Sustainability & ESG Manager

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The role supports the implementation and executions of the Bank’s Sustainability and ESG agenda across strategy, governance, risk management, products, and operations. It ensures adherence to local and international ESG and sustainability requirements, supports the integration of ESG and climate risks into enterprise and credit processes, and contributes to sustainability reporting and monitoring. The role assists in stakeholder engagement, supports regulatory compliance, and helps promote a culture of responsible and ethical banking across the Bank.

• ESG Strategy & Implementation
  • Ensures end-to-end implementation of the Bank’s ESG and Sustainability agenda across strategy, governance, risk management, products, culture, and operations.
  • Translates ESG strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and follow‑up actions across business units.
  • Liaises alignment of ESG initiatives with the Bank’s overall strategy and national sustainability priorities.
• ESG Frameworks & Governance
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Bank-wide ESG and Sustainability frameworks, including policies, procedures, governance structures, committee support, and Board reporting inputs.
  • Maintains updates to ESG policies and procedures in line with evolving regulatory and best practice standards, including ESG governance and related matters.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with applicable local and international ESG, climate, and Sustainability regulatory requirements, supporting regulatory engagement, supervisory reviews, and audit requests.
  • Monitors changes in ESG‑related regulations and supports timely implementation across the Bank.
  • Prepares responses for regulatory inquiries and examinations related to ESG matters.
• ESG Risk Integration
  • Supports integration of ESG and climate‑related risks into enterprise risk management, credit assessment, portfolio monitoring, stress testing, and underwriting processes in coordination with Risk, Credit, Finance, and Compliance functions.
  • Assists in developing ESG risk indicators and monitoring tools for portfolio‑level assessments.
  • Supports identification and escalation of ESG‑related risk exposures and gaps.
• Reporting & Performance Monitoring
  • Monitors eligibility criteria, KPIs, internal controls, and contributes to impact measurement and reporting for sustainable finance activities, ensuring data quality and transparency.
  • Prepares periodic ESG dashboards, management reports, and sustainability disclosures.
  • Maintains audit‑ready documentation for ESG and sustainable finance activities.
• Management Reporting
  • Prepares ESG updates for Senior Management and the Board on ESG strategy, climate risk, sustainability trends, and regulatory developments.
  • Compiles data and insights for Board papers, committees, and management presentations.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Assists in representing the Bank on ESG and Sustainability matters with regulators, customers, industry bodies, and internal stakeholders, and supports ESG‑related partnerships and initiatives.
  • Coordinates with internal departments to ensure alignment on ESG‑related initiatives and communications.
  • Participates in ESG forums, working groups, and industry engagements.
• ESG Culture & Awareness
  • Promotes ESG awareness, accountability, and capability building across the Bank, contributing to a culture of ethics, sustainability, and responsible banking while supporting management of reputational and green washing risks.
  • Supports delivery of ESG training and awareness sessions across business units.
  • Contributes to internal communication initiatives to embed ESG principles in day‑to‑day operations.
• Process Innovation, Automation & Digitalization
  • Drives continuous process improvement through innovative, automated, and digital solutions when required.
• Business Control & Governance
  • Ensures adherence to the bank's policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards in all operational activities.
• Self/People Development & Continuous Learning
  • Continually updates oneself through knowledge acquisition, on‑the‑job training, or project involvement; advocates and supports others to do the same.

• Oman nationalty only
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, ESG or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in banking, finance, risk, sustainability, ESG or related fields.