Manager - Group Sustainability Operations - ESG Risk Mgt at Equity Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILIITIES

• Support in running of sustainability operations across the subsidiaries through the following;

Implementation of EGH ESG Risk Management

• Support in implementation of ESG risk management across subsidiaries through undertaking assurance program in collaboration with subsidiaries sustainability teams for high-risk clients and select medium high and medium low risk clients.
• Work with subsidiaries team in ensuring that ESG compliance as per EGH ESG Policy, ESRM Framework and Procedures end to end from transaction screening to monitoring and reporting.
• Support in identification of emerging regulatory changes globally and at subsidiaries level and accordingly communicate that same in monthly reporting.
• Maintain a constant monitoring of E&S risk management profile at all levels across the subsidiaries.
• Support in arranging and carrying out periodic monitoring of high-risk clients and monitoring of ESAP implementation.
• Support business in identification of opportunities from risk through capacitating them and work in development of interactive tools able to convert risk into opportunities.
• Support in review of ESG policy, framework and procedures across subsidiaries incorporating market and regulatory development.
• Ensure high risk clients are monitored across the Group at any given point and the risks are mitigated through an agreed Bank-client action plan in a specified time period.

ESG Risk and Opportunities Capacity enhancement

• Support in the implementation of the ESG risk management training plan ensuring periodic refreshers are carried out across the Group ESG teams.
• Work with subsidiaries ESG team to identify training needs for both ESG team and business teams and develop a calendar of training that can be leverage across Group where necessary for the benefit of all the subsidiaries.

Reporting

• Support in the development of the Group sustainability reporting by providing key data and developing key areas of the report on risk management under each subsidiary.
• Work with subsidiaries teams to ensure all DFI ESG risk reports are on time and reviewed prior to submission.  

 
Qualifications
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

• University degree in Sustainability/Environmental Science/ Engineering/Finance
• At least 7 years experience in ESG risk and climate financing.
• Professional qualifications in areas such as GRI, ESIA, Sustainable Finance, Carbon accounting will be considered as a strong advantage.
• An understanding on of Banking sector will be an added advantage.
• 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.
• Able to collaborate cross-functionally.