Senior Manager, Group Sustainability

OSK Holdings Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager for Sustainability and Climate Change. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in sustainability and a proven track record in executing sustainability programs. This role involves collaborating with various business functions to enhance sustainability initiatives and requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of work experience with knowledge and prior experience in sustainability.
• Experience working in a PLC is an added advantage.
• Strong interest and commitment to the field of sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing a sustainability roadmap strategy.
• Collaborate and monitor sustainability initiatives across functions.
• Lead accuracy and monitoring of sustainability performance.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Manager / Senior Manager - Sustainability and Climate Change

Location: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, MY

Responsibilities

• Assist the head of department in designing and developing a cross‑company, cross‑functional sustainability roadmap strategy.
• Collaborate with functions and business to integrate sustainability initiatives into core business operations, monitor the progress and champion the delivery of these initiatives.
• Lead the collation, ensuring accuracy and monitoring of sustainability performance (Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions) for various business units and functions in the group and report to management and board on progress against targets.
• Provide key support in the assurance process for sustainability and ESG disclosures, preparing documentation, engaging with internal/external assurance providers, and ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and compliance with reporting standards.
• Contribute to the development of annual sustainability reporting and necessary disclosures, ensuring adherence to relevant reporting requirements and frameworks.
• Work alongside risk management and business units to identify and assess ESG‑related risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies for sustainability‑related risks.
• Prepare sustainability framework and relevant business policies to enhance sustainability practices within the organization.
• Monitor sustainability trends and advise the leadership team on emerging issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Undertake all ad‑hoc projects, assignments or other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ work experience with knowledge and prior experience in sustainability.
• Experience working in a PLC is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting and the relevant reporting requirements.
• Strong interest and commitment to the field of sustainability.
• Proven track record in developing and executing sustainability programs in a corporate setting.
• Self‑starter who takes ownership of tasks and is a team player committed to achieving common goals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.