SVP, Corporate Sustainability Office at United Overseas Bank Limited Co

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ESG, Sustainable Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Thought Leadership, Climate Standards, Risk Awareness, Operational Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Relationship Building, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Market Practices, Networking, Self-Motivation

Industry

Banking

Description

About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers. Job Description Job Responsibilities The Sustainable Business team’s responsibilities include: Supporting Group Wholesale with strategic clients engagement - providing insights into key sustainable finance developments/trends that can impact/benefit the clients from ESG perspective, sharing UOB own sustainability commitment and progress, participating in clients outreach program (as part of Scope 3 mitigation). Rollout SME Sustainability Accelerator program, with various internal stakeholders working alongside strategic partners – First launch in October 2023. To be rolled out nationwide. To define program targets/measures, track and update progress. Upcoming – work with PFS to develop sustainability strategy (to be aligned with Group, incorporating local requirements) Review strategic sustainability events and recommend UOB’s participation and positioning The main responsibilities of this role will include: supporting sustainable business partners in frontline units to implement sustainable finance and corporate sustainability strategies; building, nurturing and deepening relationships with ecosystem partners to seek out new opportunities for scaling up credible sustainable finance programmes, and supporting coverage and product teams as a subject-matter expert; contributing to ESG thought leadership by staying up-to-date on sustainable finance and standards developments from a global and regional perspective, with a particular focus on climate-related standards and sustainable finance market practices; creating awareness of ESG risks, and to identify and flag potential implications during the design and execution of our sustainable finance and corporate sustainability strategies; and supporting the operationalisation planning and implementation activities of UOB’s net zero commitments. Requirements At least 15 years of experience in areas related to ESG, across industry. Strong understanding and knowledge of sustainable finance market developments and opportunities; Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a clear and structured manner; Experience influencing and motivating stakeholders; and Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently. Additional Requirements Be a Part of the UOB Family UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. Apply now and make a Difference Together, Let’s Build the Future of ASEAN We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term. Explore career opportunities with us today. UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region. Career Site: UOB Career site

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Responsibilities

The role involves supporting sustainable business partners in implementing sustainable finance and corporate sustainability strategies while nurturing relationships with ecosystem partners. Additionally, it includes contributing to ESG thought leadership and operationalizing UOB's net zero commitments.