Sustainability Project Manager
- Duration: 12 months
- Location: London/Hybrid (four days per week in the office)
- Salary: Competitive
Our client, a leading organisation in the banking sector, is seeking an experienced Sustainability Project Manager to provide maternity leave cover for the Global Head of Sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead sustainability strategy within a prominent financial institution, driving alignment with commercial objectives while fostering a sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
- Sustainability Strategy Leadership: Develop and implement a cohesive sustainability strategy for BNY Investments, ensuring it aligns with enterprise priorities.
- Governance and Oversight: Chair the BNY Investments Sustainability Council, fostering collaboration and consistency throughout the business.
- Regulatory Compliance: Oversee sustainability-related disclosures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a senior advisor to the Chief Sustainability Officer, facilitating the alignment of messaging and strategic priorities across teams.
- Advisory Support: Provide strategic insights to senior leadership regarding sustainability, regulatory, and market developments.
- Framework Development: Support the integration of sustainability considerations into business processes and operating frameworks.
- Team Development: Foster strong partnerships across Compliance, Legal, and Risk functions, promoting a coordinated approach to sustainability.Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will be a commercially minded sustainability leader with significant experience in sustainability, sustainable finance, and regulatory policy. The ability to navigate a complex global organisation is essential.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience in sustainability, ESG, and financial services strategy.
- Deep understanding of the asset management industry and sustainability regulations is a plus.
- Expertise in delivering sustainability disclosures and regulatory implementation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
- Legal or regulatory experience is advantageous.
Why Join Our Client?
This role presents a high-impact leadership opportunity at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, governance, and investment management. It offers the chance to shape sustainability strategy across a global business while working closely with senior leaders and key partners.
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