ESG Performance and Data Manager - Assistant Vice President - Fixed Term Contract for 18 Months

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SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term 

Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an Assistant Vice President to join our Sustainability Strategy team as an ESG Performance and Data Manager. 

• The primary purpose of this role is to consider the ESG data and reporting needs related to the EBA’s climate and environmental risk-related expectations for SMBC Bank EU AG ('SMBC EU'). The focus will be on new sustainability metrics required for inclusion in SMBC EU’s Prudential Transition Plan or other Management Information (MI.) 
• Once in post, the role will support ESG performance management and data capabilities within SMBC EU’s Sustainability Strategy function, enabling the effective tracking, analysis and communication of sustainability performance across the region, in line with the strategy, and enhanced reporting needs related to the EBA’s expectations.
• The role is central to embedding a data-driven approach to sustainability strategy execution, helping to steer business decisions, monitor progress against strategic objectives, and support external disclosures and regulatory initiatives. It also contributes to effective cross-regional collaboration, operational efficiency, and strong governance frameworks, ensuring that sustainability performance management within EMEA is consistent, accurate, and aligned with SMBC Group’s priorities.

The anticipated salary range for this role is €48,000.00 - €84,000.00, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision.

Position Description

Supporting Regulatory Alignment with ECB Expectations

• Support the wider Sustainability Strategy team on ECB regulatory expectations. The focus will be on the development and definition of new sustainability metrics required by ECB for inclusion in SMBC Bank EU AG’s Prudential Transition Plan.
• Participate in and actively contribute to project meetings and governance forums related to the relevant Sustainability Project. 

Internal Sustainability Performance Reporting

• Develop and enhance Sustainability KPI and KRI dashboards to include metrics as described above, and aligned to strategy.
• Run and report EU and, as needed, EMEA monthly Sustainability dashboards.
• Ensure timely preparation of management reports and meeting materials required for EU governance forums in which sustainability performance reporting is presented.
• Extract and effectively communicate business-relevant insights from sustainability performance reporting.

Effective Governance

• Ensure proper documentation for sustainability metrics monitored in EU and EMEA is available and kept up to date, particularly creating new documentation for new metrics as described above.
• Act as the local owner in EU for models and EUCs used by sustainability teams in ESG performance reporting processes.
• Champion good data governance within EU, and act as the local Data Steward in EU for datapoints used by sustainability teams in ESG performance reporting processes.

Shaping and Driving Strategy

• Support in steering the SMBC Group EMEA Sustainability Strategy, especially where SMBC should adjust strategy or course-correct in response to insights from sustainability performance reporting and ESG data.
• Provide support to the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EU in the development of strategic goals, and, where relevant, the wider Sustainability Strategy team in any related preparatory work (e.g. double materiality assessment)
• Assist the Head Sustainability Strategy, EU in defining, communicating, executing and monitoring the strategic goals of the team in the EU and EMEA region.

External Sustainability Disclosures

• Contribute, where relevant, to quantitative external disclosures related to sustainability .

Cross-regional Collaboration

• Contribute to EMEA sustainability performance reporting, acting as cover for London-based colleagues in SMBC BI.
• Assist the Sustainability Performance and Data team in performing business-as-usual controls such as four-eyes checks as part of the monthly ESG Performance Dashboard process.
• Partner with colleagues in STPD and other departments to achieve efficiencies in use of resources.

Administration

• On an ad hoc basis as required, draft and prepare key presentations and reports for senior team members.
• On an ad hoc basis as required, document meeting minutes, capture and proactively follow up on actions.
• Ensure appropriate administration and record keeping in all activities performed.

Business Area

Key working relationships will be with:

• Head of Sustainability Strategy, EU; Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA; Director, Sustainability Performance & Data; and other members of the Sustainability Strategy Team.
• Sustainability Risk teams, in EU and EMEA.
• Sustainability teams in Finance & Control, in EU and EMEA.

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!