We are recruiting an Associate / Manager – Sustainability Data & Reporting (m/f/d) who will support developing and managing global ESG data & reporting initiatives and driving PIMCO Prime Real Estate’s sustainability agenda. In this role, you will have a broad exposure to sustainability-related data, governance and disclosure topics across a diversified global real estate portfolio as part of a multinational business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Reporting

• Take on project management for the implementation of new sustainability reporting standards incl. development of technical concepts and coordination with auditors and external consultants
• Contribute to the preparation of Allianz Group's sustainability reporting
• Cooperate in (regulatory) fund reporting
• Ensure audit compliance of ESG / sustainability reporting and manage internal and external auditing processes (esp. auditors)
• Define sustainability reporting guidelines, provide training and support the respective teams design appropriate processes incl. controls for robust reporting
• Develop internal processes, control systems and structures for ESG / sustainability reporting
• Monitor regulatory requirements for sustainability reporting (e.g. SFDR, Taxonomy Regulation) and drive its implementation
• Be thought leader for the strategic development of sustainability reporting topics / capabilities

Sustainability Data

• Perform or coordinate sustainability data management and data collection programs
• Develop and carry out ESG-related portfolio analyses as well as benchmarking of sustainability / ESG performance
• Optimize and further develop sustainability data and information
• Implement appropriate quality management procedures in close cooperation with relevant sustainability / technical management / asset management teams
• Support the development of today’s sustainability data strategy towards a “future-proof” sustainability data landscape
• Be key contact person for clients with regards to sustainability data

Key Requirements

• Advanced graduate degree in Management, Finance, Economics or Law
• At least 2/3 years of professional experience in a company, a bank or an auditing firm is mandatory
• Experience with and knowledge of ESG / sustainability / non-financial reporting (standards, regulations, trends, developments) and/or other complex reporting processes
• Ideally, you have proven expertise in relevant reporting standards (e.g. TCFD) and understand regulatory requirements (e.g. SFDR or CSRD)
• Experience in managing projects
• Detail-oriented with robust quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracy
• Hands-on-mentality and persistence to carry out projects and tasks
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in English is a prerequisite; good level in German is appreciated
• Enjoys working in a dynamic multicultural business environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Interest in innovative IT solutions is a plus (e.g. Power BI, Python)

Benefits

• Onboarding: A mentor, a buddy program and a global welcome event will help you getting started.
• Learning: A large portfolio of continuous learning opportunities will help you staying relevant in your current role and growing into future workplace demands.
• Working place: An open and international working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture will inspire your everyday work. A working model which balances remote and office based work will give you the flexibility to organize the way you work.
• Benefits: A company pension scheme, well-being initiatives, sports offers and other local benefits will allow you achieving a positive work life balance.