ISSB Technical Staff

About the job

Location: Montreal or Frankfurt

Status: 24month fixed term contract

Job Purpose: To support the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)’s work to develop—in the public interest—IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards that will result in a high-quality, comprehensive global baseline of sustainability disclosures focused on the needs of investors and the financial markets.

Principal accountabilities

Evidence-based research – Undertake research on business risks and opportunities associated with sustainability issues (such as climate, nature and biodiversity, human capital, and human rights). Stakeholder consultation – Act as a credible and authoritative representative of the ISSB by engaging with a wide range of external stakeholders from industry and the investment, regulatory and standard-setting communities, to ascertain their views and to share information. Staff analysis and recommendations – Conduct analysis and develop technical proposals for consideration by the ISSB and its advisory committees, and facilitate their decision-making Technical papers – Draft due process documents (research papers, discussion papers, requests for information, exposure drafts, ballot drafts and standards). Initiate and lead discussions with ISSB members, advisory committees, and working groups. Work with IASB Technical Staff when relevant to ensure connectivity and compatibility between the work of the IASB and the ISSB in developing IFRS Accounting and Sustainability Disclosure Standards. Project management, including coordination of a range of activities to support the delivery of technical projects and coordination across other project work plans Contribute to the development of other staff.