Accountabilities and Key Roles:

ESG Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Develop and implement frameworks for identifying, assessing, and monitoring ESG risks.
• Conduct comprehensive ESG risk assessments for new and existing clients, projects, and products.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure ESG risks are considered in decision-making processes.

Policy and Strategy Development

• Lead development and implementation of ESG risk management policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the formulation of the bank’s overall ESG strategy and objectives.
• Ensure alignment of ESG risk management practices with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Reporting and Monitoring

• Prepare regular ESG risk reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze trends and developments in ESG risks to address potential issues.
• Maintain and enhance ESG risk monitoring tools and systems.

Regulatory Development and Compliance:

• Oversee ESG regulatory developments and ensure compliance across the bank’s international presence.
• Stay updated on global ESG regulations and standards, ensuring the bank’s policies and practices are compliant.
• Coordinate with international branches and subsidiaries to implement and monitor ESG compliance efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to promote ESG risk awareness and best practices.
• Engage with clients, investors, and regulators on ESG risk-related matters.

Training and Development:

• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance ESG risk awareness and capabilities across the organization.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Risk Management, or a related field or a related field from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM, or GARP) is a plus.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Risk Management ESG analysis and climate risk management in a financial services context

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of ESG principles, frameworks (e.g., SASB, GRI, TCFD), and regulatory requirements
• Good understanding of ESG and climate risk in banking risk management context
• Proven ability to think strategically and to manage the execution of “organization-wide” programs and initiatives
• Ability to independently drive initiatives with minimum hands-on supervision
• Ability to work with lots of moving parts and complexity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly skilled in creation of briefing materials, report writing and preparation of presentations.