Senior Executive & Assistant Manager, Sustainability

Hong Leong Investment Bank; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager for Sustainability to drive strategic initiatives and sustainability compliance. This role includes collaborating on risk management, preparing sustainability reports, leading CSR programs, and engaging stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree, has 3-5 years of experience in the financial sector, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the financial sector or related industry.
• Experience in sustainability and data analytics will be added advantages.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to align operations with sustainability frameworks.
• Collaborate with risk management to embed environmental factors in risk framework.
• Coordinate preparation of sustainability disclosures in compliance with international standards.
• Drive integration of sustainability initiatives across the organization.
• Lead the CSR committee and develop educational programs on ESG awareness.
• Assist in preparing governance reporting and provide updates to board committees.
• Handle ad-hoc requests related to sustainability.

Skills

Good knowledge of sustainability standards

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Data Analytics

Tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager, Sustainability

Hong Leong Investment Bank – Damansara, Selangor

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing strategic guidance to align bank operations with global sustainability frameworks (e.g., IFRS S1/S2, biodiversity standards) by developing internal policies, exclusion criteria, and addressing regulatory gaps.
• Collaborates with analytics and risk management teams to embed environmental and biodiversity factors into the bank’s risk framework, monitoring progress on GHG emissions and sustainability targets.
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of sustainability disclosures and reports in compliance with international standards such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD, and assists with external audits and data verification processes.
• Drives the integration of sustainability initiatives across the organization, including monitoring environmental performance, managing the in-house GHG accounting system, and tracking progress against goals.
• Leads the CSR committee and develops educational programs to enhance ESG awareness, technical knowledge, and stakeholder engagement within the bank.
• Assists in preparing governance reporting, providing quarterly updates to board committees on ESG risks, opportunities, and institutional performance.
• Handles ad-hoc requests from management related to sustainability, ensuring timely and effective responses to emerging needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or other relevant subject.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the financial sector or related industry.
• Good knowledge of the sustainability standards, guidelines, and taxonomy which are applicable to financial sector.
• Experience in sustainability and data analytics will be added advantages.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

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