The Sustainability Officer will undertake the development and execution of the Bank’s sustainability and ESG strategy, embedding responsible practices across all operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance, strengthens ESG performance, and drives initiatives that position the bank as a leader in sustainable and responsible banking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sustainability Strategy &
Implementation
- Develop, implement, and continuously
refine the Bank’s Sustainability and ESG Strategy in alignment with the
corporate strategy.
- Lead sustainability-related strategic
initiatives and integrate ESG principles across business units.
- Identify opportunities for innovation in
green finance, sustainable operations, and responsible banking practices.
- Support management in integrating
sustainability considerations into strategic an commercial decisions.
- ESG Reporting & Compliance
- Coordinate preparation of sustainability
and ESG reports, disclosures, and dashboards.
- Ensure compliance with local and
international ESG regulations, frameworks, and standards (e.g., IFRS
Sustainability Standards, TCFD, GRI).
- Monitor emerging sustainability
regulations and risks to advise the business.
- Data Management & Analytics
- Establish and maintain ESG data
collection, verification, and reporting systems.
- Track and analyze key sustainability
performance indicators and recommend actions for improvement.
- Work closely with Risk, Finance, and
Operations teams to integrate ESG metrics into business decisions.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage internal and external
stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, partners, and customers, on
sustainability matters.
- Support sustainability-related
communication and awareness initiatives within the bank.
- Represent the bank in sustainability
forums, industry working groups, or partnerships.
- Capacity Building
- Build internal ESG capability through
training, guidance, and practical tools.
- Champion a sustainability mindset and
culture across the Bank
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability,
Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, Business, or related field.
- A master’s degree or professional
certification in sustainability/ESG (e.g., CFA ESG, GRI Certification,
Sustainability Management) is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in
sustainability, ESG, environmental management, corporate strategy, risk,
or related fields—preferably within financial services.
Job specific competencies:
- Strong analytical, research, and
problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and
problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal
communication and reporting capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional
initiatives and influence diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with strong attention
to detail and execution discipline.
- Solid understanding of ESG risks,
opportunities, and their implications for the financial sector.
- Proficiency in ESG data analysis,
reporting tools, and dashboards
How to Apply
