Head of Sustainable Finance

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KCB Group Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

  • KCB Bank Group is East and Central Africa's oldest and largest commercial banking institution, holding the top position in the region.

JOB SUMMARY

  • QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
  • Academic: A Bachelors' degree in Sustainable development or a related field. A Masters degree in Sustainability, environmental studies, development economics, finance, law, or international relations would be advantageous.
  • Professional qualifications in Project Management/Programme Management, Environmental and Social Certification, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), or Carbon Accounting are desirable.
  • Desired work experience: Minimum of 10 years' experience in Sustainability and environmental management, with expertise in strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, policy and governance.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities are essential. Proficiency in IT skills including Microsoft Office applications is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and execute the bank's green lending/finance strategy, drive sustainable finance targets, and oversee the commercialization of sustainable finance products.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver sustainable propositions to clients, identify sustainable investment opportunities, and support corporate banking business origination.
  • Work closely with corporate affairs team to promote green lending, design green lending frameworks, and monitor performance metrics.
  • Develop a strong understanding of sustainable finance market practices, manage risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team to achieve green finance objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Project management, Strategizing, Stakeholder communication, Compliance, Collaboration, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

  • Post-graduate education


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