ESG Data & Reporting Lead

About us

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future.

At Davy, you are the difference.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has opened up as an ESG Data & Reporting Lead in the Data and Analytics Team. The role focuses on translating ESG regulatory requirements into practical, scalable data solutions, with a critical and immediate priority being the design and build of the firm’s Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting capability in line with GHG Protocol and PCAF standards.

In the role, the successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for building and delivering Davy’s ESG data and reporting capability.
• Play a key role in developing and driving the ESG roadmap for data and analytics, ensuring regulatory deadlines, data maturity objectives, and business priorities are translated into a clear and structured delivery plan.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Davy, including Sustainability, Operations, Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Finance, Risk, and HR.
• Have ESG domain knowledge and data governance experience, with the ability to engage effectively with specialist data teams and senior stakeholders across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the build out of Scope 3 reporting capabilities, including methodology, data sourcing, and measurement
• Drive execution of key components of the ESG Data and Analytics roadmap, ensuring appropriate sequencing of regulatory deadlines, data maturity milestones and business priorities, and communicating progress to stakeholders
• Develop scalable ESG reporting solutions and data pipelines in collaboration with data engineers and analysts, utilising the Snowflake enterprise data platform and leveraging third-party ESG data providers
• Define ESG data quality standards, lineage, and controls to ensure full traceability from source to published disclosure, supporting internal and regulatory requirements, and addressing inherent data quality challenges
• Establish and maintain effective ways of working within Data & Analytics and partner with stakeholders across Davy including Sustainability, Finance, Investment Management, HR and the wider Bank of Ireland Group
• Monitor the EU and Irish ESG regulatory landscape (SFDR, CSRD, EBA ESG Pillar 3), and support improved understanding and effective use of ESG data across business functions through clear communication and documentation.

Requirements

About you:

• 5-7 years’ experience in ESG data, reporting, or sustainability within financial services or asset management, with a proven track record
• Proven expertise in the measurement of financed emissions, and strong command of key ESG protocols and frameworks (GRI, TCFD, SFDR, CSRD, ISSB)
• Experience contributing to or delivering ESG or data reporting roadmaps, including milestone management and stakeholder communication
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Finance, Data Science, Economics, Management Science) or equivalent industry experience or professional ESG certification
• Strong data literacy, including practical understanding of data quality, lineage, and governance, with experience working within or alongside Data & Analytics functions
• Experience of cloud data platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Databricks), SQL/Python, and data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) is beneficial
• Experience with ESG data providers, with an understanding of the quality and coverage limitations inherent in third-party ESG datasets, is desirable
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage credibly across both technical teams and senior stakeholders, including experience preparing ESG reporting outputs
• Strong project management, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to deliver in a fast-evolving environment and maintain a strong focus on data integrity and professional standards

Benefits

What we offer

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.

Health and Wellbeing

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.

Reward and Recognition

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.

Growth and Development

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.

Positive Workplace

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.

Values and Culture

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.

Important Information

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.