Overview:
This position is responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver emissions analysis, reporting and strategy at M&T Bank. The focus will be on leading the work to measure, report on and validate the scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 emissions, including financed emissions.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development and execution of emissions reporting strategy (build v buy, pilot scope, assurance, etc.) with collaboration from key stakeholders
• Leads the organization to measure emissions in accordance with the greenhouse gas protocol
• Owns the creation and validation of the emissions measurement and reporting process through external assurance
• Builds and designs quantitative and qualitative reporting including data management validation, analysis and processes.
• Partners with stakeholders to ensure integrity and timeliness of reporting
• Develop and manage external relationships to advance M&T's emissions measurement strategy with industry groups, educational institutions, consultants and NGOs
• Partners to support goals and target setting within environmental sustainability including enterprise adoption, analysis and reporting plan, industry comparisons, and execution planning
• Collaborate on meaningful and effective communication and education plans and content with internal partners for all levels of the organization
• Lead the organization in awareness of trends and developments within climate impact analysis; establish brand as internal expert through to Executive Management; prepare Executive Leadership for external engagements
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Scope of Responsibilities:
Partner with cross-functional working teams throughout the Bank to design, build and deliver comprehensive emissions measurement strategy, goals, targets and reporting
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will indirectly manage partnerships across the enterprise. Requires the ability to build consensus, and move projects forward despite roadblocks and competing organizational priorities.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years' proven ESG, risk, financial, operations and/or project management experience, OR
• A combined minimum of 14 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 10 years' proven ESG, risk, financial, operations and/or project management experience
• Strong analytical, technical and database management, visualization and reporting skills
• Curiosity, drive and passion on the ESG subject and all matters that support it
• Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral
• Ability to conduct independent research and communicate findings

Preferred experience:

• Experience with energy and environmental data analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of greenhouse gas protocols, CDP, PCAF, and other sustainability reporting standards
• Strong knowledge of current tools and trends in ESG/sustainability reporting and disclosure, especially regarding TCFD requirements

Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America