Lead, Sustainability (Strategy & Policy)

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Lead, Sustainability (Strategy and Policy) to drive the development and execution of our sustainability and climate initiatives. This role focuses on creating and implementing policies, frameworks, and partnerships to meet sustainability targets, manage climate data, and set strategic goals. The Lead will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance our climate strategy and ensure alignment with global sustainability objectives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sustainability, climate strategy, policy, and data management.

What you will be doing

To undertake and oversee the execution of the Sustainability and Climate Strategy, Policy and Framework Setting as well as Enterprise Data Management. These will involve the following:

1. Strategy Formulation
   • Provide strategic support to the Group Chief Sustainability Officer in the development of the Group’s overall Sustainability and Climate Strategy/Roadmap, ensuring it aligns with the Group’s corporate strategy and business goals as well as domestic and global sustainability standards.
   • Drive the overall Sustainability strategy (which includes climate/de-carbonization strategy) and roadmap, working in collaboration with respective Business/Practice Councils and the Group Climate Action Project Steering Committee Practice.
   • Analyze ESG/climate trends, implications, and development in FI’s business context; and if needed, reassess the Group’s Sustainability and climate-related strategy, key focus areas, and KPIs to ensure that the Group’s business strategy, pillars, and focus areas remain relevant.
   • Act as Centre of Excellence on Sustainability and Climate-related matters, providing the expertise, knowledge, and resources to support and guide on sustainability and climate-related matters, including providing legal advice/guidance, where required, in consultation with Group Legal Division towards ensuring that the Group’s legal risk is mitigated.
2. Framework/Policy/Positioning/Charter
   • Work with the relevant teams from Climate Risk Management division/Sustainable Business Council and Practice Council in identifying, developing, or setting relevant ESG/Climate Policies/Frameworks, Position statements, and the implementation plan that supports the Policies/Frameworks/Charter.
   • Work with the Group Procurement team on the Group's sustainable supply chain strategy, which includes putting in place an implementation plan and ensuring effective operationalization of the plan.
   • Facilitate adoption of Policies/Framework/Position statements within the Group’s existing Policies/Frameworks and organize workshops, seminars, and training programmes to educate employees and key stakeholders on the application of Framework/Policies/Charter/Guidelines.
3. Data Management
   • Responsible for developing a data strategy, supported by policy, guidelines, and processes for collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting sustainability-related data.
   • Maintain a comprehensive database of sustainability metrics and analyze data to identify trends, areas for improvement, as well as data-driven insights in the formulation of sustainability and climate strategy.
   • Evaluate and assess tools and technology towards automation of data collation and ensuring accuracy of data captured.
4. Target setting; Performance Management
   • Collaborate with the respective Business and Functional Leads to develop measurable targets and metrics in support of the Group’s Sustainability strategy and Key Performance Indicators, track and monitor progress and achievements against approved KPIs (internal and publicly committed), and develop a dashboard for the purpose of updates to the BODs, BSC, and GSC.
   • Collaborate with the Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure team to prepare sustainability statements, reports, and other disclosures required for key stakeholders, as and when required.

What we offer

At RHB Banking Group, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to reach their full potential. We offer competitive remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements also support a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to be a part of our transformative journey, we encourage you to apply now.