Group Head ESG Governance & reporting at Equity Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key integration and change management lead for the Group ESG department;

• Responsible for managing the Governance, Assurance programs, Systems, Reporting and Capacity Building/Training requirements of the Group with respect to ESG;
• Supporting the Group Director in preparation of Group Board Sustainability Committee reports, managing the responsibilities as secretary to the Committee and coordinator/lead for the Group Management Sustainability Committee;
• Drive implementation of ESG frameworks, policies, procedures and processes across the Group.
• Implement programs and systems to track and monitor ESG metrics, key performance indicators, and disclosures in Group reports.
• Effective monitoring of ESG related credit approval conditions and covenants and ensuring timely reporting in relevant credit committees.
• Coordinate engagements with various stakeholders including commercial, credit and risk management teams in resolution of ESG related issues as identified by DFIs, risk, compliance and audit.
• 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;
• Contributing to the wider organization policy, tools and systems development and implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in business related discipline
• Knowledge and experience in applying Good International Industry Practices relating to Governance, Assurance, Reporting, Systems and Training
• Over 10 years experience working in similar roles
• Experience helping organisations enhance their systems, procedures, controls and reporting.
• Previous experience banking sector critical
• 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.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong team skills, contributing to team success and to a constructive, positive, and collaborative work environment.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally