Sustainability Programs Agent, Esg

**Company Description**
Assent is the supply chain sustainability management solution for the world’s most responsible, sustainability-focused complex manufacturers. The #1 business risk for complex manufacturers is hidden. Most supply chains were never built with sustainability in mind, and most manufacturers do not have deep visibility into their supply chain risks while outsourcing the majority of their production. Shaped by regulatory experts, customers and suppliers, Assent is the foundation manufacturers need for cross-enterprise sustainability. At Assent, your work will help bring transparency, sustainability, and fairness to the global community.

We’re one of the fastest-growing technology companies - from $5 million to $50 million ARR in under five years As the global leader in supply chain sustainability management, we provide transparency into the supply chains of some of the world's largest and most successful companies, including 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies. In our most recent funding round, we raised $350 Million USD in funding led by Vista Equity Partners. This funding will allow us to continue to scale with purpose, and add exceptional talent to our already remarkable team. Assent is the first North American software company to achieve both B Corporation Certification and Advanced Status with United Nations Global Compact. This reflects our deep commitment to embed sustainability not only across our organization, but as part of how we drive positive impacts for our communities and the customers we serve.

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**Job Description** Position Summary**

Reporting to the Manager, Program Support, the Sustainability Programs Analyst, ESG will have a wide range of duties, all of which are in the spirit of ensuring program success through the successful management of compliance programs as part of Assent’s Professional Services department. The Sustainability Programs Analyst, ESG will play an integral role in program delivery activities, focused on our sustainability programs.

**Key Requirements & Responsibilities**
- Support program delivery and execution for Assent’s clients, focused on our sustainability programs and tasks and activities related to the smooth operation of those programs.
- Your role has a wide ranges of duties, of which your focus may change based on business needs, including but not limited to:

- Utilize set analysis guidelines to evaluate ESG program responses and various supporting evidence;
- Collaborate with other team members to evaluate complex policies and labor standards (e.g. Human Rights Policy, Proof of Labor Rights Risk Mitigation);
- Generate and send Corrective Actions based on ESG program responses through Assent’s platform workflow;
- Collaborate with the Regulatory and Solutions teams to ensure we have up to date lists of key Evidence Review search terms;
- Collaborate with our Supplier Support team to understand how to continually support suppliers to better our clients’ ESG programs;
- Possess intermediate regulatory knowledge in order to efficiently support our client program needs;
- Keep informed of Product and regulatory releases and updates in order to efficiently support our clients program needs;
- Be familiar with corporate security policies and follow the guidance set out by processes and procedures of Assent.
- This is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may be altered and/or added from time to time to meet business needs._
**Qualifications** Your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications
- We strongly value your talent, energy and passion. It will also be valuable to Assent if you have the following qualifications,
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English - you communicate clearly, concisely and with tact, additional languages are considered an asset;
- Bachelor’s Degree/Higher diploma from recognized learning institution. (a degree in Sustainability or equivalent is an asset);
- 1-2 years related work experience (research & data; awareness of GRI and SASB standards);
- Proven experience learning a proprietary software tool would be considered an asset;
- Ability to manage time effectively and juggle multiple priorities at one time;
- Solid analysis skills;
- Proven computer proficiency using MS Office Suite and Google Applications;
- Problem-solver who is a fast learner, self-motivated and willing to go the extra mile;
- You are emotionally intelligent - you are self-aware, can see things from various points of view, and self-regulate;
- You are intellectually curious with excellent problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset;
- Confidence to work independently and autonomously;
- You are highly adaptable, flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment;
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