Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field.

• Professional certifications such as GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR), CFA ESG Investing, or equivalent are preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in ESG risk management, climate risk, or sustainability practices.

• Strong knowledge of ESG regulatory frameworks such as KGFT, TCFD, GRI, SASB, and ISSB IFRS Sustainability Standards.

• Experience in climate risk modeling, stress testing, carbon risk assessment, and sustainable finance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in ESG and climate risk management.

• Excellent understanding of global sustainability trends and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to develop and implement ESG risk frameworks and reporting structures.

• Thorough understanding of commercial bank operations.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• High ethical standards and integrity in handling sustainability and governance matters.

• Proficiency in ESG data analysis, sustainability reporting tools, and risk assessment methodologies.

• Familiarity with scenario analysis/stress testing frameworks

Exposure to development finance/sustainable finance programs will be an added advantage

• Implement ESG and climate risk management framework.

• Develop, review and implement sustainability policies, and procedures.

• Integrate ESG factors into the Enterprise risk management program through collaboration with risk, compliance, and strategy teams.

• Conduct risk assessments on climate change impact, carbon footprint, and sustainability performance.

• Undertake assessments regarding ESG-related risks; Environmental, Social, and Governance risks.

• Perform independent portfolio level analysis and ESG & Climate related risk stress tests.

• Track and report key ESG risk indicators, sustainability performance metrics, and climate-related financial risks.

• Engage with regulators, investors, and stakeholders to promote ESG transparency and reporting.

• Support the development of sustainable finance initiatives, green lending policies, and responsible investment practices.

• Monitor ESG related limits established in the Risk Appetite Statement to ensure all violations are reported promptly.

• Conduct training and awareness sessions on ESG and climate risk management.

• Prepare ESG and Climate risk disclosure report(s) for senior management.

• Provide advisory support to senior management on ESG risk mitigation strategies.

• Work with Credit teams to integrate ESG and climate risk considerations into loan appraisal and approval processes

• Develop and maintain ESG and climate risk dashboards, including key risk indicators, portfolio

• exposure analysis, and sustainability performance metrics.