Assistant Manager, Environmental and Social Risk Management Systems at I&M Bank

I &M Bank is a leading commercial bank headquartered in Kenya with a growing regional presence.  The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking and financial products and services, and prides itself on introducing innovative products and services based on the needs of its customers. We are seeking to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual with extensive experience and abilities to support business growth in the following position:

Purpose:

As an environmental manager or sustainability manager, you'll ensure that the Bank is operating in accordance with environmental guidelines and targets. Your role will involve examining Bank activities to determine where improvements can be made and ensuring compliance with environmental legislations and regulations across the supply chain. Your wide remit means you'll review carrying out environmental and social risk assessments, identifying and ensuring the necessary mitigations are implemented.

Primary Responsibilities.

The incumbent will report to Manager-Credit Risk Analysis and will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and legislation and keeping  up to date with local international regulation and legislation.
• Carrying out ESMS risk assessments to identify, assess and reduce banks’ exposure to ESMS risks.
• Supporting in raising awareness, at all levels of the Bank, on environmental issues and responsibilities
• Continuous refinement and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS)
• In liaison with relationship teams, coordinating E&S due diligences and monitoring of customers.
• E&S data collection and analysis for performance reporting
• Keeping track of upcoming regulatory requirements (e.g. CBK, NSE, CMA, TCFD) as well as the evolving approach of International Development Financial Institutions to E&S and assessing the implications to the Bank
• Continues improvement of tools and systems to monitor ESMS performance in the Bank Portfolio
• Supporting in the sustainable development of Banks products and services  
• Preparing of reports on ESMS activities to Senior Management and the Board.

Requirements.

• Bachelor/master’s in environmental studies, natural resource management, geography or other relevant disciplines
• Knowledge of in local and international regulations and good practice for management of sustainability risks

Skills and Attributes.

• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
• leadership skills
• Ability to manage and follow up on multiple work-streams and work under time pressure
• Flexibility and a team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan

Closing Date : 31st March 2022.