Net Zero Strategy ManagerCharlotte, North Carolina;Washington, District of Columbia; New York, New York; Boston, MassachusettsJob Description:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!Job Description:The Net Zero Strategy manager will play a critical role in executing the bank’s enterprise climate strategy.
Reports to Global Environmental Executive, accountable to Net Zero Strategy pillar lead
Member of bank’s Global Environmental Group (GEG) team at complex, global financial institution
Responsible for working closely with other GEG and Public Policy colleagues, along with the bank’s lines of business (LOBs), Sustainable Banking Solutions Group (SBSG), Global Sustainable Finance Group (GSFG), Risk, Finance and other groups, to help deliver on the bank’s Net Zero commitment
Will support ongoing development and execution of the bank’s comprehensive Net Zero strategy and specifically contribute to efforts to ensure the bank meets its commitment by partnering with the LOBs and SBSG to engage clients in reducing their carbon footprints
The role will support the interim emission reduction target strategy and ongoing management for various sectors: evaluate client climate plans, outline methodologies for sector metrics and emissions accounting, understand and advise on transition pathways for sector, and assist in target management
Participate, as needed, in broader ESG-related client meetings
Engage with external partners, including peer banks, NGOs and shareholders, to develop guidelines and best practices and monitor industry trends
Skills:
Collaboration
Consulting
External Resource Management
Prioritization
Program Management
Advisory
Decision Making
Inclusive Leadership
Oral Communications
Strategy Planning and Development
Benchmarking
Executive Presence
Process Management
Process Performance Measurement
Risk Management
Required Qualifications:
Experience in working for a financial institution, understanding bank products and decision-making processes a plus
Critical thinking skills, capacity to process complex issues, and ability to analyze, interpret and summarize vast amounts of information quickly
Strong writing and research skills, combined with ability to filter, summarize and communicate complex issues to executives and other internal and external audiences
Able to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to create and maintain work processes and keep work on track across multiple, matrixed teams
Develop and manage strong, productive relationships across various business groups within the company
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and other business technologies an absolute must
Desired Qualifications:
Understanding of climate change scenarios and/ or high emitting sector expertise, GHG emissions accounting and sector-specific transition pathways
Experience in climate change, GHG accounting, ESG or sustainability strongly preferred
Knowledge and experience of banking and banking products, industry/sector specific expertise desired
Minimum Education Requirement: NullShift:1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:40Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.To view the "EEO is the Law" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .To view the "EEO is the Law" Supplement, CLICK HERE (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf) .Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy (“Policy”) establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.To view Bank of America’s Drug-free workplace and alcohol policy, CLICK HERE .