Risk Officer: Environmental Risk

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a Risk Officer for Environmental Risk. The role involves managing compliance with global standards, conducting environmental assessments, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in environmental management and hold a relevant bachelor's degree. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainability goals and make an impactful difference in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental management experience.
• Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Skilled in developing strategies to minimize environmental risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services on environmental and social risk.
• Manage compliance with global standards.
• Conduct environmental audits and due diligence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

4-year bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences or Environmental Management

Job description

Business and Commercial Banking

Manage Self: Professional

Position

Why join our team!

Step into a high-impact role where your expertise truly matters! As a Risk Officer for Environmental Risk, you’ll operate in a fast-paced environment where decisions influence both business growth and sustainability goals. The pressure is real—but it’s the kind that drives excellence and innovation. You’ll need to be analytical, decisive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance environmental exposure against lending objectives while ensuring compliance with global standards. Traits like resilience, adaptability, and strong stakeholder engagement skills will set you apart, as you navigate complex assessments and deliver solutions that support our net-zero ambitions. If you thrive under challenge, love solving problems, and want to make a tangible impact on the future of sustainable finance, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Purpose

To provide expertise; advice; assistance; consultancy services and general support required by Nedbank Cluster for all Environmental and Social risk related services and compliance matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards specifically in relation to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and reviews.
• Execute comprehensive Environmental and social reviews in line with the IFC Performance and Equator Principles.
• Evaluate/ review and opine on the adequacy of Environmental and Social Action Plans, Environmental Management Programmes; EIA’s; Scoping report and closure documents.
• Contribute and assist in the co-ordination of awareness training courses on environmental risk management systems within various divisions of the Bank.
• Attending project site visits on an ad hoc basis – this may require local and international travel (less frequent). This may also include managing teams of consultants on site visits.
• Liaison with internal/ external Legal teams and clients on environmental matters as part of the social and environmental management process.
• Build and sustain business relations to ensure satisfied internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure continued satisfaction of stakeholders by meeting turnaround times for requests and identifying and addressing issues or concerns.
• Support the preparation and provision of data for annual environmental and social risk reporting and audits.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• An appropriate 4-year bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or any other equivalent qualification.

Essential Certifications

• Candidates must be registered with one or more recognized professional bodies relevant to environmental and sustainability practice. These may include, but are not limited to, the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA), or other equivalent regulatory bodies.

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 5+ years of environmental management experience with the following background:
  • Compilation and submission of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) applications / application of various parts of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA- WASTE ACT; WATER ACT)
  • Environmental audits/due diligence against IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
  • Understanding of contaminated land risk.
  • A background in mine closure and rehabilitation liability estimates.
  • Understanding of Equator Principles, Human rights and IFC performance standards.
• Ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify underlying issues.
• Skilled in developing effective strategies to minimize environmental and operational risks.
• Strong influencing skills to secure stakeholder buy‑in for concepts and recommendations.
• Proficient in presenting information in multiple formats to enhance stakeholder understanding.
• Capability to compare and interpret multiple sets of data to identify patterns and insights.
• Collaborative mindset for working with teams to generate alternative solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders across all levels of management.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information clearly and persuasively.

Advantageous

• Lender technical advisor experience &/ Experience in environmental consulting
• Knowledge on Contamination risk (Soil, Water and Groundwater)

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Cluster specific operations
• Communication Strategies
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Decision-making process

Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

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