Job Description

Key Responsibilities *

1. Support in the development and implementation of the Group Sustainability Policy and sustainability due diligence process in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and international branches, in consultation and collaboration with Wholesale Banking, Commercial Banking and Group Risk.
2. Support in the development and implementation of Sector Policies to identify and mitigate a broad range of material Environmental and Social issues in all financing and capital raising deals that may lead to financial risks such a credit risk, as well as reputational risk, based on latest science (e.g. climate science), best practices (e.g. Taskforce for Nature Related Financial Disclosures) and sector-specific developments.
3. Execute and support in group-wide implementation, management and monitoring of performance related to:

• Environmental and social due diligence, based on transactions and themes (e.g. Climate, Nature, Human Rights)
• Project and client level environmental and social action plans
• Exposure to high sustainability risk sectors

1. Participate in client engagements to minimise environmental and social impacts arising from our financing and capital raising activities and identify opportunities to support sustainability transition and/ or address E&S controversies.
2. At the forefront of relevant E&S standards, requirements and guidelines, apply the knowledge to proactively identify improvements required and support in building internal capacity on material E&S issues as required.
3. Influence and engage peers from relevant Business Units and Business Enablers to minimise negative impacts in CIMB’s financing and capital raising activities, in line with the Group’s sustainability policies and procedures, and embedding Sustainability as a mindset within the Group.
4. Support at relevant sustainability-related conferences and engagement with external stakeholders as required.
5. Execute improvement actions in addressing all concerns and requirements of key management, Board, regulators and/or auditors with respect to functional area of responsibility.

Key Dimension of Impact *

• Ensure Group’s key sustainability commitments are met when executing due diligence, including:
• Group Sustainability Policy and sector requirements
• Being a sustainability leader in ASEAN (based on various indices such as WWF SUSBA)
• Net Zero GHG by 2050
• Exit coal by 2040
• No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation

Job Specification *

Qualifications

(Basic Degree/Diploma etc)

• Academic qualification in engineering, environmental management, environmental science or sustainability-related discipline from a recognised institution

Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements

• Certification in environment and social risk assessment, certification in environmental impact assessment, or certification in sustainability / climate risk would be an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

• Between 2-5 years working experience preferably in Sustainability and/or environmental and social related roles.
• Experience engaging with relevant stakeholders (e.g.Master Builders of Association Malaysia, International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association, Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil secretariat, WWF).

Required Competencies and Skills *

Competencies/Skills

(Essential to succeed in this job)

Competencies

• Proficient in Environmental and/or Social risk and impact assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of key sustainability issues, ESG international standards/principles and best practices and their relevance to the banking sector

Skills

• Strong collaboration and team work
• Strong data analysis and report writing skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and possess writing skills with clarity
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement