Verisure is Europe’s fastest-growing monitored security company and continues to strengthen its presence in South America. This rapid expansion and ongoing success are expected to continue. As a result, Verisure is reinforcing its new ESG team with an exciting, rewarding, and impactful position to support its ambitious growth plan.
Verisure is seeking a talented ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Reporting Associate and/or Manager to join the team. This role provides an outstanding platform for a highly motivated individual to work with our Group ESG Manager / Senior Director, whilst providing strong visibility with key leaders in the company. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformational growth story. Critical and strategic, the role will be instrumental in advancing the company’s ESG agenda, and shaping the future of ESG Reporting. We are looking for someone who can make a tangible positive impact to transform and add value, not only to our Company but to the industry itself.
This role will report to our Group ESG Manager / Senior Director. The position is a based in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Spain’s HQ – Madrid). Some international travel within Europe could be required.
The company’s success depends on its people and it invests in them every day. Working with Verisure is being part of an industry leading world-class company that has a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Strategic context and Value proposition
Over the past years, Verisure has experienced an exceptional and resilient financial performance with a very long track record of double-digit growth – thanks to continuous drive for Innovation, our very sophisticated Go To Market and replicable business model for expansion into new countries. Our strong and visionary Management Team is now supporting the business’ next phase of growth with a robust plan for further value creation.
Verisure has been actively pursuing increased focus and leadership on social and environmental issues to drive both business and societal value. This position is part of a new, dedicated ESG core team delivering a new global strategy and approach, designed to enhance business performance and shareholder value, energize employees, support our brand, and ultimately bring positive societal value to Verisure communities and beyond.
This role will collaborate closely with a number of internal and external stakeholders internationally for ensuring compliance with reporting regulations and to contribute to high-impacting global projects in a matrix environment. The role requires excellent communication and organization skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and communicate risks to senior leadership as well as in depth understanding and passion for wider corporate and ESG reporting.
Responsibilities will include:
Lead and participate on the development, planning and execution of ESG reporting projects and processes; successful implementation of new ESG reporting requirements in the context of Verisure’s Annual Reporting cycle (e.g. CSRD, GRI, SASB)
Engage with all relevant stakeholders to develop close relationships and a detailed understanding of Verisure’s end-to-end ESG reporting requirements
Further development of the ESG reporting strategy at Verisure based on best practices and new regulatory requirements in coordination with cross-functions
Support on the development and implementation of a company-wide plan for collecting, storing, validating and distributing ESG data and content for reporting; adding value by responding to key stakeholders’ requests
Engage with ESG rating agencies in their assessment of Verisure.
Carry out different benchmarking exercises to detect areas for improvement
Shape ESG messages to investors and other key stakeholders within the concept of strategy and long-term value creation for Verisure
Candidate profile
Experience and requirements
We are looking for a high potential, proactive and solution-oriented individual focused on driving value to the business who is looking for a challenging yet rewarding job. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn from Group HR, Group Finance, and other high-performing teams transversally
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, ideally with a focus on business administration, finance, economics, sustainability, environmental sciences, communications, or similar
Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish. Other European languages are a plus
+2 years of experience working in non-financial reporting ideally in either a listed company, PE- owned company or a consultancy
Experience with reporting under ESG reporting standards (CSRD, SASB, TCFD, GRI, CDP,…) and understanding of current ESG regulatory developments in Europe and internationally
Very valuable experience in ESG rating assessment and interaction with ESG rating agencies
Experience in other strategic ESG topics would also be highly considered: GHG monitoring and reduction, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), ISO implementation, Community Impact, Waste management, Circular Economy, ESG risk management, Governance, Regulation, etc.
Strong team mentality with the ability to build good working relationships with many different internal and external counterparties
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to drive several projects at once
Convincing communication skills (written and oral) in both English and Spanish
Extensive knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint)
Proactive, and results-driven, ability to correctly set priorities and meet challenging deadlines and comfortable managing ambiguous situations independently
Competencies
Good level of Emotional Intelligence and a sound level of judgment – strong, confident yet humble leader that exerts influence through value-add leadership. Ability to interact at all levels, and manage interactions with the senior leadership
Ability and willingness to take a «hands-on» approach, while maintaining an ability for a high level or strategic view of programme activities
Responsiveness, multi-tasking and balancing customer demands while managing multiple deliverables/deadlines. Ability to calmly respond to unexpected issues/priorities
A match to our culture – high energy and flexible, and huge amounts of drive. Collaborative working is key
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