Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration. , As a Senior Associate supporting Global Citizenship & Sustainability Financial Reporting, you will play a key role in advancing Ralph Lauren’s Global Citizenship & Sustainability (GC&S) reporting strategy. You will assist in the implementation of GC&S reporting controls, support data validation efforts, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the completeness and accuracy of GC&S disclosures. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of GC&S reporting processes and help drive readiness for evolving regulatory requirements, including CSRD. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with a passion for and strong foundation in sustainability reporting. , • Support the execution of the Global Citizenship & Sustainability reporting strategy, including the transition from voluntary to regulatory disclosures • Monitor evolving ESG regulations and frameworks (e.g., CSRD, ISSB) and support readiness efforts • Contribute to the adoption and rollout of an ESG reporting tool and the education of internal stakeholders on roles and best practices in ongoing use of the platform • Validate qualitative and quantitative ESG data, ensuring data governance and review procedures were performed • Support the implementation and documentation of Global Citizenship & Sustainability reporting internal controls, maintaining organized documentation to support internal reviews and external assurance of disclosures for completeness and accuracy • Support assurance readiness, including coordination with third-party auditors and documentation of audit trails for both qualitative and quantitative disclosures • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, GC&S teams, Communications) as well as external consultants and assurance partners • Assist in preparing GC&S-related content for external disclosures, including the annual GC&S report, CSRD report, 10-K, Proxy, and others as needed • Participate in ESG materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement activities , • Bachelor’s or advanced degree; preferred in sustainability, accounting, finance or a related field • 2–4 years of professional experience supporting corporate sustainability reporting, audit, or ESG-related work preferred • Strong preference for knowledge of and experience with key ESG disclosure and reporting frameworks, including GHG Protocol, ESRS, GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD, etc. • Experience with internal controls or risk management and familiarity with ESG-related risk assessments • Experience with ESG data and reporting platforms (e.g., Sweep, Workiva) is preferred • Experience with ESG assurance processes or working with third-party auditors is a plus • Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of accuracy; excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills • High level of flexibility and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with global, virtual and cross-functional teams in multiple geographies, including the ability to effectively collaborate at various levels and build and maintain strong relationships and credibility with stakeholders • Strong storytelling and communication skills to translate ESG data into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders • Effectively prioritizes driving impact to meet shared enterprise-wide goals and deadlines with an ability to work independently