Vice President / Executive Director, Sustainability

What you will be doing:

• Strategy Development and Deployment:
  • Formulate and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies and frameworks that align with the bank's corporate goals and objectives.
  • Continuously monitor and update sustainability strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to best practices in sustainability.
     
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (including NGOs, government agencies, and industry groups, etc) to promote sustainability initiatives.
  • Drive stakeholder engagement by fostering relationships and encouraging ESG integration across the organization.
     
• Sustainability Advisory:
  • Provide subject matter expertise; stay informed of industry trends and innovations in sustainability to continuously enhance the bank’s practices.
  • Curate resources on sustainability best practices to educate and guide internal teams and stakeholders.
     
• Leadership:
  • Lead sustainability priorities of the bank from conception through execution, ensuring that all initiatives align with the bank's strategic objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve project goals.
     
• Reporting and Metrics:
  • Prepare detailed sustainability reports for disclosure purposes, and metrics to assess the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
  • Communicate insights and impact to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in sustainability performance.

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in sustainability strategy development and implementation, preferably some experience within the financial services sector
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability or related discipline not a must but may be helpful
• Experience in sustainability disclosure frameworks (e.g., ISSB / IFRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD recommendations)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with different stakeholders
• Project management experience and proficiency in data or impact analysis