Assurant

Director, Sustainability

United States Virtual Full time

Assurant is seeking a Director of Sustainability to join our Global Sustainability Team and help advance our vision for a Thriving Society, Circular Economy, and Stable Climate. This role will lead enterprise-wide sustainability programs, disclosures, and compliance initiatives across multiple countries and regions. You will collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive transparency, regulatory readiness, and strategic sustainability outcomes.

What makes us different? 

  • Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance day one of employment.

  • 401(k) with company 6% match.

  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer days.

  • 100% virtual work from home environment.

  • Professional development programs.

  • Employee wellness programs and mental health resources.

  • Opportunities to make a global impact through sustainability initiatives.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

  • Develop and execute an enterprise-wide sustainability disclosure roadmap to ensure compliance and enhance transparency.

  • Integrate best practices and frameworks into disclosure processes, leveraging AI for efficiency and scalability.

  • Oversee voluntary and mandatory sustainability disclosures (e.g., Sustainability Report, TCFD, SASB, CDP, EcoVadis, ISSB).

  • Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners to advance decarbonization and circularity programs.

  • Serve as a key contributor to the Sustainability Governance Committee and influence enterprise strategy.

  • Lead materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, and scenario analysis to inform sustainability strategy.

  • Drive employee engagement and embed sustainability practices across the organization.

  • Ensure compliance with emerging global sustainability regulations, including extended producer responsibility (EPR) and California Climate Disclosure rules.

What are the requirements needed for this position?  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.

  • A minimum of 10 years of advancing responsibility within Sustainability at a publicly held company, with familiarity of data analytics and reporting.

  • Demonstrated leadership in prior roles.

  • Proven experience managing enterprise sustainability reports and disclosures (TCFD, SASB, CDP, EcoVadis, CSRD, ISSB).

  • GHG emissions frameworks (GHG Protocol, PCAF) acumen.

  • Proficiency in sustainability reporting tools, data analytics software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Experience leveraging AI for data interpretation and efficiency.

  • Project management, and ability to influence across organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline.

  • Professional certifications (CSP, GRI Certification, etc.).

  • Experience in financial services and climate-related risk management.

  • Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).

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Pay Range:

$122,400.00 - $204,400.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 15 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

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