Job Requirements
Job Title: Manager - ESG
Department/Function: ESG
Job Purpose
To support the ESG team in implementing the Bank's ESG and climate strategy, with a primary focus on climate and sustainable finance, while contributing to broader ESG initiatives, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and operational/administrative needs of the ESG team. The role reports directly to the Lead - ESG, who majorly drives ESG strategy integration, climate risk oversight, and sustainable finance initiatives across the Bank.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Climate & Sustainable Finance
- Support development and implementation of sustainable finance frameworks, climate policies, and sector guidelines.
- Assist in integrating climate risk and ESG considerations into credit appraisal, due diligence, and portfolio assessments.
- Assist in periodically analysing & monitoring the green/social portfolio, identify opportunities in green/social finance and liaison with business teams to increase the green/social book.
- Build and implement steps to maintain global partnerships/memberships related to Sustainable Finance and Climate (e.g. PCAF, SBTi)
- ESG Strategy & Integration
- Assist the team in executing the Bank's ESG strategy, aligned with regulatory developments and industry best practices.
- Coordinate with business, risk, compliance, and operations to embed ESG considerations in decision-making.
- Support assessments of ESG risks, opportunities, and material issues across portfolios.
- Reporting & Disclosures
- Support preparation of ESG reports, dashboards, and regulatory submissions (e.g., BRSR/BRSR Core, climate-related disclosures).
- Support data collection, validation, and maintenance of internal ESG datasets and metrics.
- Assist with documentation for internal committees, senior leadership updates, and external stakeholder reporting.
- Employee Engagement & Communications
- Work with the team to roll out monthly ESG engagement initiatives, employee awareness campaigns, and content development.
- Assist in organizing workshops, awareness sessions, and internal ESG events.
- Stakeholder & Cross Functional Coordination
- Represent the ESG team in cross-functional discussions as guided by the senior members of the team.
- Coordinate with external consultants, assurance partners, or technical experts, as required.
- General ESG Support & Team Administration
- Provide support across other ESG areas such as social impact, governance, environmental performance, and compliance tracking.
- Manage team-level administrative responsibilities such as documentation, vendor onboarding, invoice closures, scheduling, meeting coordination, follow-ups, presentations, and maintaining trackers.
- Support the Lead - ESG in day-to-day execution and team operations.
- Strong understanding of ESG concepts, climate risk, and sustainable finance.
- Good analytical, research, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, including both technical ESG work and operational tasks.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data dashboards is a plus.
Educational Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in Sustainability/ Environmental Studies/ Finance/ Economics or a related discipline.
- Certifications regarding Indian and global ESG/climate frameworks is desirable.
Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience
