ING has a strong ambition to be a leader in accelerating the low-carbon transition, which is the driver behind the aim to put sustainability at the heart of our strategy. The newly created Sustainable Solutions Group (SSG, a merger of Sustainable Finance and the Sector Sustainability Leads teams), drives the overall sustainability strategy of the WB within the Sector Coverage organisation.
Within SSG, the SSG – Energy team is responsible for the strategic and commercial Sustainability direction of the Energy Sector Coverage team. The SSG-Energy team drives the client engagement (both from an opportunity as well as risk perspective), net zero steering and ESG risk appetite within the Sector.
The Role is posted in NL, but can be fulfilled in other locations provided Energy and/or SSG has significant presence there.
The Team
The SSG Sector lead is responsible to build and manage a functional team of 2(+) FTE. The SSG Sector Lead will functionally report to the Global Head of SSG and hierarchically into the local Sector Lead Energy and be part of both the SSG and Energy management teams to ensure global coordination on the sustainability agenda and steering into the Sector.
Key responsibilities
Integral responsibility to implement the sustainability strategy of WB into the Energy Sector team. Develop and implement the sector specific sustainability strategy, on climate alignment, the commercial client strategy, ESG risk appetite and sector specific reporting
Strategic client engagement: support Sector clients in their transition and enhance the strategic dialogue with WB clients by leveraging on our sustainability pioneering position. Identify opportunities for origination and structuring of Volume Mobilized (MBB KPI) for the Sector (transition opportunity). Work closely with SSG team members in the various countries or regions to support local commercial opportunities. Also ensure that client engagement or lack of client or portfolio transition progress is addressed appropriately (transition risk)
Steer on ING’s climate targets, for the Power generation, Upstream and Mid- and Downstream Oil and Gas subsectors ensure alignment with our Terra targets (MBB KPI). Contribute to continuous development and implementation of Sector Transition Plans and Client Transition Plans (CTP) and progress tracking. Participate or lead commercial opportunity or risk / impact workstreams on themes relevant for the Sector. Train and support relationship managers on these topics
As a voting-member of the commercial greenlight committee you ensure that new deal origination of the Sector is in line with our sustainability strategy. You can identify potential opportunities for Sustainable Product, you steer the ESG risk appetite and you dare to raise uncomfortable questions on client alignment with ING’s values and strategy
Knowledge and network building: Support/organise ESG related events/workshops relevant for your sector. Monitoring sustainability developments and actively represent ING externally in your sector. Create and manage relations with clients, experts, advisors and industry bodies
Coach, develop and steer your SSG Sector team members
Strategic challenges
You challenge the status quo, drive sustainability agenda both internally and for clients. See the big picture and translate that for the sector. Upskill the front office community and get them onboard for the sustainability agenda. Translate complex new regulations, changing market demand, greenwashing risk etc to the Sector organisation. Keep alignment with the other SSG teams to ensure a consistent approach, on sustainable products, risk appetite and advocacy.
The required skills we seek
Experienced in complex stakeholder management
Strategic mindset & cultivates innovation
Strong affinity with sustainability and transitioning of the real economy
Drives results & customer focus: Strong commercial drive and desire to support ING clients
Dilemma management & decision quality: Ability to balance strategic direction in a changing external environment
Communicates effectively & collaborates: Ability to translate ING Sustainability vision into Sector strategy and client engagement
Values: Strong commitment to ING’s Orange Code values and behaviours, ING’s Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy
Your required experience
We are looking for an SSG Sector Lead who has a strong understanding of and affinity with both the Energy Sector and sustainability. Someone with a strong commercial drive to accelerate the transition of the Sector.
Education: University / Post Graduate in finance, economics, sustainability or engineering
Work: 10+ years work experience in the financial industry with strong relationship management skills, sector knowledge and and sustainability experience
Managerial Experience: preferably a proven track record to steer teams, but also open for first time managers
How to succeed
We hire people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you will stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we will back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.
Rewards & benefits
We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life and reward our people with a generous benefits offer and employment conditions.
Questions?
Contact Jacomijn Vels or Peter Kindt for more information about this role. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button.
