Specialist, Sustainability (ESG) at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

To drive the implementation of Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance focus in country. Help with the collection of data and guide pathways and journeys. Rate, label and report on the country’s products and services, collaborating with necessary stakeholders. Support in overseeing Environment and Social risk management and facilitate closure of opportunities and communicate risks of current and future initiatives

Job functions

• Implement best-practice approaches/methods/tools to support the implementation of the ESG Risk Management framework and Climate Risk Management framework (eg for risk identification, assessment and monitoring, tracking of physical/ transition risks, social risks, governance risks, climate and nature materiality assessments, climate and nature-related scenarios analysis)
• Work with the Head Environmental, Social, Governance & Sustainability, to implement a bank wide Environmental, Social and Governance strategy to drive alignment of business activities and relationship with stakeholders taking into consideration all local and international principles and standards
• Ensure Environmental & Social policies are reviewed annually, localised and approved at the required Governance Committees and also ensuring the policies are integrated in all business unit risk processes. Design processes and systems for ensuring effective training of relevant staff and to monitor emerging Environmental & Social risk, trends and reporting
• Support in implementing Sustainability related disclosures and requirements such IFRS, climate risk guidelines and others
• Internal and external reporting including development of sustainability report, reports to regulators and development finance institutions.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study:  Environmental science, Sustainability, Environmental planning, Social sciences, Sustainable development or related filed ( Masters is an added advantage).

Certifications

• NEMA licence lead/ associate EIA/EA expert
• Preferred Certifications : Sustainability and Climate risk (SCR®), ISO 14001 or ISO 45001

Experience Required
Sustainability (Risk Management)

• Minimum 3years of experience in ESG, sustainability, Climate or Environmental risk management roles.
• Proven track record in managing ESG risks and opportunities within a financial institution or similar environment would be preferred.
• Awareness and knowledge of climate related frameworks, best practices and industry bodies among others.