Job Description

WHO WE ARE:
As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
AVP Sustainability Advisory Team, Global Wholesale Banking:
Why Join
As a part of the Sustainability Advisory Team within the Global Wholesale Banking Sustainability Office, you will play a key role in shaping the future of banking through (a) developing innovative solutions and advisory that support our customers' transition and broader sustainability goals, (b) managing our net zero targets for our financed emissions and (c) ensuring the integrity of our sustainable finance transactions. You will be part of a team that is passionate about creating a positive impact on the environment and society. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your sustainability and industry expertise with the financial sector.
How you succeed
To succeed in this role, you will need to proactively be ahead of the curve with the latest trends and developments in sustainability and banking. You will work closely with our customers to understand their transition and sustainability needs and develop tailored solutions that meet their requirements. You will need to be a strategic thinker with an eye for the details as well as a keen executer.
What you do
With the focus on sustainable cities and SMEs, help build strong sustainable and transition financing capabilities across key markets to contribute to business growth, client value creation, and market leadership.
Ensure the integrity of sustainable finance transactions and have a deep understanding of relevant and emerging sustainability standards and regulations.
Engage clients and business teams on transition opportunities and risks to open doors to new business and financing opportunities.
Contribute to thought leadership creating useful content on transition and sustainability for our clients and partners
Support wholesale banking's net zero reporting for OCBC's financed emissions
Being open, adaptable, and flexible given the evolving nature of the role driven by macroeconomic and industry changes and implications on sustainability and energy transition
Who you are
A university degree and at least 6 years of professional experience with a focus on sustainability (beyond reporting), or industry experience within the built environment, engineering, investing/ funds, or public sector.
Learning and growth mindset with curiosity to stay abreast of market trends and developments in sustainability, policies and industries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with customers and stakeholders at all levels
Passionate about sustainability and committed to making a positive impact on the environment and society
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Skills Required