SUMMARY OF
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The ESG & Sustainability Associate supports the
implementation of the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
activities by providing analytical, reporting, and coordination across
sustainability, climate risk, and circular BM 1208 activities. The role
contributes to ESG data collection, analysis, disclosures, sustainable finance
monitoring, and internal stakeholder engagement, helping ensure regulatory
compliance, data integrity, and credible sustainability outcomes.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/b>
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Responsibilities
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ESG Strategy and Governance:
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• <\/span>Support in
the implementation of ESG activities, including maintaining policies,
procedures, escalation protocols, and Management/Board reporting mechanisms.
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• <\/span>Provide
day -to -day support in relation to Senior Management and the Board requests in
relation to ESG, climate risk, sustainability trends, and emerging regulatory
developments.
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• <\/span>Lead the
execution of the Bank’s periodic ESG materiality assessments.
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• <\/span>Compile
analytics and reports to Senior Management, the Board, in relation to ESG
implementation and tracking against KPIs.
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• <\/span>Support in
all internal reporting requirements for ESG, including Board, any
Sustainability Management Committee / Workforces, and Management updates
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• <\/span>Direct
management and/or indirect support of Bank initiatives associated with ESG
implementation (e.g. CSR; ESG outreach program, etc.). <\/span>
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ESG Data Collection and Analysis:
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• <\/span>Support
and manage the collection, validation, and consolidation of ESG data across the
Bank, including environmental, social, and governance indicators.
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• <\/span>Maintain
ESG databases, trackers, and dashboards to support internal and external
reporting.
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• <\/span>Perform
basic ESG analysis and benchmark to support materiality assessments and
management decision -making
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Sustainable Finance Support:
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• <\/span>Help
prepare documentation, summaries, and internal reports related to sustainable
finance activities.
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• <\/span>Compile
analytics and reports to Senior Management, and the Board on sustainable
finance activities and KPIs
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ESG and Climate Risk Support:
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• <\/span>Assist in
the implementation and monitoring of the Bank’s ESG and climate risk
initiatives
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• <\/span>Coordinate
the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG and climate -related data for
reporting.
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• <\/span>Support
the assessment and monitoring of climate -related risks and sustainability
initiatives.
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Reporting and Disclosure:
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• <\/span>Assist in
preparing ESG and sustainability disclosures, including the Bank’s annual ESG
reports, regulatory submissions, and internal management reports.
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• <\/span>Prepare
reports and presentations to Management and Board.
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• <\/span>Support
alignment of disclosures with applicable regulatory requirements and recognized
ESG reporting standards.
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• <\/span>Help
maintain document repositories, evidence logs, and audit trails to support
assurance and regulatory reviews.
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• <\/span>Where
appropriate, represent the Bank at seminars; presentations; and other
ESG -related communication activities.
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• <\/span>Management
of (working with Marketing) and development of ESG branding; communications;
engagement; events activities.
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Stakeholder Coordination and Administration:
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• <\/span>Coordinate
with internal stakeholders to gather ESG -related information and follow up on
data requests.
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• <\/span>Support
responses to ESG -related questionnaires from regulators, investors, and rating
agencies.
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• <\/span>Assist in
organizing ESG meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including
preparation of materials and minutes.
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• <\/span>Management
of Department budget and KPI analysis; tracking; and reporting.
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• <\/span>Manage
ESG -related memberships and partnerships.
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• <\/span>Support in
driving ESG awareness and capacity building across the Bank and the Bank’s
customer base through developing training materials and drafting internal and
external communications.
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Research and Continuous Improvement:
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• <\/span>Conduct
desktop research on ESG, climate, and sustainable finance trends, regulations,
and best practices.
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• <\/span>Support in
developing ESG guidance notes, presentations, and awareness materials.
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• <\/span>Contribute
to continuous improvement of ESG processes, templates, and tools.
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Process Innovation, Automation & Digitalization:
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• <\/span>Drive
continuous process improvement through innovative, automated, and digital
solutions once required
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Business Control & Governance
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• <\/span>Ensure
adherence to the bank's policies, regulatory requirements, and industry
standards in all operational activities.
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Self/People Development & Continuous Learning:
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• <\/span>Continually
update oneself through knowledge acquisition, on -the -job training, or project
involvement; advocate and support others to do the same.
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Requirements<\/h3>
- Omani nationals only
<\/span><\/li> - Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies,
Finance, Business, Data Analytics or a related field.
<\/span><\/li> - 5 years or more of
relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, finance, risk, consulting, or a
related field (internships or graduate roles acceptable)
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