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Analyst, Sustainability Reporting

Analyst, Sustainability Reporting

Hines

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Other

PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Hines rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 153 rated real estate companies

Job description

Overview
When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company's esteemed annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.
Responsibilities
The Analyst, Sustainability Reporting, assists with organizing and coordinating a broad variety of activities involving firmwide portfolio- and asset-level ESG performance data analysis, benchmarking, and reporting; significant ad hoc investor inquiries; and coordination of certain ESG compliance activities. The Analyst's work activities are directed and closely monitored by the team leader within 1 or more of the team's 3 major workstreams: Global GRESB Coordination, Global ESG Reporting Coordination, and Supporting Projects. Analyst work activities to be directed by the team leader include both discrete projects and routines:
  • Report Preparation: Contribute to the design and population of regular sustainability reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory agencies, sustainability rating organizations, and investors. Catalog comprehensive list of reporting commitments. Create user interface to promote access to past reporting. Document basic report characteristics to support planning and work scoping. Understand data input sourcing. Develop calendar of reporting commitment deadlines. Apply quality control standards and time-to-complete measurements to work products.
  • Data Collection and Validation Support: Assist in articulating business requirements for the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG data, including energy consumption, waste management, GHG emissions, green building certifications, green lease representation, resource efficiency practices, and other metrics. Apply concepts of completeness and accuracy appropriately.
  • Data Management Systems: Understand and access data management systems and tools to support efficient data collection and reporting. Systems in use include Carbon Impact Assessment Tool, Scaler Global, and several spreadsheet-, Smartsheet-, or Sharepoint-based databases.
  • Frameworks and Standards: Use available resources to stay updated on existing sustainability reporting frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., GRESB, GRI, CDP, SASB, ISSB, UN SDGs, etc.). When receiving communications from Legal, Compliance, Sustainability Strategies, local project teams, and consultants regarding emerging reporting requirements, flag these to the team leader.
  • Goal Development, Implementation, and Performance Measurement: Understand the development and implementation of sustainability goals, targets, and initiatives - and how performance against targets is reflected in reporting deliverables.
  • Internal Guidance and Direction: Provide guidance and support to internal teams on sustainability data collection and reporting, including the full population of GRESB Management, Performance, and Development indicators.
  • Audit Readiness: Support internal assurance readiness, including development and management of reporting procedures and documentation. Assist in coordinating engagement with third-party GRESB validation consultants.
  • ESG Ratings and Surveys: Obtain or develop responses to key ESG ratings, rankings, surveys, and tenant inquiries, as needed within GRESB benchmark coordination or investor inquiries.
  • Gap and Trend Analysis and Benchmarking: Assist in developing reporting tools to be used in improving ESG performance through data needs, trend analysis, gap analysis, and benchmarking.
  • Policy and Regulation Awareness: Flag any deviations from company policies, standards, and operating practices as they relate to sustainability programs. Develop and maintain awareness regulations and standards needed to support reporting compliance.
  • Research and Benchmarking: As needed on an ad hoc basis, undertake research projects and benchmarking analysis on ESG-related topics and themes.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements for reporting and analyzing ESG performance data and within the underlying ESG compliance processes coordinated by the team.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for sustainability reporting. Engage stakeholders to address information needs and advance the company's reputation as a leader in sustainability.
  • Data Visualization: Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI) to present sustainability data in an accessible and impactful manner.
  • Training and Development: Participate in training sessions for internal teams on sustainability reporting practices and tools. As needed, develop training materials.
  • Performance Tracking: Support monitoring and tracking progress towards sustainability goals and targets where needed to meet reporting obligations.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements include:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or a related field.
  • Technical certification such as CFA, CPA, CFA Certificate in Sustainability Investing, LEED, etc. is desirable.
  • Exposure to GRESB and experience with information processing control environment.
  • 1+ years of experience in financial reporting, sustainability reporting, ESG analysis, or a related role.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, ownership of work area, basic appreciation for project management approaches, enthusiasm for developing constructive relationships with broad stakeholder group.
  • Experience with Excel, data management applications. Comfort with and willingness to engage Artificial Intelligence tools.
  • Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., EET, Inrev, TCFD, SASB, etc.) is desired.
  • Excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills. Ability to communicate concisely.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Position is office-based, with remote flexibility 1 day per week.
  • Strong command of English and comfort with Teams/Zoom is necessary to ensure efficient communication with stakeholders.
  • Role will require the ability to work outside of traditional business hours as needed during periods of high volume and for collaboration across global time zones.
  • Quarter 2 (Apr-Jun) of the function's annual work cycle is the busiest time of year, and extended personal time off during this period is strongly discouraged.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Compensation: $78,600 - $112,420

Closing
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects - all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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