Job Description

The Corporate Responsibility Manager implements and maintains Deutsche Bank\xe2\x80\x99s global Corporate Responsibility (CR) strategy in support of Deutsche Bank\xe2\x80\x99s group-wide strategy. The Corporate Responsibility Manager is responsible for promoting the value of CR, for increasing the awareness and perception of CR projects and initiatives across DB and drives integration and dissemination of CR-related content across all business divisions / infrastructure functions as well as in internal and external channels. Corporate Responsibility Manager engages closely with the senior stakeholders across all business divisions / infrastructure functions as well as clients and external partners to coordinate and implement CR projects and initiatives. Where applicable, the Corporate Responsibility Manager implements sustainability strategy focusing on the environmental and social impact of the bank\xc2\xb4s activities.

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Details of the Division and Team:

Deutsche Bank is the leading global bank with strong European roots. We\xe2\x80\x99re driving growth through our strong client franchise. Against a backdrop of increasing globalization in the world economy, Deutsche Bank is very well-positioned, with significant regional diversification and substantial revenue streams from all the major regions of the world. We serve our clients\xe2\x80\x99 real economic needs in commercial banking, investment banking, private banking and asset management. We are investing heavily in digital technologies, prioritizing long term success over short-term gains, and serving society with ambition and integrity.

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) is included in the top-4 strategic priorities of the group-wide transformational strategy of Deutsche Bank (DB). Asia is central to DB\xe2\x80\x99s ESG strategy because vast majority of global ESG capital is expected to be deployed in Asia. However, the transition of Asian private and public sector towards sustainable practices will require ESG transaction models, products and solutions that are customized to support on-the-ground realities in Asia. It is important for Asian ESG transactions to impact and influence the global ESG rules and standards which are largely being developed outside Asia. As a European bank with global presence and established credentials in the global ESG market, DB is well positioned to lead growth of Asian ESG market.

DB Group Sustainability is responsible for the group-wide sustainability management, including the strategic development and implementation of the bank\'s approach to sustainability up to effective communication of positions and progresses.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a young professional to shape her/his/their career by developing deep understanding of ESG, gain transactional experience, and hone relevant skills in the fast growing ESG market.

Your key responsibilities:

• The Environmental and Social Due Diligence Manager will be required to apply and develop the group-wide framework for dealing with environmental and social risks in the bank\xe2\x80\x99s core business:
• You will be required to evaluate environmental and social risks of (new) clients and transactions
• You support in the development of further guidelines as well as processes and systems for environmental and social risks
• You prepare presentations for environmental and social issues to the relevant bank committees and discuss individual transactions there
• You are responsible for raising awareness of environmental and social issues and the associated risks and train employees accordingly in your region
• You conduct research on key figures for the control of environmental and social risks and are working on integrating them into existing processes
• You engage in dialogue with stakeholders on environmental and social risks, in particular with customers and NGOs in Asia
• You follow external developments in the relevant ESG-thematic area, especially in your region, evaluate them and address the need for action in the bank
• You represent the bank in relevant external initiatives and committees in your region
• Work with DB\xe2\x80\x99s communications team to support external communications vis-\xc3\xa0-vis ESG credentials and experiences of DB

Your skills and experience:

• Minimum of 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience within a financial institute, investment bank or professional services advising on sustainable practices/management, environmental, social and governance issues/regulations
• Proven experience in performing a valuation/transactional analysis for new clients with an emphasis on environmental and social issues from the perspective of a financial institution.
• Proven knowledge of current environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations and guidelines, including environmental risk management guidelines set out by the MAS
• Minimum educational qualification: University graduates with a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration, Political science, natural sciences or a comparable education
• Experience with engaging with stakeholders on environmental and social risks, and experience of dealing with NGOs in Asia
• Highly self-motivated and detail oriented with strong sense of initiative and urgency and with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Playing an international role and working in a dynamic, demanding environment with a pragmatic, proactive and solutions-oriented attitude are naturally for you.
• Strong interest in ESG/sustainability

Role is required to be performed on-site at One Raffles Quay office. Relevant vaccination requirement applies.

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