Assistant Manager / Manager - Business & Corporate Banking (ESG & Business Strategy) | Kuala Lu[...]

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager for Business & Corporate Banking focusing on ESG strategies. The successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives, drive ESG performance, and engage with stakeholders to promote sustainable finance. A degree in a relevant field and experience in sustainability are essential. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field for sustainability.
• Experience in sustainability topics beneficial.
• Certification in GRI or knowledge in TCFD advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage ESG policies and initiatives.
• Coordinate business functions for sustainable growth.
• Monitor ESG performance and compliance.

Skills

ESG policy development

Sustainable finance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Operational improvement

Education

Degree in Finance / Economics / Commerce / Engineering

Job description

Assistant Manager / Manager - Business & Corporate Banking (ESG & Business Strategy)

Assistant Manager / Manager - Business & Corporate Banking (ESG & Business Strategy)

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and overseeing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies, frameworks and procedures, as well as reviewing and appraising established ones as, and when necessary, within Business Corporate Banking (BCB);
• Formulate recommendations and requirements for customer action while incorporating into applicable internal and customer related documentation in BCB;
• Implement and manage BCB's sustainability strategies / initiatives;
• Coordinate with lines of business and functions to drive business growth in sustainable finance-unlocking the potential in businesses via ESG led initiatives; mitigate sustainability risk, and provide internal and external thought leadership in ESG and sustainability;
• Drive the implementation of different sustainability topics, ensure implementation of policies and deliver on targets;
• Monitor the ESG performance of assets under BCB and participate in local regulatory sustainability development;
• Work closely with various teams within the Bank to promote HLB / BCB brand in community business and sustainability and to ensure compliance to reporting standards and responsible for the preparation of annual ESG & Sustainability reports for BCB;
• Develop and rollout sustainability events such as capacity building programs and stakeholder engagement programs as part of the team's broader marketing efforts;
• Being a sustainability counterparty to stakeholders regarding internal and external communication and events;
• Responsible for identifying and unlocking opportunities of ESG in businesses which will serve as a key differentiator for the Bank and provide high value add to customers;
• Be the driver for simplification, standardization and automation of business processes (ESG related) to improve costs savings, operational controls and performance of assets;
• Responsible to facilitate / contribute regional collaborative efforts, where applicable.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance / Economics / Commerce / Engineering, Environmental Management or relevant field.
• Certification in GRI and/or knowledge in TCFD would be advantageous.
• Experience working on sustainability topics including energy transition; responsible value chains and circular economy business models; sustainable reporting and analytics; sustainable growth and portfolio strategy; sustainable brands and customer experience; future operating model; sustainable finance and ESG; sustainable technology will be an advantage

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our "Digital at the Core" ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.

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