DescriptionKey Responsibilities
- Define and lead the organization’s sustainability strategy aligned with business objectives and ESG priorities.
- Integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into corporate strategy, operations, and decision-making.
- Set, track, and report on sustainability goals and KPIs (e.g., carbon reduction, resource efficiency, social impact).
- Ensure compliance with local and international sustainability regulations, standards, and frameworks.
- Lead sustainability reporting, disclosures, and assurance processes (e.g., ESG reports, annual reports).
- Partner with executive leadership to embed sustainability across all business units and functions.
- Drive initiatives related to climate action, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing.
- Engage key stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, regulators, investors, and community partners.
- Identify sustainability risks and opportunities, integrating them into enterprise risk management.
- Build and lead a high-performing sustainability team and promote a culture of sustainability across the organization.
Experience & Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years of progressive experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or corporate responsibility.
- Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide sustainability or ESG strategies.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements (e.g., ESG metrics, carbon accounting).
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with regulators, investors, and external partners on sustainability-related matters.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business value.
- Track record of leading sustainability transformation or change management initiatives.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive and board-level reporting.
- Experience in the relevant industry or regional market is a strong advantage.
Strategy Development & Implementation:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the Egypt branch aligned with the bank’s global sustainability framework, Egypt’s vision 2030 and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) sustainable finance initiatives.
- Identify key sustainability priorities and set measurable targets for environmental and social impact reduction, focusing on areas relevant to Egypt’s development challenges.
- Translate the ESG & sustainability strategy into actionable plans, initiatives, and projects across various business units within the branch.
ESG Integration
- Lead the integration of ESG factors into the bank’s risk management, lending, investment & operational process in Egypt.
- Develop & implement ESG due diligence procedures for new & existing clients & projects ensuring compliance with Egyptian environmental & social regulations Work with Risk team in Egypt & business units to identify & mitigate ESG risk subclasses & capitalize on ESG opportunities associated with their activities in the Egyptian market.
Sustainable Finance Leadership
- Lead the development & promotion of sustainable finance products & services tailored to the Egyptian market, such as green loans, sustainability-linked loans, social bonds & microfinance initiatives.
- Identify, & pursue opportunities to finance projects that contribute to environmental & social sustainability in Egypt, focusing on key sectors such as renewable energy, water management, sustainable agriculture & green buildings.
- Build relationships with clients & investors in Egypt interested in sustainable finance.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build & maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in Egypt, including the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), government agencies, clients, investors, NGOs, community organizations & industry association.
- Represent the bank at industry events & conferences related to sustainability & sustainable finance in Egypt.
- Communicate the bank’s sustainability performance & initiatives to stakeholders in Egypt through various channels, including reports, presentations & online platforms.
Reporting & Disclosures:
- Oversee the collection, analysis & reporting of ESG & Sustainability data to track progress against sustainability targets in Egypt.
- Ensure compliance with relevant sustainability reporting frameworks & regulations, such as GRI, SASB, TCFD & local Egyptian regulations.
- Prepare & submit sustainability reports to the home office, the CBE & other stakeholders in Egypt.
Risk Management:
- Identify, assess & manage ESG risk subclasses within the branch’s operations & portfolio in Egypt.
- Develop & implement policies & procedures to mitigate ESG risks & ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with the risk management team in Egypt to integrate ESG factors into the bank’s overall risk framework in Egypt.
Awareness & Training:
- Promote sustainability awareness & engagement among employees in Egypt through training programs, workshops & communication campaigns.
- Build a culture of sustainability within the branch & encourage employees to adopt sustainable practices in their daily work.
- Design and implement awareness programmes for employees and other stakeholders which include e-learning
- Coordinate and support internal business stakeholders in the implementation of sustainability initiatives. Prepare documentation required for project funding for various environmental initiatives including proposals and grant applications
- Develop methodologies, procedures to assess, evaluate and monitor the viability or success of sustainability initiatives and programs.
- Research on emerging environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests and advise the business appropriately. Maintains current working knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all applicable environmental laws and regulations
- Prepare communication plans for the Group`s sustainability initiatives and strategies in line with international best practices (including campaigns) and respond to surveys
- Manage the sustainability reporting process for annual report and integrated reporting.
- Implement and manage the bank’s sustainability database and knowledge management.
- Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
- Identify and coordinate sustainability partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
- Represent the bank in appropriate forums for purposes of learning, exposure and sharing.
- Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the Group`s sustainability agenda which will identify opportunities for green initiatives.
- Assess and evaluate feasible international and regional frameworks and principles for sign up to aid Group`s sustainability positioning.
- Performs other related duties as required
Innovation & Collaboration
- Stay abreast of emerging trends & best practices in sustainability & sustainable finance, particularly in the contest of the Egyptian market.
- Identify & evaluate new technologies & solutions that can improve the bank’s sustainability performance in Egypt.
- Collaborate with other banks & organizations in Egypt to promote sustainability in the financial sector.
Policy & Governance:
- Develop & implement sustainability policies & procedures for the Egypt branch.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local & international sustainability-related laws & regulations.
- Support the development of internal governance structures to oversee sustainability initiatives.
Budget Management:
- Develop & mange the sustainability budget for the Egypt branch.
- Monitor expenditures & ensure that resources are allocated effectively to achieve sustainability goals.
QualificationsTo be considered for the role, the successful applicant should have the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or a Related Field is preferable.
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences or a Related Sustainability Field will be added advantage.
- At least 5 years’ experience in managing Environmental or Sustainability Programmes.
- Professional Qualification in a Sustainability Related Course or Certification in Environmental & Social Governance is preferred.
- Prior experience of conceptualizing / managing / implementing / monitoring CSR projects preferable
- Experience in developing and implementing systems to measure progress of sustainability initiatives
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage people/teams and diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent writing & presentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, sustainability, finance, economics or business administration. Master’s degree preferred.
- [Number] years of experience in sustainability, ESG, sustainable finance or corporate social responsibility, preferably in financial services industry.
- Deep understanding of sustainability issues, trends & best practices, particularly in the context of developing countries like Egypt.
- Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, reporting standards & regulations.
- Experience in developing & implementing sustainability strategies & initiatives
- Proven track record of integrating ESG factors into business process & decision making.
- Experience in sustainable finance, including green loans, sustainability linked loans & social bonds.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal & stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently & as part of team.
- Fluency in English & Arabic is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the Egyptian environmental & social context, regulatory landscape & financial market.
- Experience working with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) or other Egyptian government agencies is a plus.
- Communication (written & verbal in both English & Arabic if possible)
- Stakeholder management (particularly in Egyptian context)
- Influencing & negotiation
- Technical expertise in ESG & sustainable finance
- Knowledge of relevant regulations& reporting frameworks (including Egyptian regulations)
