Associate, Sustainability Reporting, FC - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (London)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Requisition ID 36922 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Finance - Strategy, Planning & Control Full-Time/Part-Time​Full Time Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 11/08/2026

**Purpose of Job**

The Associate Sustainability Reporting contributes to the Bank’s externally assured sustainability reporting, including disclosures prepared in line with leading global standards such as IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB) and other evolving frameworks.

Working closely with the Associate Director, Sustainability Reporting, they play a key role in advancing the Bank’s sustainability reporting agenda at a time of significant regulatory and market change, contributing to high-impact, externally visible outputs and help shape best practices in the sector.

**Background**

The sustainability reporting function within Financial Control is responsible for coordinating the Bank’s externally assured sustainability disclosures. This involves close collaboration with multiple functions across the Bank, including Climate Risk Management, Environment & Sustainability, and Climate Strategy & Delivery, Data Governance, Communication’s and others.

The team leads the implementation and application of sustainability reporting standards and works closely with data owners across the organisation to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of reported information. It also coordinates with internal and external auditors to support the external assurance process.

The Associate role is a key contributor to this process, working across departments to support the preparation of disclosures, improve data quality and strengthen reporting processes. The role contributes to the drafting, coordination and validation of sustainability disclosures including the annual materiality assessment, supports the external assurance process, and helps ensure that appropriate controls, processes and documentation are in place to enable high-quality, decision-useful sustainability reporting.

**Accountabilities & Responsibilities**

* Own the preparation and validation of assigned disclosure areas of the Bank’s sustainability reports, including ISSB-aligned reporting * Coordinate inputs from multiple departments and ensure completeness, consistency and quality of disclosures * Analyse and validate sustainability data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with reporting requirements * Review and challenge inputs provided by contributing teams to enhance overall disclosure quality * Support the annual external assurance process, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries * Assist in maintaining robust documentation, processes and controls over sustainability reporting metrics * Working independently on standards and moderately complex reporting and assurance matters * Assess and support the adoption of new and evolving frameworks (e.g. ISSB, CSRD, TCFD) * Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Environment & Sustainability, and Climate Strategy teams * Identify opportunities to improve data quality, systems and reporting efficiency * Contribute to the robustness of reporting controls, documentation and assurance readiness

**Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications**

* Degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Economics or a related field or equivalent experience * Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or working towards qualification preferred * Relevant certifications in sustainability or ESG as a strong asset * Significant relevant experience in sustainability reporting, climate or ESG disclosures or related advisory service, audit, or related areas gained within international financial institutions or consulting firms * Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, TCFD, CSRD, or equivalent is desirable * Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex datasets * Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and structured disclosures * Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines * Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders * Understanding of controls, governance and reporting processes * Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SAP or similar systems is advantageous * Fluent written and spoken English

**What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD**

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

* Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. * A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. * A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. * An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. * A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

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Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Associate, Sustainability Reporting, FC at EBRD based in London.

Requisition ID 36922 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Finance - Strategy, Planning & Control Full-Time/Part-Time​Full Time Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 11/08/2026

Purpose of Job

The Associate Sustainability Reporting contributes to the Bank’s externally assured sustainability reporting, including disclosures prepared in line with leading global standards such as IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB) and other evolving frameworks.

Working closely with the Associate Director, Sustainability Reporting, they play a key role in advancing the Bank’s sustainability reporting agenda at a time of significant regulatory and market change, contributing to high-impact, externally visible outputs and help shape best practices in the sector.

Background

The sustainability reporting function within Financial Control is responsible for coordinating the Bank’s externally assured sustainability disclosures. This involves close collaboration with multiple functions across the Bank, including Climate Risk Management, Environment & Sustainability, and Climate Strategy & Delivery, Data Governance, Communication’s and others.

The team leads the implementation and application of sustainability reporting standards and works closely with data owners across the organisation to ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of reported information. It also coordinates with internal and external auditors to support the external assurance process.

The Associate role is a key contributor to this process, working across departments to support the preparation of disclosures, improve data quality and strengthen reporting processes. The role contributes to the drafting, coordination and validation of sustainability disclosures including the annual materiality assessment, supports the external assurance process, and helps ensure that appropriate controls, processes and documentation are in place to enable high-quality, decision-useful sustainability reporting.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

* Own the preparation and validation of assigned disclosure areas of the Bank’s sustainability reports, including ISSB-aligned reporting * Coordinate inputs from multiple departments and ensure completeness, consistency and quality of disclosures * Analyse and validate sustainability data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with reporting requirements * Review and challenge inputs provided by contributing teams to enhance overall disclosure quality * Support the annual external assurance process, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor queries * Assist in maintaining robust documentation, processes and controls over sustainability reporting metrics * Working independently on standards and moderately complex reporting and assurance matters * Assess and support the adoption of new and evolving frameworks (e.g. ISSB, CSRD, TCFD) * Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Environment & Sustainability, and Climate Strategy teams * Identify opportunities to improve data quality, systems and reporting efficiency * Contribute to the robustness of reporting controls, documentation and assurance readiness

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

* Degree in Accounting, Finance, Sustainability, Economics or a related field or equivalent experience * Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or working towards qualification preferred * Relevant certifications in sustainability or ESG as a strong asset * Significant relevant experience in sustainability reporting, climate or ESG disclosures or related advisory service, audit, or related areas gained within international financial institutions or consulting firms * Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, TCFD, CSRD, or equivalent is desirable * Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex datasets * Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and structured disclosures * Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines * Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders * Understanding of controls, governance and reporting processes * Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SAP or similar systems is advantageous * Fluent written and spoken English

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

* Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. * A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively. * A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. * An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. * A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

Job Segment:Sustainability, Bank, Banking, ERP, Law, Energy, Finance, Legal, Technology

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 21 July 2026, 1 day ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 23 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EBRD see the EBRD institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in London see our London location page.

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Career trajectory

Career progression for this grade staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at EBRD, progression to the next grade typically takes three to five years on merit, with two-yearly step increases in between. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).
Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.

Application cadence

EBRD has not advertised another comparable role with the same grade and subject signature in the past twenty-four months. This opening has rarely been seen on the EU Careers feed and may be the first such posting in our two-year window. Applicants who pass the eligibility checks should not assume the same profile will reopen on a predictable cadence.

Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .

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