Job Description

JOB PURPOSETo support Head of Department and Section Head in driving and enhancing Agrobank\'s sustainability agenda in line with its vision - \'Advancing Agriculture Beyond Banking\', through an effective development and implementation of the Bank\'s sustainability strategies as well as communication and stakeholder engagement.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist to identify initiatives to improve the bank\'s contribution to sustainable financing.
• Develop relevant strategic responses towards the Bank\'s approach in addressing sustainability or any other mega-trends which are deemed to have material importance to Agrobank\'s business strategies and operations.
• Prepare communication of sustainability-related market developments and progress of sustainability-related updates and progress of sustainability-related projects for Management and Board.
• Prepare the Sustainability Review Chapter of the Annual Integrated Report.
• Assist Section Head in supporting stakeholder satisfaction through collaborative relationships and open communication.
• Identify relevant internal and external technical experts who will add value to organisational sustainability programmes.
• Conduct capacity building engagements on sustainability for customers and/or suppliers.
• Develop the Bank\'s internal capacity building plans for employees to ensure proactive and frequent engagement on sustainability topics.
• Develop a sustainability culture plan to increase Bank-wide commitment to sustainability and adoption of sustainability.
• Implement the proposed initiatives within the sustainability culture plan.
• Propose relevant key initiatives to support the implementation of the medium to long-term sustainability strategy.
• Propose strategic interventions to ensure the achievement of the initiatives within the Sustainability Strategy across the bank.
• Monitor and identify any new developments on sustainability and any other mega-trends relevant to Agrobank as an agriculture-centric Islamic Development Financial Institution to ensure initiatives and action plans are updated in line with developments of laws, regulations, disclosure standards and emerging trends.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Bachelor\'s Degree preferably with major in banking, accounting & finance, environmental sciences, sustainable development, anthropology, or law.
• Master\'s Degree in business administration (MBA), sustainable development, environmental sciences or environmental engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience implementing similar programmes in financial institutions strongly preferred.
• Involvement or participation in community or environmental-related projects / programs will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A strong advocate of sustainability with familiarity in sustainability-related agenda such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) or Value-based Intermediation (VBI) etc.
• Understanding of sustainability issues and its impact to business, particularly the financial services sector.
• Technical knowledge in sustainability taxonomies in sustainable financing and sustainable related products that are currently in the market such as sustainability-linked financing, green loans etc.
• Sustainability Reporting Standards - Integrated Reporting Framework, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and/or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
• Development of sustainability dashboards and analytics, to facilitate reporting and disclosures.
• Has exposure in dealing with various stakeholders ranging from Government, regulator, strategic partner, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), media, associations etc.
• Leadership and people skills. Ability to lead, manage and motivate team effectively.
• Effective communication. Ability to express thoughts, good interpersonal, communications, relationship building and presentation skills.
• Systematic and structured thinking. Analytical with ability to connect the dots on a macro basis, able to see and analyse things in \'big picture\'.
• Program management. Ability to manage and deliver on a project or initiative.
• Results-oriented and impact-based attributes. Ability to think and act with end in mind.
• Ability to analyze data and information and present findings in a concise manner.
• Collaborative mindset, and ability to work with a wide range of internal partners from across the Bank.
• Driver & self-starter. Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent, solution-oriented mindset.

Added advantage if the candidate has the following: -

• Ability to leverage platforms such as social media and website to advocate, communicate and update Bank\'s developmental and sustainability efforts and progress to the public.
• Knowledge of Net Zero and Decarbonisation standards and levers - Science-based Targets Initiative, GHG Protocol, Carbon Disclosure Project (now known as CDP), Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF).

Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:How many years\' experience do you have as a Sustainability Analyst?Company profileAgrobank3.8\xc2\xb7Banking & Financial Services1,001-5,000 employeesAt Agrobank, our mission is to provide a holistic range of financial services and banking facilities with a focus on the agricultural sector.We dedicate our priority to the needs of our customers by providing attractive products and services such as savings activities, banking services, takaful, financing and advisory services.Agrobank is a continuity of the former Bank Pertanian Malaysia which has 40 years of experience in agricultural banking and an excellent track record in shaping and developing successful entrepreneurs. With a wide network of branches throughout Malaysia, we are confident of providing the best services to all.Agrobank is a Government-owned Bank under the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MFI). The bank\'s financing of the agricultural sector is driven by a policy set forth by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (MOA). Agrobank today operates through 190 branches throughout Malaysia, and employs over 3,400 employees.At Agrobank, our mission is to provide a holistic range of financial services and banking facilities with a focus on the agricultural sector.We dedicate our priority to the needs of our customers by providing attractive products and services such as savings activities, banking services, takaful, financing and advisory services.Agrobank is a continuity of the former Bank Pertanian Malaysia which has 40 years of experience in agricultural banking and an excellent track record in shaping and developing successful entrepreneurs. With a wide network of branches throughout Malaysia, we are confident of providing the best services to all.Agrobank is a Government-owned Bank under the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MFI). The bank\'s financing of the agricultural sector is driven by a policy set forth by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (MOA). Agrobank today operates through 190 branches throughout Malaysia, and employs over 3,400 employees.Perks and benefitsMedicalLoansDentalSports (e.g. Gym)Company informationRegistration No.811810U

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