Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.
Job Summary:
Everest Global Services, Inc., a division of Everest Group, Ltd., has an opportunity for Sustainability Analyst in the Law Department of our Warren, NJ headquarters. This individual will be responsible for assisting the department with environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") initiatives and public company reporting and governance, including the annual proxy statement. At Everest, we believe that a sustainable future for our company must encompass the values most important to our customers, employees and the communities in which we operate. These values define our corporate responsibility and guide us to maintain sustainability.
This role will form a key part of Everest's ESG efforts and initiatives, as well as other corporate governance matters within the Law Department and will report to the SVP, Chief of ESG Reporting.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist with all aspects of Everest's ESG disclosures and reports
Gather information from key internal stakeholders to assist with preparation of Everest's Corporate Responsibility Report
Help prepare presentations for executive management related to ESG issues
Assist with implementation of ESG best practices, and interact with various stakeholders of the company to create and monitor ESG content
Research regarding ESG reporting frameworks and ESG rating agency requirements and disclosure protocols
Draft responses to climate or broader ESG surveys from clients, regulators, rating agencies, or investors
Perform peer analysis regarding ESG best practices and monitor industry trends
Assist with all aspects of preparing Everest's annual shareholder proxy statement and related materials
Engagement with the company's external proxy advisors and monitoring of scoring dashboards
Gather data and create inventory of the company's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally
Liaise with senior managers and executives, and assist other paralegals within the Law Department;
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree, preferably in Sustainability or Environmental Studies
Basic subject matter expertise in ESG, climate and sustainability reporting frameworks, including TCFD, GRI, SASB, ISSB, preferred.
Familiarity with global climate change regulations, including SEC, European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, as well as California and other state regulations, preferred
Prefer familiarity with public company reporting and disclosure
Prefer at least three (3) years of experience in a corporate, governmental, and/or legal environment, with focus on Sustainability topics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to assist with drafting work-product in various formats (e.g., internal memoranda, website, annual proxy, ESG reports, etc.).
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with strong computer and technical skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Capable of handling multiple projects with varying deadlines.
The candidate must also have strong interpersonal skills and be able to flourish in a 'team' environment and also work independently.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
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Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location: Warren, NJ
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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.
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