Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to direct the Bank’s environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) matters. Conduct due diligence, monitor credit portfolios, provide technical advice and reporting towards the actualization of the ESG goals.
DELIVERABLES
•Design, develop, implement and monitor ESG plans, frameworks, projects and targets.
•Provide guidance and advisory to internal stakeholders on sustainability initiatives, impacts, risks and opportunities.
•Conduct due diligence, assess and advice on internal operations, business risks in all business areas.
•Review internal policies, procedures and standards to identify and close ESG performance gaps.
•Strategic partnership and liaison with external stakeholders – local and foreign.
•Monitor industry trends and advocate for change as appropriate.
•Develop and track checklists to guide credit processes for compliance.
•Coordinate actions and audits to drive compliance with regulatory requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
-An advanced degree (at least Masters or equivalent) in engineering, environmental management, environmental sciences or relevant field.
-7-10 years relevant experience in working with private sector firms especially in the finance sector and across industry sectors (including infrastructure, agribusiness, and/or manufacturing)
-Specialist knowledge of ESG issues including climate risk, responsible lending and investment; impact investing, ESG integration and implementation, sustainable and green finance, circular economy, corporate disclosure on environmental issues as well as the relevant standards and frameworks.
-Understanding of ESG ratings and performance parameters and the Nigerian Sustainability Banking Principles.
-ESG Analyst and ESG Investing Certifications are essential.
-Project Management or Business Analysis professional certification(s) give added advantage.
-Verbal and written business reporting and presentation.
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd – Keeping You First
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s premier commercial bank and most valuable banking brand.
With over 10 million active customer accounts and more than 750 business locations, we provide a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services to customers and investors wishing to explore the vast business opportunities available in Nigeria and our business locations across Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
To live our promise of ‘YOU First’, we design products and services to support your personal, family and business needs.
Our array of products – cards, channels, transfer services, loans & advances, deposit products, guarantees, distributorship financing, cash management and foreign trade service – create convenience for your transactions, empower your businesses and offer flexibility of choice.
