Equity Bank Manager Sustainability Governance, Reporting & Controls Jobs in Kenya
Equity Group is a Pan-African financial services holding company listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Uganda Securities Exchange, and Rwanda Stock Exchange with banking subsidiaries in Kenya, DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and a Commercial representative office in Ethiopia. It has other subsidiaries in investment banking, insurance, telecom, fintech and social impact investments.
Equity Group is the largest financial services institution in the region with assets of Kes. 1.35 trillion (USD 13.5 billion). It is also the biggest bank in deposits, market capitalization of USD 2 Billion and with a customer base of over 16.4million customers. We seek to recruit an experienced, self-driven, highly motivated and passionate candidate to fill the position of Manager Sustainability Governance, Reporting & Controls.
This role will play a critical role in ensuring ESG is an integral part of our strategy implementation with a focused delivery on ESG risk and opportunities management.
Key Responsibilities
Governance
Responsible for managing the Governance, Assurance programs, Systems, Reporting and Capacity Building/Training requirements of the Group with respect to ESG.
Support company-wide collaborative sustainability initiatives through project management, technical support and coordinating functions and engagement for meetings, calls, workshops, trainings, presentations and events.
Support the management in driving the education, communication, training, and implementation of the ESMS across the company in all operational areas, including its associated business activities, sub-contractors and supply chain.
Monitor and respond to emerging ESG issues relevant to the company’s operations and reputation.
Leading on all other ESG governance requirements as defined within the Group policies and procedures including the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Systems Support
Lead ESG reporting systems development, integration and support for the Group department.
Development, maintenance and update of automated dashboards for tracking ESG related metrics and performance.
Contributing to the wider organization automation tools development and implementation.
External Reporting
Leading on all external reporting and disclosure requirements as defined by regulations, contractual obligations and other key stakeholder management requirements.
Identify, provide advisory and implement new ESG reporting, and disclosure methods based on a complete understanding of regulatory, standard-setting, and lending needs, among others.
Manage the review and development of sustainability/ESG programs and related reporting, such as materiality assessments, benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, gap analysis and metric/KPI identification.
Internal Reporting
Supporting the Group Director in managing the responsibilities as secretary to the Group Board Sustainability Committee and lead for the Group Management Sustainability Committee.
Oversee the ESG data gathering process for operational and reporting purposes whilst ensuring that ESG information is consistent, accurate and timely.
Effectively, supports relevant functions in the bank with ESG performance information and development of sustainability initiatives and projects that contribute to the company’s ESG goals.
Internal point of contact for internal inquiries regarding annual ESG performance data and information.
Collating and preparing all internal ESG reporting deliverables as required for effective management and decision-making.
Internal Controls
Continuously works toward development of robust processes and audit-proof internal controls in collaboration with team members, functions and business units.
Coordinating with commercial and own operations working groups to ensure issues raised are followed up and closed in a timeous manner.
Monitor the efficacy of the relevant ESMS policies and procedures in execution and provide for their updating in response to changes in laws, regulations, and corporate directives.
Monitor industry trends, best practices, and regulatory developments related to ESG and recommend appropriate changes to company policies and practices.
Monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Group policies and procedures; and contractual obligations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Background and Skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Business Administration/management, Finance, or related fields.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and address ESG risks and opportunities.
Solid understanding of ESG reporting and disclosure requirements (legal/standards) and trends.
Professional qualifications in areas such as GRI considered as a strong advantage.
Over 8 years’ experience working in similar roles two of which were in performing ESG reporting and/or advisory work with frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD) in an internal function within a company or as a consultant or financial services industry organization.
Experience in helping organizations enhance their systems, procedures, controls and reporting.
Experience in engaging with investors, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders on ESG matters is desirable.
Strong understanding of environmental and social issues, sustainable business practices, and corporate governance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ESG concepts to diverse audiences; other languages an asset (e.g., French)
Broad understanding of sustainability matters in a financial institution.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Equity Bank Manager Sustainability Governance, Reporting & Controls Jobs in Kenya
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