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Director, Global Sustainability

Bain & Company • Greece • Added on Aug 27, 2026
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As the Director of Global Sustainability, you will take the lead on the firm’s internal ESG engine. You will oversee a remote global team tasked with managing the complex landscape of voluntary disclosures, regulatory compliance, and client-driven reporting requirements. Your focus will be on ensuring that the organization’s sustainability performance is transparent, verified, and aligned with international standards like GRI and TCFD.

This role is crucial because it bridges the gap between high-level strategic ambition and operational credibility within one of the world’s most influential consultancies. By directing materiality assessments and maintaining ISO 14001 certifications, you ensure that the firm’s internal sustainability journey mirrors the excellence it advises its clients to achieve. It is about building a trusted, data-driven narrative that stands up to the scrutiny of both regulators and global stakeholders.

This suits someone who is a strategic leader with deep experience in professional services and a proven ability to influence senior executives across diverse global functions without direct authority.

Job-FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission involves leading the global reporting and disclosure program, ensuring compliance with both voluntary frameworks and emerging regulatory mandates. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of annual disclosures such as GRI, TCFD, and EcoVadis. Beyond technical reporting, you will direct the firm’s materiality assessment process and strengthen internal controls for sustainability documentation. This includes managing client-specific reporting requests and supplier assessments to ensure the firm meets its commercial and ethical obligations. Additionally, you will oversee the ISO 14001 environmental management program and lead a remote team of roughly eight people. Your goal is to translate complex sustainability developments into practical business recommendations for the firm's leadership.

Key learning opportunities for this job

Candidates will gain unparalleled exposure to the evolving regulatory landscape of ESG, including early-stage adoption of new global reporting standards. You will develop a deep understanding of how a top-tier professional services firm operationalizes its own sustainability commitments. There are significant opportunities to master cross-functional leadership by collaborating with Legal, Risk, and Procurement on a global scale. The role also offers mentorship from the Chief Sustainability Officer and exposure to elite sustainability networks like the WBCSD.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate brings a background in management consulting at a senior level, combined with a specialized passion for corporate sustainability. You must possess the technical rigor to handle complex climate disclosure requirements and the communication skills to develop credible narratives. We look for a leader who can influence without authority, navigating a matrixed global environment with ease. Professional experience in professional services is highly valued, as is a detail-oriented approach to operational excellence and team development.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, emphasize your experience in translating complex ESG data into strategic business insights rather than just treating reporting as a box-ticking exercise. Demonstrate how you have successfully managed cross-functional projects involving diverse stakeholders like Legal and IT. Bain values 'extraordinary teams,' so highlight your coaching and remote management philosophy. Showcasing specific examples where you balanced transparency with reputational risk in a corporate setting will be highly beneficial.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role focuses heavily on transparency and governance, ensuring that the firm's environmental impact and social commitments are accurately reflected in public disclosures. You will likely work on climate-related risks, carbon footprinting, and supply chain ethics. There is also a strong emphasis on environmental management systems through the ISO 14001 program. This ensures that the firm's operational footprint is managed with the same rigor as its financial performance.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A primary challenge will be navigating the rapidly changing regulatory environment across different geographies while maintaining a unified global strategy. Managing a remote team across multiple time zones requires high emotional intelligence and organizational skills. Influencing senior partners who may prioritize commercial interests over reporting nuances is another likely hurdle. You must be able to frame sustainability as a business priority and a source of competitive advantage.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a review of emerging sustainability regulations in Europe or the US, followed by a team check-in to track progress on an upcoming EcoVadis or CDP submission. You will likely attend meetings with the Legal and Risk teams to discuss disclosure controls. Afternoons might be spent reviewing client-facing sustainability materials or preparing executive communications for the Chief Sustainability Officer. The day often involves troubleshooting data collection processes or coordinating with Global Real Estate on environmental audits.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

This role offers a high-visibility platform that could lead to more senior executive sustainability leadership roles within the firm. The exposure to the Global Sustainability Practice allows for potential movement into client-facing advisory roles. Furthermore, the leadership of a global team provides a path toward operational leadership or general management roles within the corporate functions of a major global enterprise.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will report directly to the Chief Sustainability Officer and work closely with leaders in Legal, Risk, and Global Real Estate. These interactions focus on compliance and operational sustainability. External stakeholders include ESG rating agencies, reporting organizations, and industry bodies. You will also interact with client teams to ensure Bain’s sustainability performance meets their rigorous procurement requirements.

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