BSR Job Opportunity - Director, Advisory Services (Financial Services Practice)

New York

Published 05-23-11

Submitted by BSR

THE ORGANIZATION A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR is seeking a Director, Financial Services Practice to be based in our New York office. BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With seven offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR leverages its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic development, and transparency and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit www.bsr.org for more information. POSITION OVERVIEW The Director of Financial Services will have primary responsibility for building and leading BSR's work with financial services companies globally. This person will work closely with BSR's Advisory Services teams to develop business opportunities and deliver consulting projects that provide high value to BSR members and other leading companies that are interested in improving their sustainability performance. The Director will oversee and participate in project teams focused on the development and implementation of responsible business practices. The position is full-time and will be based in New York. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Consulting and Member Services: The Director will play a leading role in delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies in the Financial Services sector. Areas of project focus may include: sustainability strategy development, reporting and transparency, stakeholder engagement, human rights, environmental sustainability, responsible supply chain management. Additionally, the Director will help to build BSR's offerings to companies in other industries based on trends in ESG Investments and implications for investor relations.
Business Development and Recruitment: The Director will have significant responsibility for recruiting new member companies and will play a leading role in identifying and
Internal Practice Management: The Director will represent the Financial Services sector at internal management meetings, strategy discussions and budget planning. The Director will assist in supervising and developing the professional capabilities of other members of BSR's consulting and research teams.
External Representation: The Director will represent both BSR and the Financial Services practice to external audiences by: presenting at industry conferences; writing publications; forming beneficial external partnerships; and creating other opportunities to raise the profile of BSR more
The Director may also be required to provide services to companies in other sectors according to business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS Note: ONLY candidates with these specific requirements will be considered:

Master's degree in business, law, public policy, environmental management or other relevant discipline required.
Significant business experience (at least 8 years) required, to perform the key functions of a consulting leader, including: developing and maintaining senior-level client relationships; pursuing and creating business opportunities; and overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Significant experience working with, or in, the Financial Services sector
Deep knowledge and experience in key sustainability content areas, such as: stakeholder engagement, supply chain, environment, human rights, or local economic development.
Experience in developing sustainability-related methodologies, such as: sustainability reporting, strategy design & materiality, social/environmental risk assessment
Experience working with the investor community and demonstrated knowledge of trends in environmental, social and governance integration in investments
Knowledge and experience related to business processes such as strategic planning, organizational development, training programs, performance management, change management, etc.
Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members.
Outstanding verbal, written, and facilitation skills.
Willingness to undertake business travel (25% time).
Language skills: Fluent in English, with an additional language from a region in which BSR is based a strongly preferred.
Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of Leadership, Respect and Integrity.

DIVERSITY BSR is committed to developing an inclusive work environment where diversity of thought, style, culture and skill and is valued in support of individual performance and potential, as well as our business goals and mission. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS BSR offers an outstanding benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k savings plan, paid time off (PTO), sick and other family friendly leaves, flexible hours, paid time off for volunteer activities and a casual atmosphere. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience level and the constraints of a non-profit business organization. Please apply only online at www.bsr.org/bsrjobs.

BSR

Since 1992, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) has been providing socially responsible business solutions to many of the world's leading corporations. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and China, BSR is a nonprofit business association that serves its 250 member companies and other Global 1000 enterprises. Through advisory services, convenings and research, BSR works with corporations and concerned stakeholders of all types to create a more just and sustainable global economy. For more information, visit www.bsr.org.

BSR Job Opportunity - Director, Advisory Services (Financial Services Practice)

BSR Job Opportunity - Director, Advisory Services (Financial Services Practice)

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