Specialist, Sustainability

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Standard Bank Group Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

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.
Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Articulating Information
  • Developing Expertise
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Interpreting Data & Providing Insights
  • Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

  • Analysing and Interpreting Information
  • Compliance & Risk Identification
  • Conducting Research
  • Data Quality
  • Product and Services Knowledge
  • Written Communication

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