programs, targets, and KPIs.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate sustainability management, ESG, financial reporting, or related discipline; in a corporate setting or a large consulting firm; including experience leading people.
• Bachelor’s or master’s in Business, Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Environment, Engineering or a similar field.
• Thorough knowledge of ESG frameworks and standards, including SASB, ISSB, TCFD, GRI, CDP.
• Solid grasp of emerging ESG regulations including the SEC’s and CA’s carbon rules; and the EU’s CSRD and CSDDD.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and prior experience using ESG reporting and data management systems (e.g., Workiva).
• Knowledge of audit processes, SOX controls, external assurance, and verification.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks & competing priorities while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated successes with corporate operations/governance of an ESG/Sustainability program.
• Outstanding analysis, oral and written communication, and presentation skills; effective in conducting research and synthesizing information for senior leaders.
• Driven, self-starter who is passionate about making a positive impact.

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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