Officer - ESG & Sustainability - Emirati Talent

Commercial Bank International; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Bank International seeks a motivated ESG & Sustainability professional to support the development and implementation of the Bank’s ESG strategy and roadmap. The role includes coordinating ESG initiatives, tracking progress, and helping prepare ESG disclosures and management updates.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business or sustainability, strong Arabic/English communication, and 0–2 years in ESG or related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of ESG/sustainability or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ESG strategy development and sustainability roadmap.
• Assist in ESG data collection, tracking, and reporting processes.
• Prepare ESG performance updates, dashboards, and management materials.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic/English communication

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Team player

Report preparation

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or sustainability

Job description

Contribute to ESG & Sustainability in leading CBI’s ESG agenda, including the development of the ESG strategy and roadmap, the monitoring of the implementation of the ESG action plan and the development of an ESG communication strategy ensuring internal and external visibility of the Bank’s achievements.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

ESG Strategy and Roadmap Development & Implementation

• Contribute to the implementation of the Bank’s ESG strategy, priorities, and sustainability roadmap.
• Maintain and regularly update the ESG roadmap tracker, including initiative status, milestones, timelines, and responsible stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating ESG initiatives and action plans with relevant departments across the Bank.
• Follow up with relevant departments on agreed ESG initiatives, deliverables, and action items, and highlight delays or issues to the Head of ESG & Sustainability.
• Support the monitoring of ESG performance against established objectives, metrics, and targets.

ESG Reporting and Compliance

• Support the collection and consolidation of ESG data from relevant departments and follow up on the timely submission of required information.
• Support the administration and ongoing use of ESG reporting and data-management solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of the Bank’s Sustainability Report and other ESG-related disclosures by coordinating information and supporting documentation from relevant stakeholders. Help prepare simple summaries, tables and charts to support ESG performance reporting.
• Support the monitoring of applicable ESG and sustainability-related regulatory requirements and maintain the relevant regulatory tracker.
• Assist in preparing ESG performance updates, dashboards, presentations, and supporting materials for Senior Management, the ESG & Sustainability Committee, and the Board, as required.
• Support responses to ESG-related information requests, audits, assessments, and other internal or external reporting requirements.

Communication, Awareness and Advocacy

• Support the coordination of ESG and sustainability communications in collaboration with the relevant departments.
• Assist in implementing ESG awareness and engagement initiatives to promote sustainability across the Bank.
• Coordinate with ESG & Sustainability Champions and other internal stakeholders on sustainability activities and awareness initiatives.
• Support the organization of ESG training, awareness sessions, employee engagement activities, and sustainability campaigns.
• Assist in preparing sustainability-related communication materials, presentations, and awareness content.
• Support the promotion of the Bank’s ESG initiatives and achievements through approved internal and external communication channels.

Accountability / Decision Making:

The candidate is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of assigned tasks and for maintaining organized and up-to-date records of assigned ESG initiatives, data, action items, and reporting requirements. Routine matters are handled within established procedures, while matters requiring judgment, approval, or management decisions are escalated to the Head of ESG & Sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field.

Experience:

• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, banking operations, or an administrative/analytical role.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good understanding of ESG and sustainability concepts, frameworks, standards, and trends
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively under guidance.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports, presentations, trackers, and management updates.
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.