Leila Ahmed
ESG Analyst | Compliance | Sustainable Finance | Risk & Data Analytics
Profile Summary
Detail-oriented ESG analyst with 7+ years of experience in compliance, sustainability reporting, and risk assessment. Proficient in SASB, GRI, and TCFD frameworks; adept at transforming complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership and stakeholders. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, data governance, and regulatory reporting to support informed decision-making and responsible business outcomes.
Experience
Dubai, UAE
- Led ESG risk assessment program for 12+ clients, aligning with SASB and GRI standards.
- Implemented ESG data collection workflows and KPI dashboards, reducing data gaps by 25%.
- Authored ESG reporting guidance and best practices for annual sustainability disclosures.
Toronto, Canada
- Performed ESG due diligence for vendor and supply chain risk, improving supplier oversight.
- Implemented supplier ESG scorecards and remediation plans with cross-functional teams.
- Streamlined audit cycle by 15% through standardized ESG compliance processes.
Skills
ESG Data Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
SASB, GRI, TCFD
Risk Assessment
Due Diligence
Stakeholder Engagement
Power BI / Tableau
SQL
Python (basic)
Certifications
- CFA Institute ESG Certificate
- GRI Standards Certification
- TCFD Knowledge Module
- ISO 14001: Internal Auditor
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of Toronto, Canada — 2016