Senior Vice President

Senior Vice President - Sustainability, Corporate Banking, Institutional Banking Group  - (WD74765)

DBS Institutional Banking Group (IBG) provides corporate customers with a full range of commercial banking products and services, including trade finance, working capital finance, term loans and capital markets fundraising. Through our continued commitment, DBS has cultivated long-standing relationships with its customers in the region. Well-connected in Asia, IBG serves multinational, large and small to medium sized customers to grow their business.

Drive DBS's Sustainable Finance Growth in Hard-to-Abate Sectors

DBS, a signatory of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), is committed to partnering with clients to transition to a low-carbon economy. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced sustainable finance leader to join our Institutional Banking Group (IBG) and play a critical role in originating and structuring innovative financial solutions for clients in hard-to-abate sectors.

Shape the Future of Sustainable Finance:

As a Senior Vice President within IBG Sustainability, you will lead client engagements, developing and implementing bespoke sustainable finance strategies that align with both DBS's and our clients' ambitious decarbonization goals. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape the future of sustainable finance within Asia's leading financial institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Sustainable Finance Origination and Execution: Structure and execute innovative sustainable finance solutions, including labelled financing, green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and other emerging instruments. Navigate complex taxonomies and regulatory landscapes while maintaining a strong risk lens, incorporating ESG and reputational risk considerations. Leverage internal sector guides and policies to tailor solutions to specific client needs within hard-to-abate industries.
• Be a Sustainable Business Enabler: Stay ahead of industry best practices, market trends, and investor appetite within sustainable finance, specifically focusing on hard-to-abate sectors. Share these insights with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving the development of cutting-edge solutions. Cultivate deep relationships with clients and internal partners (Industry Partners, Capital Markets, GTS) to maximize strategic impact and secure market share.
• Drive Rigorous Analysis and Reporting: Maintain a robust deal pipeline, providing regular updates to leadership on transaction progress and commercials. Prepare insightful industry analyses, client presentations, and engagement tracking reports, demonstrating a data-driven approach to sustainable finance. Contribute to internal presentations and thought leadership pieces, showcasing DBS's expertise in the field.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of proven leadership track record in Sustainable Finance
• Bachelor's or advanced degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering are preferred
• Strong record and experience of structuring labelled financing and SF frameworks
• Robust understanding of labelled Bond and Loan principles and taxonomies
• Experience working in financial institutions and/or having in-depth environmental and social due diligence experience are preferred
• Strong exposure to 'hard to abate' sectors and relevant clients - ability to carry out ESG due diligence on high-impact transactions in line with best practices, such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards;
• Robust understanding of labelled Bond and Loan principles, taxonomies, net-zero/decarbonization pathways
• Experience working in financial institutions and/or having in-depth environmental and social due diligence experience are preferred.
• Possess professional and interpersonal skills to establish good rapport and working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and due diligence mindset.