Manager ESG
Department: Strategy, Sustainability & Women Financial Inclusion
Reports To: Head of Strategy
Job Grade: AVP
Total Position: 01
Location: Head Office
What is Manager ESG – Mobilink Bank?
This is a role in the Strategy / Sustainability/ Financial Inclusion / Women Financial Services that focuses on governance and implementation & coordination of the Bank’s ESG/climate-focused strategy. The individual will be responsible for collaborating /communicating/influencing stakeholders to also ensure compliance with the State Bank of Pakistan’s guidelines related to ESG assigned to Financial Institutions.
What Manager ESG – Mobilink Bank Does?
- Develop & support institution’s climate financing initiatives to promote green banking and ensure that the bank/DFI complies with State Bank of Pakistan’s guidelines
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to introduce and apply a climate resilience lens within the financial institution’s policies and practices to enable a shift toward climate friendly business practices.
- Review the existing and new products & services offerings with a climate change perspective in collaboration with business & product teams.
- Ensure development of new digital financial products focusing on climate financing including startups with business and digital teams.
- Support other departments/offices for matters of green banking and manage the reporting on green banking on behalf of the other departments.
- Work with external stakeholders including academia, fintech, chambers of commerce, I NGOs, etc. to develop and market Climate-friendly products & services, secure funding and grants and provide awareness.
- Collect and consolidate data/information on green banking and ESG activities and initiatives for its onward reporting to the senior management/Board and SBP, as and when such data/information is sought.
- Prepare, develop, manage, and refine qualitative + quantitative dashboards/trackers, to meet the needs of the management, stakeholders & regulator to create visibility and support effective decision-making.
- Maintain regular sync with stakeholders to track agreed milestones, success criteria & targets. Take timely actions and support from stakeholders for establishing & delivering mechanisms for tracking progress & report to stakeholders via a formal communications plan.
- Collaborate and work with cross-functional teams in Finance/Strategy, Product, Compliance & Technology, etc. to ensure that unit’s strategy, and business value are well aligned.
- Prepare research-based data for knowledge sharing and strategic insight sharing sessions and inputs with senior management.
- Act as main point of contact for liaising with Head office & regional teams and key project delivery stakeholders to facilitate the active contribution and effective implementation of assigned tasks.
- Actively participate in the Group’s ESG forum and coordinate with internal stakeholders to support Group’s ESG initiatives.
- Manage the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Conduct research on peer institutions’ ESG initiatives and provide input for the development of the Bank’s ESG Strategy • Manage award submissions for the Bank’s ESG portfolio
What are we looking for and what does it take to be the Manager ESG – Mobilink Bank?
Job Requirements
At least bachelor’s in Business Management, Marketing, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Economics or Finance from a reputable university.
- 5 years of experience in managing diverse tasks and delivering on ESG/climate goals, at least 2 years of experience in banking & digital financial services.
- Commercially astute, who understands the concepts of ESG, climate change, green financing, digital products, and why/how it translates into business value (qualitative + quantitative).
- Strong communicator, influencer across organization and partners, via presentations and negotiation.
- Ability to work in challenging environments with ambitious targets and diverse teams.
- Strong achievement drive with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with various teams to ensure optimal work is done and efficiently manage change.
- Statements in this document are intended to reflect, in general, the role and responsibilities of the position, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive.
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of banking, ESG, climate action, digital banking, financial services and climate risk assessments/stress testing.
- Partnership/ Relation Management & execution
- Expertise in environmental risk assessment & management
- Ability to conceptualize transformation projects
- Market Insights & Analytics.
- Strong communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
- Strong project management and cross-functional team management skills
- Proficient in MS Office and able to make meaningful insights based on data
About MMBL:
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 48 million registered users including 20+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 114 branches and 270,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan instalments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.
Why Join MMBL?
This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavor.