Job Description

• Lead strategic dialogue and partner the CIC sector teams to develop specific sustainability strategies relevant for that sector and on an individual basis with clients.
• Own the successful origination and execution of the opportunities developed from client & market conversations.
• Provide clients with strategic insight and commercial solutions to develop their overall ESG / transition strategy; embedding ESG considerations into investment process and support with framework drafting and external verification; helping clients set, achieve, and maintain ESG ratings.
• Deliver effective governance capability having confidence to challenge constructively and work with any local regulators in an open and collaborative manner. Effectively identifying, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Maintain a strong understanding of cross-sector trends in Sustainability, ESG and climate change, and be able to optimally disseminate information to clients and key partners, both internally and externally.
• Provide advice on climate-related risks and opportunities and lead all aspects of the integration of the ESG framework for clients
• Originate and counsel on sustainability linked transactions and other ESG financings, collaborating with product areas, developing solutions and structures which meet client requirements and ambitions.
• Ensure detailed knowledge of main ESG rating Agencies methodologies such as Sustainalytics, Vigeo Eiris, CDP and MSCI and execute ESG ratings data collection and analysis.
• Develop productive and positive relationships with external partners in the market including advisory and legal firms, representing company at the highest levels at industry events and with clients as we transform our business.
• Lead research on borrowers, markets and lenders using ESG data and other information and sources to present to clients in a clear and compelling way.
• Providing thought leadership in the creation of marketing materials, pitch-books and reports, to ensure successful promotion of the bank and the team’s ESG activities both internally and externally to develop an industry leading profile in this area.
• Bring a sharp focus for demonstrating and embedding the highest standards of ethics and practice, including regulatory and business conduct frameworks. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, expectations set out by the local regulators (PRA and FCA) as well as the Group Code of Conduct Principles.
• Mentor and stretch the development of others in the team.

So what can we offer you in return?

We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both professionally and personally to optimize your potential. We’ll ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

In addition to a competitive salary we’ll also provide:

• 4% flex cash pot to spend on benefits (or take as cash)
• A generous employer pension contribution up to 15%
• Discretionary annual group performance bonus
• Private medical health cover, Share schemes and access to Staff discounts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of Green & Sustainability Linked Loan Principles, Green Sustainable and Social Bond Principles, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Bonds Initiative, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, and other major ESG Regulations.
• Consistent record of delivering sustainability linked or green financings.
• Existing external profile in ESG and Sustainability.
• A track record in one of these areas (i) sustainability in the built environment (ii) energy markets (iii) carbon or energy transition advisory (iv) ESG ratings or sustainable finance frameworks (v) Natural capital (vi) Social Value and Social Impact. (vii) Legal and regulatory environments.
• A growth approach that is solutions focused with well cultivated business judgment and high ethical and professional standards.
• An innate desire for continual growth and development in own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development as well as supporting the development and capability build of other colleagues and the wider business.