ESG Policies Consultant
DLL aims at driving sustainable, profitable growth. Helping our partners to transition to a greener and more sustainable future and be the transition partner of choice for our vendors and customers. Sustainable business growth is one of the Corporate KPIs of DLL.
This role requires thorough understanding of the externally changing context including regulations and sustainability commitments. It requires expertise to assess the impact of the regulations and commitments, and to translate these into workable ESG policies. Additionally, it requires close collaboration with our regional teams in implementation of the policies, understand DLL’s business model as well as the impact of our ESG policies on our operations and business decisions. The global scale of this work requires close collaboration with Rabobank Group.
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Day to day:
- ESG policies implementation in alignment with Rabobank Group as well as our business in the various countries and other group functions, such as Financial Economic Crime, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Group Risk, Commercial Domain.
- Execution of ESG policies assessments on a day-to-day basis, with solid background research for each case and providing guidance in alignment with relevant domains. Be a sparring partner for business dilemmas and escalations with respect to the policies.
- Interact with the teams in the various countries on alignment of the policies with local regulations and ensure group policies align with local laws & regulations.
- Developing and supporting communication & training of relevant stakeholders on ESG policies assessments and updates in alignment with relevant domains.
- Implementing new monitoring processes for DLL’s Acceptance and Performance criteria across direct/indirect channels. Oversight of monitoring results and applying corrective measures.
Key interactions of this job require advisory, cooperation, analytical and communications skills:
- With Rabobank Sustainability Policy Standard and Expertise teams as stakeholder, for impact analysis and translation to DLL’s business model.
- With DLL’s GBUs for specific impact analysis of ESG policy changes/requirements.
- With DLL’s FEC, Risk, ESG Legal, FCC, CCO and COO domains on ESG policy implementation.
Measures:
Hard Skills
- Data & Reporting: Strong proficiency in Excel; experience with data analysis and building structured reports (Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus).
- ESG Research & Due Diligence: Ability to investigate whether customers/vendors meet DLL’s ESG policy criteria across multiple sectors (Upwards of 50 ESG acceptance criteria).
- Methods include: desktop research, RepRisk adverse media screening, AI‑assisted queries, and sound professional judgment.
- High precision in documenting findings and reporting outcomes.
- ESG Reporting for Management: Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, readable PowerPoint materials for senior management decision‑making.
Soft Skills
- Curiosity & Analytical Drive: Willingness to deeply explore a broad range of ESG risk topics (e.g., climate, energy, armaments, human rights, deforestation, animal welfare).
- Adaptability: Comfortable navigating a dynamic policy landscape, switching tasks effectively, and maintaining a growth mindset with a can‑do mentality.
- Autonomy: Ability to act independently while knowing when to escalate a matter.
- Time Management: Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering in fast‑moving projects.
All members enjoy
- Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
- Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
- Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
- Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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“We not only live up to the expectations of our customers for today, but also anticipate their market needs of tomorrow.”
Essentials:
- A pre-requisite for the job is a strong foundational knowledge in the field of ESG regulation, with preferably a proven ability to translate theory into (business) practice.
- Another pre-requisite is sensitivity to the expectations and demands from society, regulators and other stakeholders, both in The Netherlands and the countries DLL is active.
- Furthermore, as ESG Policies Consultant we are looking for:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in business strategy, sustainability and/or finance
- Broad understanding of the Sustainability landscape, including Environment, Social and Governance topics relevant to the finance industry
- Strong knowledge of ESG (core/theme/sector) policies, ESG risk management and due diligence (Inside-out perspective)
- Understanding the Leasing industry and finance sector Risk and Compliance processes
- Understanding of regulatory context (Inside-out perspective).
- Dutch language skills are considered a plus.
Choose wellbeing
DLL’s wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.
Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:
- Connection – Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
- Health – Manage mental, emotional and physical health
- Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
- Lifestyle – Maintain balance between work and life priorities
These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL
Good to know:
- Deadline for application: May 17th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
- The selection process may involve an assessment
- Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website
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- DLL’s referral program applies
- For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner Dennis van Hoof via dennis.vanhoof@dllgroup.com
DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.
DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.
DLL, a great place to build your career
DLL is a global asset finance company that partners with manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and end users to facilitate access to equipment and technology. Headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, we operate in over 25 countries, offering financial solutions across various industries. We are also a 100% subsidiary of our parent company Rabobank, one of the world’s largest financial companies. Join our community of over 6.000 members from 75 nationalities! At DLL, our unique culture — shaped by our values (We put our customers first -Together we achieve more-You can count on me - I challenge myself and others to grow) and behaviors that define us — is at the heart of everything we do.
We offer exciting job opportunities where you feel welcomed, respected and empowered to be your authentic self and share your best ideas. At DLL, we believe in the strength of our diverse perspectives and experiences, which make our global community thrive.
You’ll receive competitive pay, generous benefits, health and wellbeing support, and manage your work-life balance through our hybrid working flexibility.
Our global operations offer you a variety of development opportunities and we encourage you to take on new challenges across our departments, businesses and regions.
Our company strategy emphasizes our commitment to sustainable business and making social impact is part of that as well. Together, we’ll “Partner for a better world” to make a positive impact. Joining DLL, means joining a company that consistently scores higher than the industry average in Employee Engagement surveys. This is also being acknowledged through many Great Place to Work certificates. People who work at DLL, like DLL.
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