Wing Head - Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) (SVP/EVP)
National Bank of Pakistan
Published Date: • Karachi, Pakistan (On-Site)
Description
“The Nation’s Bank”, National Bank of Pakistan aims to support the financial well-being of the Nation along with enabling sustainable growth and inclusive development through its wide local and international network of branches. Being one of the leading and largest banks of Pakistan, National Bank of Pakistan is contributing significantly towards socioeconomic growth in the country with an objective to transform the institution into a future-fit, agile and sustainable Bank.
In line with our strategy, the Bank is looking for talented, dedicated and experienced professional(s) for the following position in the area of Risk Management based in Karachi.
The individuals who fulfill the below basic-eligibility criteria may apply for the following position:
Position / Job Title:
Wing Head - Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) (SVP / EVP)
Reporting to:
Divisional Head - Enterprise Risk Management / CRO
Educational /Professional Qualification:
- Minimum Graduation or equivalent from a local or international university / college / institute recognized by the HEC of Pakistan
- Candidates having Graduation or Master's degree in Finance and / or Economics and / or Environmental Sciences and / or Sustainable Development and / or Climate Change and / or Development Studies and / or Public Policy and / or Environmental Economics and / or Climate Finance and / or Sustainable Development and / or Environmental Management and / or Development Finance will be preferred
- Candidates having relevant professional certifications such as CFA Certificate in ESG Investing / Climate & Sustainable Investing and / or GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) and / or GRI, SASB / ISSB, or TCFD reporting certifications and / or Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) or IFC Performance Standards training will be preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience with at least 04 years in Green Finance, Climate Finance, ESG Strategy Development and / or Renewable Energy related Project Finance with Development Organizations, Multilateral Agencies, Consultancy / Advisory Services, International NGOs (e.g., UNDP, UNEP, World Bank, ADB, IFC, GIZ, FCDO), or with Financial Institutions implementing sustainable Finance Frameworks
- Exposure to climate funds (such as GCF, GEF, or Adaptation Fund), ESG Frameworks, Green Taxonomies, or SBP's Green Banking Guidelines will be considered a strong advantage
Other Skills / Expertise / Knowledge Required:
- Sound working knowledge of ESG, climate finance, and sustainability concepts, including emerging disclosure and reporting standards such as IFRS S1 / S2 (ISSB), GRI, and TCFD, along with familiarity with SBP's Green Banking Guidelines and Green Taxonomy
- Strong analytical and data management skills, with the ability to work with large and complex datasets and translate findings into clear reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare policy briefs and concept notes
- Training in environmental and social risk assessment, climate risk analysis, or results based monitoring and evaluation (M&E) will be an added advantage
Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities:
- To lead the design and implementation of the Bank's ESG and sustainability reporting framework, including the associated policies, procedures, governance structure, and reporting requirements in line with SBP guidelines and international standards such as IFRS S1 / S2
- To coordinate with business and support functions to collect, validate and consolidate ESG and climate related data across the Bank
- To prepare ESG disclosures and sustainability reports for Senior Management the Board and its Committees, regulators and other stakeholders
- To track local and international developments in ESG, sustainable finance and climate regulation and assess their implications for the Bank
- To establish robust ESG data management, metrics and reporting controls to ensure the accuracy, consistency and reliability of disclosed information
- To partner with Finance, Business, HR, Operations, Compliance and other functions to identify, measure and report material ESG risks, opportunities and key performance indicators
- To support the integration of environmental, social and climate related considerations into the Bank's risk management framework, credit processes and business strategy
- To contribute to the Bank's sustainable and green finance agenda including green product development, alignment with the SBP Green Taxonomy and engagement with development partners and climate funds, by providing measurement, reporting and analytical support
- To build ESG capacity across the Bank through guidance, awareness sessions, and training, and develop the processes and tools needed to embed sustainability reporting into day-to-day operations
- To liaise with Internal Audit, Compliance, and other assurance functions on ESG related reviews, and ensure observations are addressed through clear action plans and timely closure of gaps
- To serve as the Bank's point of contact with SBP and other regulatory and stakeholder bodies on ESG reporting, regulatory requirements, information requests and the implementation of applicable guidelines
- To perform any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor(s)
Place of Posting:
Karachi
Assessment Interview(s)
Only shortlisted candidates strictly meeting the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria will be invited for panel interview(s).
Employment Type:
The employment will be on contractual basis for three years which may be renewed on discretion of the Management. Selected candidates will be offered compensation package and other benefits as per Bank’s Policy / rules.
Apply within 10 working days from the date of this job posting.
Applications received after due date will not be considered in any case. No TA / DA will be admissible for interview.
National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, religion, or disability.