AVP/VP, ESG & Sustainability Advisor, IBD

BOCI; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

BOCI is seeking a senior ESG & Sustainability advisor within the DCM team to lead green and ESG financing initiatives, structure Green Bond Frameworks, and advise clients on ESG matters across transactions.

You will collaborate with DCM deal teams, interact with rating agencies and OPI providers, and mentor junior team members in ESG topics. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required, with at least five years in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in ESG and sustainability advisory.
• Experience in investment banking or rating company preferred.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin) written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide ESG & Sustainability advice to clients in DCM and report to Head of DCM.
• Recommend Green Bond Framework structuring and assist clients on ESG matters.
• Lead sustainability structuring mandates and drive green/ESG financing initiatives.

Skills

ESG advisory

Team player

MS Office

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting/Law degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• As a senior member of the DCM team in providing ESG & Sustainability advice to clients, reporting to the Head of DCM;
• Make recommendations for Green Bond Framework structuring, assist and advise clients in all ESG and sustainability related matters;
• Responsible for pitching and obtaining mandates to act as Sustainability Structuring Advisor in DCM transactions, and for leading the green and ESG financing initiatives within the company, reporting to senior management and HQ;
• Work closely with DCM team on deal pitching and execution with respect to ESG related matters;
• Work closely with rating companies and second party opinion providers in obtaining ESG certification;
• Provide guidance to junior members of the DCM team especially in ESG related matters;
• Such other tasks assigned by team leader from time to time.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Law related preferred;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in ESG and sustainability advisory role, preferably obtained within an investment bank or a rating company;
• Pleasant and presentable, good team player;
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese including Mandarin.

Other Information

• The personal data provided will be used for consideration of recruitment only. All personal data of unsuccessful candidate will be destroyed within 24 months;
• Candidates with Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF): please state on the CV.

About BOCI

As a leading investment bank in China and Hong Kong region, the investment banking arm of Bank of China, BOC International Holdings Limited (“BOCI”), is now seeking highly motivated, creative and success-oriented professional who would like to pursue the career in our group.