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Director - Sustainability & Corporate Governance

JoelefrankNew York3h ago

Joele Frank is a leading strategic communications firm. From market-moving transactions and high-stakes moments to ongoing corporate communications, investor relations and reputation management – we help our clients communicate effectively with their stakeholders when it matters most.

This role is a critical position within our Governance & Corporate Stewardship (GCS) team. The team offers Joele Frank clients strategic insight into investors’ governance and stewardship priorities and supports the development of effective, sustainable business strategies. We work closely with company executives and boards of directors to identify their critical risks and opportunities and develop strategic communications in support of their GCS programs and performance. 

We look for people with a special combination of intelligence, curiosity and talent. Members of the Joele Frank team are thoughtful communicators and strong writers who thrive on tackling challenging, fast-paced situations in a collaborative environment. This particular role requires someone with corporate sustainability and governance expertise, an ability to think critically about company vulnerabilities and strengths and deliver strategic advice to senior corporate leaders.

Primary responsibilities include:

Provide counsel on corporate sustainability strategies aligned with long-term business objectives

Advise the Board and senior management on governance trends, proxy voting issues and shareholder engagement strategies

Oversee preparation of sustainability reports and governance disclosures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with global standards, evolving stakeholder expectations and the evolving regulatory environment

Prepare and deliver clear, transparent communications on sustainability risk management and governance practices in proxy statements and investor presentations.

Assess investor priorities and design appropriate bespoke shareholder engagement strategies

Candidates should possess the following:

7+ years of corporate sustainability experience and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts (e.g., climate-related risk reporting and regulations, human capital and human rights) and evolving reporting standards and regulations

Well-developed critical thinking, exceptional writing skills and attention to detail

Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and proactively monitors emerging trends, industry developments and best practices to drive innovative solutions and informed decision-making

Collaborates effectively with colleagues, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to doing what it takes to achieve shared goals and delivering results under changing priorities

The ability to effectively organize and prioritize multiple projects while under intense pressure

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Joele Frank is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

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