ESG & Sustainability Associate

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The ESG & Sustainability Associate supports the implementation of the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities by providing analytical, reporting, and coordination across sustainability, climate risk, and circular BM 1208 activities. The role contributes to ESG data collection, analysis, disclosures, sustainable finance monitoring, and internal stakeholder engagement, helping ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and credible sustainability outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities

ESG Strategy and Governance:

•            Support in the implementation of ESG activities, including maintaining policies, procedures, escalation protocols, and Management/Board reporting mechanisms.

•            Provide day-to-day support in relation to Senior Management and the Board requests in relation to ESG, climate risk, sustainability trends, and emerging regulatory developments.

•            Lead the execution of the Bank’s periodic ESG materiality assessments.

•            Compile analytics and reports to Senior Management, the Board, in relation to ESG implementation and tracking against KPIs.

•            Support in all internal reporting requirements for ESG, including Board, any Sustainability Management Committee / Workforces, and Management updates

•            Direct management and/or indirect support of Bank initiatives associated with ESG implementation (e.g. CSR; ESG outreach program, etc.). 

ESG Data Collection and Analysis:

•            Support and manage the collection, validation, and consolidation of ESG data across the Bank, including environmental, social, and governance indicators.

•            Maintain ESG databases, trackers, and dashboards to support internal and external reporting.

•            Perform basic ESG analysis and benchmark to support materiality assessments and management decision-making

Sustainable Finance Support:

•            Help prepare documentation, summaries, and internal reports related to sustainable finance activities.

•            Compile analytics and reports to Senior Management, and the Board on sustainable finance activities and KPIs

ESG and Climate Risk Support:

•            Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the Bank’s ESG and climate risk initiatives

•            Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG and climate-related data for reporting.

•            Support the assessment and monitoring of climate-related risks and sustainability initiatives.

Reporting and Disclosure:

•            Assist in preparing ESG and sustainability disclosures, including the Bank’s annual ESG reports, regulatory submissions, and internal management reports.

•            Prepare reports and presentations to Management and Board.

•            Support alignment of disclosures with applicable regulatory requirements and recognized ESG reporting standards.

•            Help maintain document repositories, evidence logs, and audit trails to support assurance and regulatory reviews.

•            Where appropriate, represent the Bank at seminars; presentations; and other ESG-related communication activities.

•            Management of (working with Marketing) and development of ESG branding; communications; engagement; events activities.

Stakeholder Coordination and Administration:

•            Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather ESG-related information and follow up on data requests.

•            Support responses to ESG-related questionnaires from regulators, investors, and rating agencies.

•            Assist in organizing ESG meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including preparation of materials and minutes.

•            Management of Department budget and KPI analysis; tracking; and reporting.

•            Manage ESG-related memberships and partnerships.

•            Support in driving ESG awareness and capacity building across the Bank and the Bank’s customer base through developing training materials and drafting internal and external communications.

Research and Continuous Improvement:

•            Conduct desktop research on ESG, climate, and sustainable finance trends, regulations, and best practices.

•            Support in developing ESG guidance notes, presentations, and awareness materials.

•            Contribute to continuous improvement of ESG processes, templates, and tools.

Process Innovation, Automation & Digitalization:

•            Drive continuous process improvement through innovative, automated, and digital solutions once required

Business Control & Governance

•            Ensure adherence to the bank's policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in all operational activities.

Self/People Development & Continuous Learning:

•            Continually update oneself through knowledge acquisition, on-the-job training, or project involvement; advocate and support others to do the same.