Assistant Manager, Group Risk & Sustainability

As a publicly listed company, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations and setting industry standards for environmental and social governance. Your efforts will be crucial in ensuring the organization not only stays resilient but also champions sustainable growth and leadership in the marketplace.

This role will collaborate with various departments to develop and implement risk management, compliance and ESG strategies, policies and initiatives, helping the Group to remain resilient and build a sustainable business.

Responsibilities:

Sustainability

• Help develop, implement, and continuously improve sustainability policies and procedures, and conduct materiality assessments.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and implement ESG initiatives that support the Group’s sustainability goals and improve resource efficiency.
• Support reporting on sustainability/ESG matters to risk management committees, senior management, and the Board, including managing secretariat duties for sustainability committees and taskforces.
• Oversee the production of sustainability reports, ensuring they are accurate, transparent, and compliant with reporting frameworks such as TCFD, GRI, and ISSB, including coordinating the external assurance process.
• Identify and evaluate potential ESG risks and opportunities, providing recommendations for mitigation and improvement.
• Monitor and report on the organization’s ESG performance to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, including managing ESG-related data and collaborating with departments to keep records accurate.

Risk Management

• Support the implementation and enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management framework/processes to improve risk management capabilities and culture across different business units.
• Assist in reporting risk-related matters to risk management committees, Senior Management, and the Board, including secretariat duties for these committees.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and update the risk register to effectively identify, track, monitor, and address inherent and residual risks.
• Gather, analyze, and report on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) in collaboration with relevant departments to maintain accurate records.
• Organise, and lead risk management training programs to raise risk awareness and improve skills, including workshops on risk and compliance assessment.
• Aid in the development and implementation of new risk management tools and systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk management processes.

Compliance

• Provide advisory support to management and business units to ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory compliance issues, including global developments that may impact business operations.
• Assist in overseeing the Group’s Personal Data Protection function, including policy updates, staff training, and collaboration with the Digital Technology department to ensure data security and confidentiality.
• Maintain and revise compliance and governance policies and procedures, such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption policies, and support other legal and compliance functions.
• Conduct periodic compliance checks and assist in investigating and addressing compliance issues, including breaches of laws, regulations, policies, and contract management.
• Coordinate and deliver governance and compliance-related training programs.

Others

• Manage and support implementation of Group-wide new initiatives and projects.
• Serve as liaison with internal auditors on risk management, compliance and ESG related matters.
• Undertake any other tasks which may be assigned on ad-hoc basis.

Requirements:

• Degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (e.g Environmental Science, CPA, accountancy, sustainability).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Environmental Science, accounting, auditing, finance, risk management, compliance, ESG or sustainability reporting etc.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting and project management.
• Self-driven and detail-oriented team player who is meticulous and organized.
• Strong collaboration skills and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to interact well with different functions and levels.
• Proficiency in relevant reporting software that facilitates data visualization and presentation, such as Tableau, or ERM/ESG-specific platforms will be highly beneficial.