Specialist, Sustainability

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Standard Bank Group Full time

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
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

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

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

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Join a committed group of 50 000+ people who stand behind one common purpose: Africa is our home, we drive her growth. We firmly believe that our people are our greatest competitive advantage. It's only through our people’s expertise and dedication that we are able to bring our purpose and strategy to life in service of our clients and society at large. That’s why we strive to create a work environment where our people can thrive, where they are able to bring their whole selves to their work and are empowered to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

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