Section Head, Climate Policy Development

RHB Banking Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Section Head for Climate Policy Development in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves advising on the climate framework, developing Group-wide policies, and engaging with stakeholders to align with climate strategies. Ideal candidates should possess experience in climate risk management and strong advisory skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence significant climate-related initiatives within the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in climate risk management and policy development.
• Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to align strategies with regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on climate policies and governance.
• Develop and review climate policies for local operations.
• Engage with stakeholders on climate risk policies.

Job description

Section Head, Climate Policy Development

Provide advice and support to the Head, Group Climate Governance & Strategy in relation to the management/implementation of the Group’s climate framework, policies, guidelines, and other climate-related matters.

Actively review existing policies and guidelines and recommend appropriate actions to align with developments/changes in practices, rules and regulations of local banking operations.

Keep abreast of developments in the climate risk management landscape.

Management & Control

• Develop, implement and review Group-wide climate policies & credit guidelines for local operations.
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc responses to internal and external parties, including updates to Group Internal Audit Department and Bank Negara Malaysia, comments on concept papers and surveys to regulators.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide support to business and support units in advisory capacity relating to climate risk policies, guidelines of the Group.
• Engage and build rapport with business units to align with climate risk appetite and strategy of the Bank.

About the Group

The RHB Banking Group is the fourth largest fully integrated financial services group in Malaysia. The Group’s core businesses are streamlined into seven main business pillars, namely Group Retail Banking, Group Business & Transaction Banking, Group Wholesale Banking, Singapore Business Operations, Group Shariah Business, Group International Business and Group Insurance. Group Wholesale Banking comprises Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Client Coverage, Group Treasury & Global Markets, Asset Management and Private Equity. All the seven business pillars are offered through the Group’s main subsidiaries, RHB Investment Bank Berhad, RHB Islamic Bank Berhad and RHB Insurance Berhad, while its asset management and unit trust businesses are undertaken by RHB Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. and RHB Islamic International Asset Management Berhad. The Group’s regional presence now spans ten countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Myanmar. It is RHB Banking Group’s aspiration to continue to deliver superior customer experience and shareholder value; and to be recognised as a Leading Multinational Financial Services Group.

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