AVP - VP, Sustainable Finance

WHO WE ARE:

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why Join
Imagine being part of a team that's shaping the future of finance. As a Sustainable Finance Sales professional at OCBC, you'll play a key role in helping our clients achieve their goals while growing their business. You'll be at the forefront of a movement that's transforming the way we think about mobilizing banking for impact.

How you succeed
To succeed in this role, you'll need to build strong relationships with our clients to understand their needs and transition plans. You'll work closely with external and internal stakeholders, such as industry partners and business units across the Bank to develop tailored solutions that meet those needs. You'll be able to communicate the value of sustainable and transition finance and offer advisory to our clients and stakeholders. It's a challenging role, but one that offers great fulfilment and impact for those who are passionate about and finance.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and add value to relationships with clients to understand their needs

• Work with external and internal stakeholders to develop tailored and innovative solutions

• Communicate the value of sustainable and transition finance and offer advisory to clients and stakeholders

• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to pursue them

• Collaborate across the Group on the Bank's financed emissions and net-zero strategy, analysis, and implementation
   

What we are looking for:

• A degree in a relevant field, such as finance, business, environmental science, or

• At least 7 years of experience in a related field, preferably in sustainable finance frontline or have structured sustainable finance transactions

• Candidates with strong subject matter expertise from non-financial industries, such as in built environment , energy transition, electrification, Scope 3 decarbonisation or related areas are highly encouraged to apply. Cross-industry knowledge is very much valued.

• Strong subject matter expertise and understanding of relevant principles and market practices including Taxonomy, transition, , and nature

• Versatile, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• With strategic thinking and leadership skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform on multiple priorities

• Passionate about and finance, with a strong desire to make a positive impact

• Qualification of Hong Kong Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) - Green and Sustainable Finance – Professional (Role 1) is preferred  

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What we offer:

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.