Specialist, Sustainability & ESG Perf

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Sustainability, Social, Environmental & Economic (SEE) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies. To drive and implement the SEE & ESG strategies through projects and initiatives across the Group. Provide specialist advice to all Client Segments/ Solutions/ Corporate Functions across the Group regarding SEE & ESG. Develop the metrics for the SB Group to measure and monitor the success and impact of Sustainability projects.

• Advise on the collection, capturing and maintenance of data to ensure the information is reliable and enable effectively guide critical business decisions.


• Build, develop and maintain relationships with the key internal and external ESG and SEE stakeholders.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance Functional Framework - covering strategy, policy, process, procedures, standards, guidelines, training, objectives, metrics and governance - to ensure consistency of implementation and the alignment to regulatory and legislative requirements.
  
  Type of Qualification: First Degree


Field of Study: Environmental Sciences

Experience Required

Corporate Citizenship

Risk & Corporate Affairs

8-10 years

The role requires a specialist in the relatively new field of Sustainability, Social, Environmental and Economic (SEE) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Proven track record of being a specialist in the field and providing expert advice and guidance to senior leaders would be required. The job does not require Risk Management experience, however Sustainability reporting, ESG reporting, exposure to E&S Risk Management and transaction screening, exposure to TCFD and climate reporting,
• Adopting Practical Approaches


• Articulating Information


• Checking Details


• Developing Expertise


• Documenting Facts


• Exploring Possibilities


• Generating Ideas


• Interacting with People


• Interpreting Data


• Managing Tasks


• Team Working


• Upholding Standards


Technical Competencies:

• Data Management (Administration)


• Environmental Management


• Project Management (Project Mgmt)


• Quality Management


• Verbal Communication


• Write Effective Communications
  
  Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector's most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We're passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.