VP, Core Climate & ESG Product Strategy

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) is seeking a senior sustainability leader to drive the integration of sustainability into financial markets and promote responsible investing. The role oversees corporate responsibility and philanthropy initiatives, and champions Core Climate, HKEX’s carbon marketplace, shaping decarbonization efforts across divisions and with external stakeholders.

You will develop and convey HKEX’s sustainability narratives, enhance leadership in sustainability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Over 10 years of experience in Carbon and ESG Market, and/or Corporate Responsibility or related fields.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and the emerging trend on Carbon/ESG Market and Corporate Responsibility.
• Strong business acumen with experience in Carbon/ESG products; data, market regulation and controls advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English and good Chinese; Putonghua preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support business development of HKEX’s Sustainability strategy with a focus on collaborations with Greater Bay Area and Mainland China.
• Provide insights on regulations regionally/internationally for Carbon and ESG products.
• Facilitate governance and ensure effectiveness in sustainability goals across the business.
• Lead and monitor compliance with policies; manage budgets and project impacts.
• Oversee team objectives and provide guidance across the division.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese language skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Team leadership

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Management / Law, Geography, Chemistry or Sustainable Finance

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) is seeking a senior sustainability leader to drive the integration of sustainability into financial markets and promote responsible investing. The role oversees corporate responsibility and philanthropy initiatives, and champions Core Climate, HKEX’s carbon marketplace, shaping decarbonization efforts across divisions and with external stakeholders.

You will develop and convey HKEX’s sustainability narratives, enhance leadership in sustainability, and