Senior Manager - Sustainable Finance & Product Development

Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of sustainable finance products and green banking initiatives within the bank. This role involves close collaboration with business, risk, and support functions to integrate sustainability principles into the bank’s products and services. The objective is to ensure alignment with the bank’s sustainability strategy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Design, structure, and launch green and transition finance products that meet market needs and regulatory standards. Manage operations and maintain the bank’s Sustainable Finance Framework to ensure compliance with regional mandates and evolving guidelines. Collaborate extensively with various business units including Corporate, SME, Retail, as well as Risk, Legal, Operations, Shariah boards, and Islamic banking teams across all operational regions. Partner with front-line Relationship Managers across geographies to identify and capitalize on green business opportunities. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the uptake, volume, and environmental or social impact of green assets across regional portfolios, supporting both internal and regulatory reporting requirements. Develop and deliver practical toolkits, guidance materials, and training programs aimed at front-line sales, credit, and risk teams across regional branches to promote consistent adoption of sustainable finance practices.

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Sustainability, or a related discipline is essential. Candidates should have between 8 to 12 years of experience in the banking sector, with a minimum of 5 years specifically focused on sustainable finance, product development, corporate banking, ESG, or structured finance.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

(Not specified in the original description.)

This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the bank’s sustainability agenda by driving innovative green finance solutions and embedding sustainability into core banking operations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s sustainable finance landscape while ensuring compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboration.