AVP - VP, Sustainable Finance

Why Join

Imagine being part of a team that's shaping the future of finance. As a Sustainable Finance Sales professional at OCBC, you'll play a key role in helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals while growing their business. You'll be at the forefront of a movement that's transforming the way we think about mobilizing banking for ESG impact.

How You Succeed

To succeed in this role, you'll need to build strong relationships with our clients to understand their sustainability needs and transition plans. You'll work closely with external and internal stakeholders, such as industry partners and business units across the Bank to develop tailored solutions that meet those needs. You'll be able to communicate the value of sustainable and transition finance and offer advisory to our clients and stakeholders. It's a challenging role, but one that offers great fulfilment and impact for those who are passionate about sustainability and finance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and add value to relationships with clients to understand their sustainability needs
• Work with external and internal stakeholders to develop tailored and innovative solutions
• Communicate the value of sustainable and transition finance and offer advisory to clients and stakeholders
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to pursue them
• Collaborate across the Group on the Bank's financed emissions and net-zero strategy, analysis, and implementation

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, business, environmental science, or sustainability
• At least 7 years of experience in a related field, preferably in sustainable finance frontline or have structured sustainable finance transactions
• Candidates with strong subject matter expertise from non-financial industries, such as in built environment sustainability, energy transition, electrification, Scope 3 decarbonisation or related areas are highly encouraged to apply. Cross-industry knowledge is very much valued.
• Strong subject matter expertise and understanding of relevant principles and market practices including Taxonomy, transition, net zero, and nature
• Versatile, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• With strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform on multiple priorities
• Passionate about sustainability and finance, with a strong desire to make a positive impact
• Qualification of Hong Kong Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - Green and Sustainable Finance – Professional (Role 1) is preferred