Sustainability Manager
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, the Sustainability Manager leads the development and implementation of strategies to enhance the bank’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact. This role involves designing policies and programs that align with regulatory standards and corporate values, promoting sustainability and climate change initiatives across all operations. The Sustainability Manager engages with internal and external stakeholders to drive awareness and the adoption of green practices. They monitor and report on sustainability metrics, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Main Responsibilities
Develop and implement the bank’s sustainability strategy.
Monitor and report on the bank’s environmental footprint.
Engage with stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.
Develop policies and guidelines for sustainability efforts.
Coordinate green finance and other sustainability-related projects with business, credit and operations teams.
Ensure compliance with local and international sustainability regulations.
Educate employees and customers on sustainability programs.
Drive partnerships with environmental organizations for ESG targeted financing.
Identify and mitigate the bank’s sustainability risks.
Prepare sustainability reports for board and regulator consumption.
Daily Responsibilities
Track progress of sustainability initiatives.
Update internal teams on ESG metrics.
Draft communications for external stakeholders on sustainability.
Monitor industry trends and regulations.
Coordinate meetings with environmental partners.
Educational qualifications and work experience:
Bachelor’s degree in communications / public Relations /Marketing/Business Administration
Professional Courses in Journalism / public relations/ media studies
Three (3) Years’ experience in Strategy Development, ESG and Sustainability Strategy, Green Lending Initiatives, Partnerships Strategy, Community Development, Strategy Development
