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Specialist, Sustainability (ESG)

Standard Bank Group
Nairobi, Kenya
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Posted:Tue at 2:31 PM By:Hiring Kenya

Company Details
Name:Standard Bank Group
Industry: Banking
Website: http://www.standardbank.com/
Description: Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. "Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary goals and standard of excellence we intend to achieve in the medium term. With a heritage of over 150 years, we have an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries in sub‑Saharan Africa; fit-for-purpose representation outside Africa; and a strategic partnership with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). In line with the realities of risk, regulation, technology and competition that characterise our operating context, we continue to invest significantly in our diversified operations; our people and culture; our systems and infrastructure; and our brand. In doing so, we understand that our commercial success and social relevance over the long term depends on placing our clients at the centre of everything we do, and ensures that the outcomes of our activities are a catalyst for growth on this continent we call home. The long-term foreign currency ratings for The Standard Bank of South Africa, the single largest operating entity within the Standard Bank Group, are: Fitch Ratings BBB- (negative), Moody’s Baa2 (negative) and Standard & Poor’s BBB- (negative). The group is listed on the JSE Limited, share code SBK, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, share code SNB. The largest bank in the world, ICBC, is a 20.1% shareholder in the group. Other than the 20.1% ICBC shareholding, 32.9% of Standard Bank’s shareholder base is foreign. We subscribe to the Code of Banking Practice, a set of principles governing banking in South Africa and ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and fairness.
Job Description

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.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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