Our growing banking client is seeking to hire an ESG Risk professional for an initial 6 month contract.
ESG Role: Risk DepartmentAccountabilitiesDesign and implement risk frameworks, policies and procedures to close gaps against the mandatory CSRD reporting requirements.Engage with BNS Group Functions to understand Group approaches and drive incorporation of European regulatory expectations.Provide expertise in identifying ESG risk transmission channels driving principal risk types.Build out internal controls, KPI/KRIs etc. to monitor and control for ESG risks.Liaise with Global Risk Management Stress Testing Teams to ensure delivery of appropriate Climate and Environmental Stress Testing.Monitor and assess upcoming ESG standards and legislation, and integrate same into the Bank's risk management frameworks and policies.Ensure that key personnel across the company are aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities regarding ESG reporting, providing training and support where needed.Support cross-functional engagement on assessing and reporting on material ESG and sustainability topics.Provide regular updates to Executive Function/Senior Management on delivery of ESG project plan.CompetenciesDemonstrable experience of project/programme management.Experience in sustainability strategy design and implementation, including developing KPIs, preferably within a financial institution.Strong people management, communication and leadership skills are a necessity.Critical thinking skills.Self-starter capable of acting on own initiative and problem solving.Strong report writing and presentation skills.Understands how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture and how ESG is incorporated into same.
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