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The position is strategically positioned within the Net Zero and Carbon Accounting (NZCA) team to support the delivery of the Group’s commitments to achieve net zero in our financed emissions by 2050.
The Net Zero programme is a key strategic initiative for the bank and necessitates collaboration across CIB and WRB sectoral business leads.
Additionally, the role will involve problem-solving in an emerging field as calculation and reporting requirements evolve for quantitative carbon disclosures, while collaborating with key stakeholders on operationalising and executing net zero targets as outlined in the Group’s Transition Plan.
The holder of the role must be detail-oriented with excellent stakeholder management skills.
A motivated self-starter who embraces challenges presented to them and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is essential.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Net Zero and Carbon Accounting sectoral leads to develop sectoral datasets essential for baselining and target setting as per the Group’s Departmental Operating Instruction documentation
Contribute to the development of materials, tools, and methodologies to support our Net Zero proposition for use in client meetings, engagements, events, and broader thought leadership initiatives
Engage with internal stakeholders in the development and coordination of Net Zero offerings
Assist in the management of Group’s Departmental Operating Instruction documentation, sectoral research data such as emissions, physical and production data
Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of climate risk regulations alongside an awareness of broader banking regulations, market trends, competitor activity, and products/services
Work in conjunction with Group Finance and Environmental, Social, Governance and Reputational Risk (“ESGR”) team to update financed and facilitated emission figures on a quarterly basis
Support coordination efforts with stakeholders from other areas within CIB to ensure that both the Net Zero book of works and new processes are successfully implemented
Escalate any issues related to delays in the implementation of models or data collection to NZCA for developing appropriate mitigation action plans
Analyse the evolving landscape of the finance sector and how technology, regulation, demographic, carbon accounting, and reporting trends may impact the Bank's net zero workstreams
Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Science
Experience working with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) standards
2+ years of relevant professional experience in environmental science or carbon modelling within the financial sector is preferred
What We Offer
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.
Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations
Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum), and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum
Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns
Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders, and all sorts of self-help toolkits
A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning
Being part of an inclusive and values-driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential
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