Sustainability Program Manager

About the job

• As part of Global Banking ESG Transition Office (CETO), under the ESG Development & Operations pillar (EDO), the Sustainability Program Manager fosters the insertion of Sustainability in Global Banking activities and decisions
• Reports hierarchically to the Head of ESG Development & Operations, the 3rd pillar of CETO alongside Global Banking EMEA Sustainability Office and Climate Analytics & Alignment team 
• The position could involve some managerial responsibilities as the ESG Transition Office set-up is strengthened locally

Your Main Activities Are

• Contributes to anchor ESG commitments taken by BNP Paribas in Global Banking (GB) business strategy
  • Contributes to the ESG GB Board and ESG GB OpCo support presentation (CETO governance)
  • Builds management presentations to report on GB ESG roadmap progress and more specifically related to the ESG-Assessment
• Acts as ESG Assessment product owner for Global Banking, including:
  • Structures the continuous improvement of the tool to meet regulatory requirements. For example, contributes to ensure coherent developments and uses of the ESG Assessment across the credit and KYC chains in close coordination with end-to-end process owners
  • Pilots end-users’ feedbacks campaigns to monitor progress & push development priorities
  • Fosters the tool use in support of client engagement ensuring coherence and business practicality of the related data across the value-chain (sourcing, processing, quality and visualisation)
  • Produces & keep updated operational guidelines and relevant procedures as the tool and scope of application continues to evolve
  • Drives & monitors the ESGA extensions & remediation plans (e.g. roll-out for SPVs and at onboarding/recertification)
  • Ensures implementation of permanent controls in close coordination with CCCO teams
  • Contributes to the operational insertion of key ESG KPIs / KRIs to steer ESG-A outputs
  • Identifies questionnaires adaptation needs in light of evolving ESG Risks & Opportunities, from impact assessment, to target setup design and drive of change management actions like trainings in close coordination with RISK ESG
  • Secures & drafts the responses to the regulator / supervisor related to the ESG-A for Large Corporates
  • Promotes industrialisation and the effective deployment of the tool in key processes in close coordination with GB Head of Industrialisation
• Acts as relay in Lisbon and supports the ESG Transition Office build-up in close articulation with the ESG Transition Office Leadership Team, including:
  • Contributes to CETO transversalities (budget, organisational set-up, team culture)
  • Fosters team spirit amongst CETO members in Paris, London and Lisbon; and is an ambassador of CETO’s vision and way of doing things
• Interacts with a wide scope of stakeholders including business lines, functions and ITO; as well as Finance, RISK, STFS and other entities…
  • Notably, fosters continuous alignment with CPBS on the tool development & uses within core processes

Profile and Skills to Success

• Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, Data or similar areas
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in Consultancy, Project Management and/or Finance
• Fluent in English and French, both oral and written (mandatory)

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group’s 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centers providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach 

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.