APAC Sustainability Strategy Lead

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Asia Pacific Division seeks an Assistant Vice President for the Sustainability Planning Team in Singapore. You will support regional sustainability programs, ensure policy compliance, manage sustainability KPIs, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region.

The role requires five+ years in sustainability policy/risk, with strong analytical skills and MS Office proficiency; English fluency is essential, and banking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in corporate sustainability policy and compliance.
• Experience in sustainability risk management in banking is preferred.
• Academic studies in environmental science, management, law or sustainable finance.
• Understanding of international reporting standards and Asia regulatory trends.
• Strong analytical, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regulators' expectations in sustainability risk across the region.
• Engage subsidiaries to implement policies and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and advise on sustainability policies for identifying and managing environmental and social risks.
• Manage sustainability KPI evaluation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence for customer transactions.
• Provide guidance for sustainability-related working groups and committees.
• Support internal initiatives and enhance sustainability communications.
• Oversee green deposit control and reporting.
• Facilitate sustainability capability building within the Bank.

Skills

Sustainability policy

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Banking sector experience

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental science degree

Sustainable finance knowledge

Environmental law knowledge

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

SMBC Asia Pacific Division seeks an Assistant Vice President for the Sustainability Planning Team in Singapore. You will support regional sustainability programs, ensure policy compliance, manage sustainability KPIs, and collaborate with stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region.

The role requires five+ years in sustainability policy/risk, with strong analytical skills and MS Office proficiency; English fluency is essential, and banking experience is preferred.