Vice President - Climate Risk

Ernest Hunter Green; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international firm seeks a Vice President, Climate Risk to enhance its global climate risk management. This pivotal role includes developing best practices for managing climate risks, aligning with evolving standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in finance and a profound expertise in climate risk.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of banking or financial services experience, including managerial roles.
• Strong understanding of credit and capital markets.
• Expertise in climate risk and framework implementation.

Responsibilities

• Embed climate-related financial risks into enterprise-wide governance frameworks.
• Lead scenario analysis and stress testing in partnership with risk teams.
• Coordinate climate risk data, analytics, and disclosures for compliance.

Skills

Climate risk expertise

Risk management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Economics

Master’s degree (preferred)

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., GARP SCR)

Job description

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Job Title : Vice President, Climate Risk

Summary :

The Vice President, Climate Risk will support global climate risk management efforts within the Strategic Risk Management function. This role will focus on developing and coordinating best practices for managing climate-related financial risks, aligning with evolving regulatory and market standards. The incumbent will be responsible for integrating climate risk into governance frameworks, leading climate scenario analysis, supporting regulatory compliance, and enhancing risk disclosures.

Key Responsibilities :

• Embed climate-related financial risks into enterprise-wide governance and risk appetite frameworks.
• Develop and track KPIs for climate risk and report them to the Board and executive management.
• Lead scenario analysis and stress testing (e.g., NGFS, TCFD) in partnership with Credit and Market Risk teams.
• Ensure group-wide alignment of climate risk policies across international branches and subsidiaries.
• Coordinate climate risk data, analytics, and disclosures—supporting ICAAP, TCFD, and regulatory filings.
• Serve as the central liaison on climate risk issues for internal stakeholders, auditors, and regulators.
• Draft and maintain governance documents, including policies, procedures, and risk registers.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging climate science, updating frameworks and controls accordingly.
• Drive cross-functional projects to enhance climate risk processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and climate risk awareness across the organization.
• Coach and develop team members; oversee performance reviews and training plans.
• Uphold the Three Lines of Defence, confidentiality, and data-protection requirements in all activities.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., GARP SCR) are an advantage.
• 12+ years of banking or financial services experience, including managerial roles.
• Expertise in climate risk, framework implementation, and regulatory projects.
• Strong understanding of credit and capital markets.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance

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