Business Risk Manager, Sustainability (Vice President)

Bank of Singapore, Asia’s Global Private Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Singapore seeks a senior sustainability professional to lead the development, implementation and governance of the Bank’s Sustainability framework and policy. You will engage senior stakeholders across three lines of defence and collaborate with Product, Risk, Compliance and Platforms to drive policy change.

The role emphasizes regulatory alignment, change management and building awareness of sustainable practices within OCBC Group’s global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; professional sustainability certifications are a plus.
• At least 10 years in sustainability with at least 3 years in banking preferred.
• Familiarity with financial products, services and processes is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, client interfacing and interpersonal skills.
• Self-driven, independent in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong problem solving, execution focus and stakeholder management.
• Experience building or using AI and data tools is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, governance and continuous improvement of the Sustainability framework and policy.
• Manage governance forums related to Sustainability policy development and implementation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and lead change implementations for sustainability.
• Develop tools, processes and controls to ensure ongoing compliance with the framework.
• Support post-implementation reviews and solicit user feedback for policy effectiveness.
• Participate in audits, regulatory inspections and management deep dives related to sustainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across three lines of defence including Product, Risk, Compliance and Platforms.
• Support management in strategic programs and initiatives as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent working

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional certification in sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI/data tools familiarity

Job description

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

Business Policies & Procedures Team (“BPP Team”) is responsible for the management of various BOS Global Policies (such as Sales, Suitability, Investor Classification. Pricing, Best Execution, Product Due Diligence, Communications) and BOS Global Front Office Procedures which are critical to the BOS franchise.

We work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the Bank to implement changes to the Bank’s policies and procedures, with focus on FO efficiency, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and business enablement.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team who will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and change management of the Bank’s Sustainability framework and policy to ensure it remains aligned with business strategy and compliant with regulatory requirements.

This role involves engagement with senior stakeholders across the three lines of defence in managing the policy and related change implementations. You will work alongside experienced professionals across the Bank (such as the Product teams, Risk, Compliance, and Platforms), shape and advance the Bank's sustainability agenda, and lead sustainability initiatives that foster greater awareness of leading sustainable business practices and shape and advance the Bank's sustainability agenda.

Main Duties

• Lead the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Sustainability framework and policy.
• Manage governance forums related to Sustainability framework and policy development and implementation.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, emerging trends, best practices in sustainability; conduct impact assessments; and lead change implementation for the Bank’s Sustainability framework and policy.
• Develop and implement tools, processes, and controls to ensure ongoing compliance with the Bank’s Sustainability framework and policy.
• Support post-implementation reviews and manage user feedback to assess policy effectiveness and user experience.
• Participate in audits, regulatory inspections, compliance testing, management deep dives, and reviews of past regulatory and audit findings related to the Bank’s Sustainability framework and policy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across all three lines of defence (such as the Product teams, Platforms, Risk, Compliance, and Group Audit).
• Support Management in strategic programs, initiatives, and management activities (as required).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Relevant professional certification(s) in sustainability will be an advantage.
• At least 10 years in industry experience in sustainability, with at least 3 years in banking is preferred.
• Familiarity of financial products, services, and processes will be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and client interfacing skills
• Self-driven and confident, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, complex, and evolving environment.
• Persuasive and persistent, with a strong focus on execution and delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Well-organized, with experience managing senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity in building and/or using AI and data tools will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.