ESG Director (HK+SEA)

Links International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International is seeking a senior ESG Sales/Account Manager to expand ESG advisory services across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. You will drive client acquisition, tailor proposals, and lead negotiations with financial institutions.

You will design market-entry strategies, develop content for ESG engagement initiatives, and spearhead green finance and climate risk solutions, aligning with regional regulatory frameworks and partner ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or Sustainable Development.
• 10–12 years ESG sales/account management experience.
• Hands-on experience in at least one Southeast Asian market (ID/MY/TH/VN).
• Experience in green bonds, syndicated loans, rating agencies, carbon certification, investment banking, or asset management.
• Strong business acumen, strategic planning and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and expand customer base across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam).
• Assessing client needs and spearheading business negotiations.
• Develop and design communication content for ESG engagement initiatives.
• Lead business development initiatives for green finance, ESG solutions, EcoVadis ratings services and climate risk consulting services.
• Develop market-specific proposals and service plans aligned with regional ESG regulatory frameworks.
• Design market entry strategies, establish local partnerships, and enhance brand visibility.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Strategic planning

Execution skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development

Job description

• Identify and expand customer base across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia(Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam).
• Assessing client needs and spearheading business negotiations
• Develop and design communication content for ESG engagement initiatives
• Lead business development initiatives for green finance, ESG solutions, EcoVadis ratings services and climate risk consulting services
• Develop market-specific proposals and service plans aligned with regional ESG regulatory frameworks.
• Design market entry strategies, establish local partnerships, and enhance brand visibility

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development
• 10-12 years ESG sales/account management experience (candidates with proven channel development capabilities may be considered with less experience
• Hands-on experience in at least one Southeast Asian market (ID/MY/TH/VN)
• Strong business acumen, strategic planning and execution skills
• Experience in green bonds, syndicated loans, rating agencies, carbon certification, investment banking, or asset management.
• Strong business acumen, strategic planning and execution skills