Head of Sustainability

IG Index Limited; London; Hybrid

Job description

So, who are we?
Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company that runs mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto.

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better products for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers.

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser-focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth.

Your team

As part of our Sustainability Team you will report to our Head of Investor Relations and collaborate with our Chief Executive Officer to help ensure that IG operates in an environmentally and socially responsible way, whilst also complying with regulations, meeting investor expectations, and enhancing long-term value by addressing sustainability risks and opportunities. As sustainability practices continue to evolve, you'll play a key role in ensuring our business stays at the forefront of these developments.

Your role in the Team’s Success

The Head of Sustainability will oversee our organisation’s sustainability division, managing all sustainability reporting and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will monitor and enhance our sustainability reporting while developing our sustainability strategy in alignment with our business objectives.

What you’ll do

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy that aligns business goals and stakeholder expectations.
2. Collaborate with subject matter experts to create effective metrics and KPIs for tracking sustainability performance.

Reporting and Compliance

1. Oversee Group-wide sustainability reporting, ensuring all disclosures are accurate, comprehensive and timely.
2. Lead the preparation of sustainability sections for IG Group's Annual Report and other sustainability communications.
3. Monitor and identify emerging global sustainability reporting trends.

Stakeholder Management

1. Work closely with senior leadership to embed sustainability within corporate decision-making processes with the objective of enhancing efficiency and driving growth.
2. Build partnerships with business units and external providers to optimise commercial outcomes.

Management

1. Oversee sustainability budget and manage key external provider relationships.
2. Provide direct line management to the Head of Environment.

What you’ll need for this role

1. Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in finance or technology sectors with compliance or regulatory focus.
2. At least 3 years working in sustainability with comprehensive knowledge of reporting frameworks, including ESG ratings agency requirements, and regulatory bodies (CSRD, ISSB, TCFD, SECR, SASB, GRI).
3. Proven leadership in developing and implementing effective sustainability strategies.
4. Exceptional ability to manage stakeholders, coordinating diverse internal and external groups to advance sustainability objectives in fast-paced commercial environment.
5. Advanced analytical capabilities, skilled at transforming complex sustainability data into clear insights and communications.
6. Adaptable professional who excels in fast-paced environments amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

How we work

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction:

1. Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm.
2. Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes.
3. Champion the client: Understand and prioritise the client's needs.
4. Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback.

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey.

Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%).
• Private medical cover for you and your family.
• Life insurance.
• Contribution to gym memberships.
• 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total).
• The option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform.
• A comprehensive global and local onboarding process.
• Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture.
• Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund.
• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents.

Looking for a career at a company that will support you, challenge you and help you grow? IG Group can provide that.

We're the market leader in financial derivatives trading, with a focus on innovation and advanced IT development. We're also one of Britain's Top Employers, a ten-year trend we intend to continue.