At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®.
With KONE’s new strategy in place with strong emphasis on sustainability, we are now looking for a
Sustainability Manager
to join our Investor Relations team in Espoo, Finland.
The role is new, and you will get to actively shape it.
The Investor Relations team is part of KONE’s Finance function and responsible for communicating our financial performance, strategy, and sustainability efforts to the capital markets. We nurture relationships with investors and analysts, and shape KONE’s narrative towards them, ensuring clarity on our direction, transparency and fostering trust.
In your role as a Sustainability Manager, you will
Develop the sustainability perspective in KONE’s equity story and prepare related materials such as investor presentations and IR webpages
Drive the development of KONE’s CSRD and other sustainability related reporting
Coordinate and manage investor-oriented sustainability questionnaires and ratings
Engage with investors and analysts on sustainability topics, providing insights and updates on our sustainability initiatives and performance
Collaborate closely with other teams such as KONE’s sustainability team both in gathering the relevant information and sharing feedback from the investor community
Stay updated and share information on sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure our reporting and communications are aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in general investor relations activities such as quarterly reporting, Capital Markets Days etc.
We are looking for candidates with
Relevant master’s degree (Finance, Sustainability or equivalent) with solid academic performance
At least 3 years of relevant sustainability focused work experience (considering the responsibilities) such as a role in sustainability reporting or sustainability focused investor relations
Passion for sustainability and curiosity to understand the world around us and how it’s changing
Excellent communication and presentation skills and a strong command of PowerPoint and Excel
Proven track record in analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills to enable effective teamwork and impact in a matrix organization
Proactive, self-driven attitude and drive to keep learning and to overcome obstacles
Language requirements: fluency in English, other languages a plus
As a sustainability focused Investor Relations Manager, you will report to the Vice President, Investor Relations and the position will be based at KONE Corporate Offices in Espoo, Finland.
In the role, you will work closely with top management in an international environment. We promote continuous learning and development within the team and offer also a running start for a long-term career at KONE with diverse opportunities.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs latest by 7th of January 2025. We look forward to learning more about you!
For additional information, contact Sanna Kaje, Vice President Investor Relations, via e-mail sanna.kaje@kone.com.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers