OCBC

AVP - VP, Sustainable Finance

OCBC  •  Hong Kong, HK (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join
Imagine being part of a team that's shaping the future of finance. As a Sustainable Finance Sales professional at OCBC, you'll play a key role in helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals while growing their business. You'll be at the forefront of a movement that's transforming the way we think about mobilizing banking for ESG impact.

How you succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll need to build strong relationships with our clients to understand their sustainability needs and transition plans. You'll work closely with external and internal stakeholders, such as industry partners and business units across the Bank to develop tailored solutions that meet those needs. You'll be able to communicate the value of sustainable and transition finance and offer advisory to our clients and stakeholders. It's a challenging role, but one that offers great fulfilment and impact for those who are passionate about sustainability and finance.

What you will be doing:

  • Develop and add value to relationships with clients to understand their sustainability needs

  • Work with external and internal stakeholders to develop tailored and innovative solutions

  • Communicate the value of sustainable and transition finance and offer advisory to clients and stakeholders

  • Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to pursue them

  • Collaborate across the Group on the Bank's financed emissions and net-zero strategy, analysis, and implementation

What we are looking for:

  • A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, business, environmental science, or sustainability

  • At least 7 years of experience in a related field, preferably in sustainable finance frontline or have structured sustainable finance transactions

  • Strong subject matter expertise and understanding of relevant principles and market practices including Taxonomy, transition, net zero, and nature

  • Versatile, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • With strategic thinking and leadership skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform on multiple priorities

  • Passionate about sustainability and finance, with a strong desire to make a positive impact

  • Qualification of Hong Kong Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - Green and Sustainable Finance – Professional (Role 1) is preferred

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What we offer:


Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

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About OCBC

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Singapore, SG
Year Founded
1932
Website
ocbc.com
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