We’re looking for a Sustainability professional to help drive sustainable growth and integrate ESG principles across a leading global banking division. This role combines sustainability strategy, business development, and cross-functional coordination and is ideal for someone who wants to turn sustainability insight into commercial impact.
What you’ll do:
Sustainability Business Coordination
* Coordinate sustainability-related activities across global teams and ensure alignment with group strategy.
* Monitor ESG risks across the credit portfolio and support risk management frameworks.
* Analyse and report on sustainability data and performance metrics for senior management.
* Contribute to the design and rollout of sustainability systems, policies, and frameworks.
* Collaborate with internal teams to promote sustainable finance and impact initiatives.
Business Development & Incubation
* Identify and develop new business opportunities, especially in sustainability-linked sectors.
* Conduct market research to spot emerging trends and competitive opportunities.
* Build relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders to grow new business.
* Represent the organisation at industry events and networks.
* Act as a liaison between local and global teams to drive coordination and results.
Operational & Cross-Functional Support
* Ensure compliance with all relevant ESG and regulatory requirements.
* Support departmental initiatives and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.
* Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
What you’ll bring
* 3+ years’ experience in the financial sector (syndication, distribution, or corporate banking preferred).
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills with commercial acumen.
* Working knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
* Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; strong general IT literacy.
* Degree or equivalent qualification
* Business level Japanese language skills.