Director - ESG Regulatory Advisory Services

Department: Advisory - ESG & Mandatory Reporting

Location: Canada

Compensation: $148,500 - $188,000 / year

Description

About Anthesis:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary Of Role & Key Responsibilities

The ESG Advisory & Mandatory Reporting Business Line empowers clients' transition to models of sustainable performance by integrating ESG priorities into business strategy and investment decisions, and rigorously reporting against progress. Specifically, we help companies define and implement an ESG program , manage and govern ESG data , and report & disclose ESG performance.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations are rapidly emerging, evolving, and intensifying, presenting both business challenges and opportunities. As companies navigate this complex landscape, they require strategic guidance from experienced professionals who can translate legal complexities into actionable strategies that drive sustainable growth and compliance. Anthesis seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to spearhead our ESG Regulatory Compliance Advisory service offerings, overseeing the refinement, expansion, and day-to-day operations.

The purpose of this role is to lead the service and team guiding multinational companies through the complex landscape of existing and emerging sustainability regulations. The successful candidate will drive profitable growth and ensure operational excellence in our ESG Regulatory Advisory service. In this role, you will collaborate with strategists, sustainability subject matter experts, to serve our clients and shape the future of corporate sustainability on behalf of Anthesis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development and Operational Management - Lead the expansion and refinement of the ESG Regulatory Advisory service line. Oversee our service offerings' strategic development and continuous improvement to meet market demands.
• Scale our Impact - Drive profitable growth for the ESG Regulatory Advisory service line, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
• Develop and Implement a Proprietary Risk and Strategy-Based Compliance Framework - Enable clients to quantify and prioritize ESG legal risks based on strategic, financial, reputational, and operational impacts. Oversee the development of playbooks and compliance programs and address unique enterprise-level regulatory challenges.
• Team Leadership and Talent Management - Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation among ESG legal and compliance professionals. Attract, retain, and nurture top talent: Provide career development opportunities and clear pathways for progression within the practice.
• Strategic Integration and Client Engagement - Integrate ESG compliance with broader client sustainability priorities. Support achieving sustainability goals and drive outcomes contributing to reportable ESG performance metrics.
• Oversee Operational Excellence - ensure your team explores and implements data collection plans, regulatory intelligence systems, and integrated reporting solutions to ensure high-quality service delivery
  
  

Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Proven experience leading and managing consulting operations.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to drive profitable growth.
• Ability to manage the process and team to refine and develop a service offering compliance frameworks that address strategic, financial, reputational, and operational risks.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to integrate ESG compliance with broader sustainability priorities and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
• Capable of building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.