Sustainability And Reporting Analyst

Introduction Momentum Group Limited (Momentum Group) is a significant player in South Africa's life insurance and integrated financial services sectors. We are a proud Level 1 B-BBEE South African-based group dedicated to building and protecting our clients' financial dreams. Our client-facing retail and specialist brands, including renowned names such as Momentum, Metropolitan, Guardrisk, and Eris Properties, play a pivotal role in fulfilling this purpose.

We are dedicated to rehumanising every interaction with our clients, stakeholders, communities, and society. At the heart of this commitment is our understanding that we are a business with heart. By infusing genuine care into every action and word, we demonstrate our unwavering value for our communities, stakeholders, and society.

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Role Purpose To support the execution of the Group's sustainability strategy by coordinating sustainability initiatives, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and awareness programmes.

The role provides sustainability expertise and insights to help drive ESG objectives, regulatory compliance, and business performance. It collaborates with stakeholders across the organisation to translate sustainability priorities into practical actions and measurable outcomes. Through effective project coordination, analysis, and communication, the role supports the achievement of the Group's sustainability commitments.

Requirements

• Business Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related degree

• 5 years in sustainability, ESG, business management experience within the financial services, insurance, banking, investments or a regulated corporate environment.

• Project management

• Advanced knowledge of sustainability trends, frameworks, regulation and disclosure standard

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and manipulation tools with the capability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights

• Change management

• Corporate governance

Duties & Responsibilities Internal Process:

• Keep abreast of trends, legislation and developments within the business and the sustainability field

• Contribute to the development of the sustainability strategy, plan and support the implementation of the sustainability strategy for Momentum Group

• Coordinate the delivery of sustainability-related reports, campaigns and initiatives within agreed time, cost and quality parameters

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and the sustainability team, to support the co-creation of business cases to address sustainability issues within Momentum Group.

• Engage with stakeholders to create awareness of the implications and advantages of sustainability initiatives such as the carbon footprint, sustainability reporting, ESG ratings performance etcetera, and collaborate with stakeholders to gather the required information in the correct format.

• Build effective partnerships with external stakeholders to support sustainability efforts

• Engage with key stakeholders to foster a culture of sustainability through ongoing organisational communications and education

• Coordinate the execution of communication plans and campaigns required for sustainability initiatives

• Measure, monitor and report on progress against sustainability strategies, objectives and performance targets

• Present and create awareness regarding sustainability issues at board, executive and management committees

• Research sustainability emerging trends and development programs and issues, and communicate and educate senior management on sustainability topics.

• Translate sustainability challenges into meaningful action plans for Momentum Group

Client Process

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders

• Deliver on expectations of clients and internal and external stakeholders.

• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility

• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

• Continuously monitor turnaround times and quality standards and resolve issues speedily to enhance client service delivery

• Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards in order to ensure that clients receive appropriate sustainability-related advice

• Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved and used as a mechanism to improve business processes and performance

People Process

• Effectively contribute to performance within the team in order to ensure business objectives are achieved

• Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team, Group function and groupwide sustainability community

• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and knowledge on sustainability-related legislation

• Take ownership for driving your career development.

Competencies

• Business Acumen

• Client/Stakeholder Commitment

• Drive for Results

• Leads Change and Innovation

• Motivating and Inspiring Team

• Strategic Thinking

• Collaboration

• Impact and Influence

• Self-Awareness and Insight

• Diversity and Inclusiveness

• Growing Talent

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously