Sustainability Data Lead

U.S. Bank

Sustainability Data Lead developing financed-emissions analytics and climate data products for U.S. Bank.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChicago • Colorado, Illinois, Montana, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $124,355 - $146,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced data science skills with a focus on climate and emissions measurement, including the ability to develop and execute sustainability data products and strategies. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, program management, and delivering audit-ready reporting aligned with industry standards.

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Advanced Data Science SkillsClimate And Emissions MeasurementPCAF ReportingSQL And Python ProficiencyProgram Management

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionData TransformationQuantitative AnalysisData VisualizationBenchmarkingComplex Query WritingSustainability Reporting AnalyticsGreenhouse Gas AccountingData IntegrityRisk Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PowerBIExcelSAASNLP/LLM ModelsGenerative AI Applications

Industry Keywords

PCAFISSBCDPGRISBTiTransition Plan TaskforceCalifornia Climate Disclosure ActEU CSRDCorporate FinanceSustainable Finance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Head of Sustainability and Sustainability Team in developing and executing sustainability data products and sub-domain strategy
Develop enterprise-wide climate and impact data products focused on client financed emissions and net zero transition analytics
Develop internal client and portfolio data flows and dashboards for PCAF-aligned analysis and external reporting
Support data strategies and execute data products focused on Scope 1 and 2 emissions measurement and management
Explore data products supporting sustainable finance commercialization and Impact Finance products and strategies
Gather business requirements and translate emerging business needs into scalable analytics
Lead annual financed emissions analysis
Deliver audit-ready net-zero and PCAF reporting for internal, external, and regulatory use
Partner with the Enterprise Data Office, Credit Risk, Reputation & Strategic Risk, business teams, Impact Finance functions, client-facing teams, and enterprise partners
Extract, merge, transform, analyze, and benchmark large raw datasets against industry standards
Communicate quantitative insights to internal stakeholders and senior management through concise presentations
Manage programs, track execution and progress, and engage internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, computer science, engineering, or applied mathematics, or equivalent work experience
Six to eight years of relevant experience
Advanced data science skills
Exposure to climate and emissions measurement
Prior corporate experience, preferably within a financial institution
Experience gathering business requirements and writing complex queries
Experience extracting, merging, and transforming large raw datasets
Ability to benchmark results against established industry standards and resolve discrepancies across data sources
Confidence in quantitative analysis and ability to communicate insights to senior management
Experience with program management, execution, progress tracking, and internal and external stakeholder engagement
Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting frameworks and financed emissions methodologies across sectors and asset classes preferred
Prior experience designing and implementing large-scale data strategies in large organizations
Understanding of data integrity, risk, controls, and audit-ready data
Knowledge of PCAF, ISSB, CDP, GRI, SBTi, Transition Plan Taskforce, California Climate Disclosure Act, and EU CSRD
Practical experience implementing GHG Protocol and supporting sustainability reporting analytics, especially ISSB and PCAF
Experience with climate-related data providers and sources
Understanding of corporate finance, sustainable finance products, and carbon markets
Strong data science and visualization skills
Deep expertise in SAAS, SQL, Python, Excel, PowerBI, NLP/LLM models, data scraping, and generative AI applications
Strong project management capabilities, including requirements gathering, stakeholder buy-in, influencing without authority, and timely execution
Strong leadership, employee motivation, teamwork, interpersonal, management, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
Significant independent decision-making ability
Ability to identify risks, determine reasonable solutions, resolve conflicts, and make decisions under pressure
Adaptability to a dynamic and evolving work environment
Well-developed analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Knowledge of management and employee development principles and practices
Applicants must comply with U.S. Bank policies, the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and workplace conduct and safety policies
Employment eligibility verification and background checks apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension
Disability accommodations during the application or hiring process