Manager - Business & Corporate Banking (ESG & Sustainability) at HLB

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ESG, Sustainability, Finance, Environmental Management, Sustainable Reporting, Energy Transition, Circular Economy, Sustainable Growth, Portfolio Strategy, Customer Experience, Sustainable Technology, Risk Mitigation, Thought Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Controls, Business Development

Industry

Financial Services

Description

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us… Internal Job Description Responsibilities Responsible for developing and overseeing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies, frameworks and procedures, as well as reviewing and appraising established ones as, and when necessary, within Business Corporate Banking (BCB); Formulate recommendations and requirements for customer action while incorporating into applicable internal and customer related documentation in BCB; Implement and manage BCB’s sustainability strategies / initiatives; Coordinate with lines of business and functions to drive business growth in sustainable finance-unlocking the potential in businesses via ESG led initiatives; mitigate sustainability risk, and provide internal and external thought leadership in ESG and sustainability; Drive the implementation of different sustainability topics, ensure implementation of policies and deliver on targets; Monitor the ESG performance of assets under BCB and participate in local regulatory sustainability development; Work closely with various teams within the Bank to promote HLB / BCB brand in community business and sustainability and to ensure compliance to reporting standards and responsible for the preparation of annual ESG & Sustainability reports for BCB; Develop and rollout sustainability events such as capacity building programs and stakeholder engagement programs as part of the team’s broader marketing efforts; Being a sustainability counterparty to stakeholders regarding internal and external communication and events; Responsible for identifying and unlocking opportunities of ESG in businesses which will serve as a key differentiator for the Bank and provide high value add to customers; Be the driver for simplification, standardization and automation of business processes (ESG related) to improve costs savings, operational controls and performance of assets; Responsible to facilitate / contribute regional collaborative efforts, where applicable. Requirements: Degree in Finance / Economics / Commerce / Engineering, Environmental Management or relevant field. Certification in GRI and/or knowledge in TCFD would be advantageous. Experience working on sustainability topics including energy transition; responsible value chains and circular economy business models; sustainable reporting and analytics; sustainable growth and portfolio strategy; sustainable brands and customer experience; future operating model; sustainable finance and ESG; sustainable technology will be an advantage About Hong Leong Bank We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation. Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now. Hong Leong Bank (“HLB”) stands proudly as a leading financial services institution based in Malaysia, providing a wide range of comprehensive and innovative financial solutions across the region. These services are delivered through both digital and traditional means, via online and mobile banking, as well as our digital branch concept to provide customers with an efficient and seamless experience aided by technology. As the service and financial landscape changes rapidly with the ever-increasing use of technology, staying attuned to customers needs and desires becomes even more critical to HLB’s operations. To stay ahead of these dynamic changes, the Bank has adopted the approach of reimagining banking by embedding digital considerations and customer centricity in every aspect of our operations, from products and services as well as customer care and engagement. HLB’s ethos of being Digital-At-The-Core powered by customers-at-the-forefront will continue to lead us to innovate offerings in line with our aspiration of being a highly digital and innovative financial services organization.

Responsibilities

The manager will develop and oversee ESG policies and sustainability strategies within Business Corporate Banking. They will also coordinate with various teams to drive sustainable finance initiatives and monitor ESG performance.