Sustainability Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

He/She will work with the Head of Sustainability and the Sustainability Programs Lead in the governance of bank-wide sustainability policies and oversight, monitoring and reporting of programs along with business unit heads, subsidiary senior management and their designated sustainability representatives. Such programs may focus on environmental issues and social issues. The role must ensure timely and relevant compliance to regulatory mandates and global and regional best practices as applied to the context of the Bank and the Philippines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight on the implementation of the Environmental and Social Risk Management System (ESRMS)

• Work with all business units and subsidiaries in the implementation of the ESRMS to drive E&S risk and opportunities assessment
• Partner with relevant BUs and operations groups to ensure implementation and track progress for regular reporting
• Ensure that metrics and targets are in place where necessary to determine progress and impact,

Environmental & Social (E&S) Programs Management

• Assess current practices to craft formal policies and work with Technical Working Group (TWG) members to guide them towards impactful, relevant, and timely implementation of Environmental & Social programs
• Review existing policies to align with internationally recognized practices aligned with regulatory mandates and investor expectations
• Lead as subject matter expert on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in support of BU and subsidiary initiatives

Products and Services Development

• Collaborate with BUs in the assessment of existing products and services and the creation of new products and services that incorporate sustainability principles
• Drive sustainable innovations and practices within the organization to improve outcomes and help achieve excellent business performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with an environmental or social focus
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in program management and implementation of activities related to sustainability/ environmental and social impact
• Experience in working directly with senior leaders
• Experience as people manager with direct reports in achieving deliverables
• Strong knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and concepts, relevant environmental and social issues in the Philippine context, Policy development and program design  

BDO Unibank, Inc. provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on job requirements and candidate qualifications, and shall not be influenced by any consideration  of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, or disability.                                                                                                                       Requisition ID: 24275