ESG Risk Management Specialist

1 week ago


Singapore DBS Bank Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled ESG Risk Management Specialist to join our team at DBS Bank Limited. As a critical member of our Risk Management Group, you will play a key role in advancing our climate risk management strategies and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in climate and environmental risk management, with experience in senior stakeholder management and collaboration with business units to enhance standards and policies.

You will be responsible for establishing climate risk best practices, driving enhancements of risk policies and guidelines, and managing senior stakeholders in key internal ESG forums.

Key Responsibilities

  • Function as ESG approver for transactions/borrowers classified as higher risk from an ESG perspective, collaborating with Business units on portfolio appetite.
  • Work closely with the Institutional Banking Group (IBG), particularly sustainability teams, Consumer Banking Wealth Management Group (CBWM), Global Financial Markets (GFM) to recommend and drive enhancements of risk policies and guidelines, to manage climate risk and ensure alignment with our Net Zero targets.
  • Provide guidance to IBG/CBWM Credit Risk Managers on climate risk assessments and considerations relating to deals, products, transactions, and clients, and provide recommendations to mitigate climate risk, where required/appropriate.
  • Manage senior stakeholders in key internal ESG forums, including engaging on strategic development of ESG risk management practices within the organization.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of climate risk management strategies and frameworks across DBS' markets, including designing, implementing, and documenting new measures and controls to manage climate and environmental risk.
  • Contribute Risk input to broader firm-wide sustainability strategic commitments (e.g., NZBA, TCFD, Equator Principles).
  • Drive the interpretation of expectations from key regulators and ensure risk compliance with emerging environmental risk regulations.
  • Manage interactions with external parties such as relevant associations, consultants, and prospective vendors on climate risk topics, including regular reporting and updates.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in a sustainability-related field and/or a relevant risk domain.
  • A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in climate and environmental risk management in the financial sector, with good understanding of institutional banking products/services and risk policies.
  • Familiarity with increasing regulatory expectations facing banks and other market developments with respect to climate risk/ESG.
  • Proven track record of senior stakeholder management on climate and environmental risk, with ability to take ideas forward and challenge others, where appropriate.
  • Passionate about the latest climate-related trends, news, science, and literature.
  • Resourceful, with strong ability to leverage contacts within the banking industry, rating agencies, consultants, etc., to source inputs for benchmarking and implement best practices.
  • Self-motivated and driven to produce high-quality deliverables.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.



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