Corporate Responsibility & Compliance Analyst – Yeti

About the Opportunity:

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Compliance Analyst, part of the Legal team, will assist with various compliance related activities, with a focus on  Environmental, Social, and Governance ( ESG) discipline, but also provide support to the Ethics & Compliance and Privacy teams.  The primary responsibility of the analyst will include the development, analysis, and communication of ESG data and reporting. This role ensures compliance with ESG disclosure requirements, monitors industry trends, and works cross-functionally to enhance the company’s sustainability efforts. The ideal candidate has not only strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in ESG reporting frameworks and standards, but also open to learning about the Ethics & Compliance and Privacy disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the organization’s primary lead in ESG data collection efforts, leading data-focused projects, ensuring data integrity, and interfacing across various functions.
• The role is highly collaborative, working with our various teams to collect relevant ESG data, maintain data storage, gather, organize, and interpret relevant statistical information.
• Manage all aspects of the ESG data collection process, reporting requirements, and report preparation, which involves setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring, expediting, summarizing, and communicating progress at regular intervals to ensure the organization meets its annual ESG reporting deadlines.
• Monitor regulatory developments and the evolving ESG reporting requirements to ensure company compliance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including sustainability, finance, talent, investor relations, and compliance teams, to review processes and controls and ensure accurate ESG disclosures.
• Support the development of ESG metrics, performance tracking, and benchmarking initiatives.
• Conduct peer benchmarking and competitive analysis to identify emerging ESG trends and best practices.
• Maintaining  ESG ratings and rankings, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to rating agencies (e.g., MSCI, CDP, Sustainalytics, ISS ESG).
• Participate in audits, assurance processes, and third-party verifications related to ESG reporting.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on ESG data analysis to enhance corporate sustainability strategies.
• Recommend and support implementation of data solutions for evolving external reporting needs, including regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4  years of relevant experience in ESG reporting, sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), or related areas.
• Knowledge of ESG frameworks and reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, IFRS Sustainability Standards).
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Understanding financial reporting and regulatory disclosure requirements related to ESG is a plus.
• Experience with ESG ratings, assurance processes, and investor reporting preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively cross-functionally
• Familiarity with AuditBoard a plus.