WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

What you will be doing:

Strategy Development and Deployment:
- Formulate and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies and frameworks that align with the bank's corporate goals and objectives.
- Continuously monitor and update sustainability strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to best practices in sustainability.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (including NGOs, government agencies, and industry groups, etc) to promote sustainability initiatives.
- Drive stakeholder engagement by fostering relationships and encouraging ESG integration across the organization.
Sustainability Advisory:
- Provide subject matter expertise; stay informed of industry trends and innovations in sustainability to continuously enhance the bank’s practices.
- Curate resources on sustainability best practices to educate and guide internal teams and stakeholders.
Leadership:
- Lead sustainability priorities of the bank from conception through execution, ensuring that all initiatives align with the bank's strategic objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to achieve project goals.
Reporting and Metrics:
- Prepare detailed sustainability reports for disclosure purposes, and metrics to assess the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
- Communicate insights and impact to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability in sustainability performance.

What we are looking for:

At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in sustainability strategy development and implementation, preferably some experience within the financial services sector
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability or related discipline not a must but may be helpful
Experience in sustainability disclosure frameworks (e.g., ISSB / IFRS, GRI, SASB, TCFD recommendations)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate with different stakeholders
Project management experience and proficiency in data or impact analysis

What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

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