Job Overview Business Segment: Group Functions
The Environmental and Social (E&S) Specialist position will be part of the Sustainability Unit in Risk Management, reporting to the Head of Sustainability. The primary role of the E&S risk specialist is to support the implementation of the bank's Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS), Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Policy, and E&S Standard.
Qualifications Experience Required At least 3 years of experience in a similar field (Risk Management, Business management, Advisory role, Finance, Credit, Operations, Reporting, Environment, Social Performance) and it would be an advantage to have:Demonstrated experience with ESG considerations, especially within the financial sector, and specific exposure to working with E&S risks.A track record in conducting E&S risk assessments, due diligence, and monitoring would be an advantage, as would experience identifying, evaluating, and managing E&S risks in project finance, corporate lending, or investment portfolios.Working knowledge of Uganda's E&S regulations as they pertain to the banking sector, along with international best practices.Experience in preparing sustainability reports and familiarity with reporting standards such as the GRI, IFRS, TCFD, and PCAF.Ability to work with and interpret data required for reporting, risk management, and broad execution of the role.Responsibilities: Embedding Environmental & Social Risk Processes into Stanbic Bank Uganda's business operations.Ensuring the E&S risk policies/standards from the Standard Bank Group are translated into implementational plans for Stanbic Bank Uganda and overseeing its implementation.Overseeing the bank's compliance with global frameworks and/or principles such as the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, and Principles For Responsible Banking (PRB).Supervising the management of the E&S performance of existing transactions/clients against relevant E&S requirements as agreed in the E&S clauses, and identifying opportunities where E&S interventions may reduce risk and add value.Enabling the bank to conduct E&S due diligence for transactions with significant E&S risks.Additional Information: Stakeholder engagement, confidence in engagement with various levels of stakeholders.Project management skills, data analysis, and reporting.Excellence and results-oriented.Self-drive and motivation.Good communication skills, written, presenting, and public speaking.Knowledge and experience in ESG and Sustainability related roles.Good understanding of ESG policies, standards, and Environmental and Social Management systems.Environment & Social risk identification, assessment, and monitoring experience.Global ESG trends and regulatory compliance knowledge.
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