Sustainability Policies, Controls & Data Analyst

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Sustainability Policies, Controls & Data Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

Equinix, the world's leading digital infrastructure company, is seeking a versatile and skilled professional to join our team as a Sustainability Policies, Controls, and Data Analyst. This role integrates data management expertise and governance acumen to develop, implement, and oversee policies, controls, and data systems that meet emerging sustainability regulations and assurance requirements. Reporting to the Global Director of Sustainability Performance and Reporting, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our sustainability reporting and performance governance infrastructure and advancing our sustainability goals. Your contributions will enable robust data systems, insightful analysis, and adherence to best practices. If you have a proven track record in designing scalable policies, processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leveraging data for strategic decision-making, we invite you to bring your expertise to Equinix.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy and Control Design

• Develop and maintain sustainability performance and reporting policies and standard operating procedures aligned with regulatory, assurance, and industry requirements
• Design and monitor internal controls to ensure accuracy, integrity, and validation of sustainability data used for external reporting and ensure performance is above targets.
• Collaborate with internal audit, accounting, ops, and finance teams to align sustainability performance and reporting policies, processes, and controls with broader organizational ones and external assurance providers.

Data Governance, Management & Analysis

• Partner with Sustainability Tech team to standardize and enhance how we manage sustainability data for reporting, assurance, and performance improvement purposes, while ensuring scalability, accuracy, and consistency.
• Partner with the Enterprise Data Governance, Process Improvement, and Sustainability Tech teams to achieve all the above.

Training and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and deliver trainings to internal teams on sustainability reporting and performance policies, controls, and processes, enhancing overall capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in assurance, data, controls, and/or statutory reporting.
• Solid understanding of ESG frameworks and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Power BI and Smartsheet.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, environmental sciences, data science, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in building scalable ESG processes and controls is a plus.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.