Group Climate & Sustainability Risk Leader

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Vice President, Group Climate & Sustainability Risk to lead cross‑functional climate risk infrastructure, policies and analytics across the Group.

You will work with Group Climate & Sustainability Risk, Group Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships, and Group Risk Management to embed climate risk management into risk frameworks, disclosure processes, and governance structures.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), data management and analysis languages (SAS, SQL, Python)
• Familiarity with ESG reporting standards and sustainability metrics in financial services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with aptitude for logic
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good leadership, interpersonal skills and project management ability
• Resourceful and adaptable in a changing environment
• Excellent planning and organization skills to meet objectives and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Build climate & sustainability risk infrastructure and analytics capabilities
• Develop frameworks, policies, sector guidelines, and risk assessment tools
• Drive regulatory compliance initiatives and align with evolving regulations
• Enhance risk processes, analytics infrastructure and tools
• Source, process, and analyse climate data for reporting and disclosures
• Ensure data quality and governance across risk data
• Identify emerging climate risks and define mitigation actions
• Prepare climate risk reporting and communicate insights to stakeholders
• Provide SME support to business units on climate risks
• Lead projects with stakeholders and manage resources and scope
• Track global and local developments to keep frameworks up-to-date
• Guide junior team members to ensure quality delivery
• Governance: present and clarify climate risk policies to committees

Skills

Excel

Data visualization tools

Power BI

Tableau

Data management

SAS

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Adaptability

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Assistant Vice President, Group Climate & Sustainability Risk to lead cross‑functional climate risk infrastructure, policies and analytics across the Group.

You will work with Group Climate & Sustainability Risk, Group Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships, and Group Risk Management to embed climate risk management into risk frameworks, disclosure processes, and governance structures.