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Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Responsible for managing the Governance, Assurance programs, Systems, Reporting and Capacity Building/Training requirements of the Group with respect to ESG.
• Support company-wide collaborative sustainability initiatives through project management, technical support and coordinating functions and engagement for meetings, calls, workshops, trainings, presentations and events.
• Support the management in driving the education, communication, training, and implementation of the ESMS across the company in all operational areas, including its associated business activities, sub-contractors and supply chain.
• Monitor and respond to emerging ESG issues relevant to the company's operations and reputation.
• Leading on all other ESG governance requirements as defined within the Group policies and procedures including the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Systems Support 

• Lead ESG reporting systems development, integration and support for the Group department.
• Development, maintenance and update of automated dashboards for tracking ESG related metrics and performance.
• Contributing to the wider organization automation tools development and implementation.

External Reporting

• Leading on all external reporting and disclosure requirements as defined by regulations, contractual obligations and other key stakeholder management requirements.
• Identify, provide advisory and implement new ESG reporting, and disclosure methods based on a complete understanding of regulatory, standard-setting, and lending needs, among others.
• Manage the review and development of sustainability/ESG programs and related reporting, such as materiality assessments, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, gap analysis and metric/KPI identification.

Internal Reporting

• Supporting the Group Director in managing the responsibilities as secretary to the Group Board Sustainability Committee and lead for the Group Management Sustainability Committee.
• Oversee the ESG data gathering process for operational and reporting purposes whilst ensuring that ESG information is consistent, accurate and timely.
• Effectively, supports relevant functions in the bank with ESG performance information and development of sustainability initiatives and projects that contribute to the company's ESG goals.
• Internal point of contact for internal inquiries regarding annual ESG performance data and information.
• Collating and preparing all internal ESG reporting deliverables as required for effective management and decision-making.

Internal Controls

• Continuously works toward development of robust processes and audit-proof internal controls in collaboration with team members, functions and business units.
• Coordinating with commercial and own operations working groups to ensure issues raised are followed up and closed in a timeous manner.
• Monitor the efficacy of the relevant ESMS policies and procedures in execution and provide for their updating in response to changes in laws, regulations, and corporate directives.
• Monitor industry trends, best practices, and regulatory developments related to ESG and recommend appropriate changes to company policies and practices.
• Monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Group policies and procedures; and contractual obligations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Background and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Business Administration/management, Finance, or related fields.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and address ESG risks and opportunities.
• Solid understanding of ESG reporting and disclosure requirements (legal/standards) and trends.
• Professional qualifications in areas such as GRI considered as a strong advantage.
• Over 8 years’ experience working in similar roles two of which were in performing ESG reporting and/or advisory work with frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD) in an internal function within a company or as a consultant or financial services industry organization.
• Experience in helping organizations enhance their systems, procedures, controls and reporting.
• Experience in engaging with investors, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders on ESG matters is desirable.
• Strong understanding of environmental and social issues, sustainable business practices, and corporate governance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ESG concepts to diverse audiences; other languages an asset (e.g., French)
• Broad understanding of sustainability matters in a financial institution.

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Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Governance, Assurance programs, Systems, Reporting and Capacity Building/Training requirements of the Group with respect to ES.
• Supporting the Group Director in managing the responsibilities as secretary to the Group Board Sustainability Committee and lead for the Group Management Sustainability Committee.
• Leading on all other ESG governance requirements as defined within the Group policies and procedures including the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Defining, agreeing and monitoring progress for the Group ESG Assurance Program.
• Monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Group policies and procedures; and contractual obligations.
• Identifying and managing the implementation of ESG systems required to manage the Group Strategy and Objectives.
• Managing the delivery of the Group’s ESG Training and capacity building requirement.
• Collating and preparing all internal ESG reporting deliverables as required for effective management and decision-making.
• Leading on all external reporting and disclosure requirements as defined by regulations, contractual obligations and other key stakeholder management requirements.
• Key integration and change management lead for the Group department.
• Contributing to the wider organization policy, tools and systems development and implementation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Background And Skills

• Degree in business related discipline.
• Knowledge and experience in applying Good International Industry Practices relating to Governance, Assurance, Reporting, Systems and Training.
• Professional qualifications in areas such as GRI considered as a strong advantage.
• Over 4 years experience working in similar roles.
• Experience helping organizations enhance their systems, procedures, controls and reporting.
• Previous experience banking sector advantageous.
• Broad understanding of sustainability matters in a financial institution.
• Strong skills in planning, organizing, and prioritizing when working on several assignments at the same time and under pressure.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.