Divisional Head Sustainability– Risk Management Group

We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing sustainability frameworks, ensuring compliance with global and local standards, and supporting sustainable financing initiatives within the banking sector. This role requires a deep understanding of sustainability reporting, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Demonstrate strong knowledge of global sustainability standards, including IFRS S1 & S2, SASB, GRI, TCFD, TNFD, and various international reporting guidelines and green taxonomies.
- Maintain up-to-date expertise on local ESG-related policies and regulations issued by the Ministry of Climate Change (GOP), Provincial Governments, Environmental Departments, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and other relevant authorities.
- Apply a thorough understanding of environmental and social risk assessment policies, procedures, strategies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Possess strong knowledge of green financing mechanisms such as green bonds, social impact bonds, and sustainable equity strategies.
- Lead efforts to continuously develop, strengthen, and implement the Bank’s sustainability frameworks, strategies, roadmaps, policies, products, targets, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic vision, values, and evolving global sustainability trends.
- Ensure the Bank effectively mitigates sustainability risks while maximizing related opportunities.
- Drive the enhancement of sustainable financing initiatives and products across the Bank.
- Promote the adoption of standardized sustainability accounting methodologies within the Bank.
- Provide expert support in conducting environmental and social risk assessments for credit proposals and the Bank’s credit portfolio.
- Oversee the alignment of the Bank’s sustainability and ESG reporting and disclosures with national and international standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure sustainability data and reports receive appropriate assurance from approved auditors.
- Support the Bank in obtaining memberships, accreditations, affiliations, and partnerships with relevant international and national institutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ESG practices throughout the Bank’s operations.
- Prepare and present various sustainability-related reports and management information systems (MIS) to internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.
- Undertake any other assignments as directed by line management.
- Exhibit strong risk assessment, analytical, critical thinking, and multitasking skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements, banking operations, and internal banking policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

- A Master’s degree is preferred; however, a Bachelor’s degree in Environment, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university or institute is required.
- 8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, ESG, or related fields within the financial or banking sector.

Location

- Lahore

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the Bank’s sustainability agenda while working in a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in positioning the Bank as a leader in sustainable finance and responsible banking practices.