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Vice President, Corporate Sustainability
Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition id 10063484-WD
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MUFG EMEA’s sustainability strategy is formed of five workstreams: Business Promotion of Sustainable Finance, Risk Management and Advocacy & Communications, ESG Disclosures and Corporate Sustainability.. The Corporate Sustainability workstream is responsible for defining and overseeing the execution of the sustainability strategy of MUFG EMEA’s operations and upstream value chain, with the objectives to reduce our carbon emissions, manage our other environmental impacts and manage sustainability risks in our supply chain. .
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The main purpose of this role is to support the development and execution of the sustainability strategy in MUFG EMEA’s own operations in line with the broader EMEA sustainability strategy.
This will involve working closely with key stakeholders across departments, regions and affiliates to align and leverage approaches.
The role will also support the running of the Sustainability Committee and will involve collaboration with Sustainability Committee workstream leads, interaction with Head Office regarding progress on our net zero commitments in our own operations and engagement with stakeholders across the EMEA region.
The role will operate across Bank and Securities and will work in close liaison with the ESG Coordinators in MBE.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role will support the execution of the Corporate Sustainability strategy across MUFG’s own operations partnering with key stakeholders to achieve target outcomes:
* Reduce carbon emissions
* Reduce consumption to minimise environmental impacts
* Manage sustainability risks in our supply chain.
The role will be responsible for:
* Coordinating with stakeholders on the progress, status updates and escalations of any risks and issues for deliverables within the Corporate Sustainability workstream.
* Supporting the Director, Corporate Sustainability with developing and articulating business cases for various sustainability initiatives. Drawing out the evaluation of options, incorporating both commercial as well as sustainability considerations.
* Leading on implementation of agreed projects/deliverables including developing plans, preparing deliverables, and leading on communication with key stakeholders.
* Preparing for and facilitating the monthly Corporate Sustainability working group.
* Supporting the preparation and running of the Corporate Sustainability Steering Committee and the Sustainability Committee on a quarterly basis.
* Preparation of reporting & MI for the Corporate Sustainability Steering Committee, the Sustainability Committee, other relevant committees and other ongoing reporting requirements.
* Keep up to date on sustainability topics and emerging regulations relevant to the Corporate Sustainability workstream.
* Support with communications strategy to promote MUFG’s sustainability strategy within the EMEA region.
WORK EXPERIENCE
* A personal interest in ESG and sustainability
* Knowledge and experience within a regulated and organisationally complex environment preferred, ideally financial services
* Experience working in a change environment and delivering projects with impact on people, process or technology.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Functional / Technical Competencies:
* A proactive, motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, eager to and capable of learning new concepts quickly, able to work independently
* A team player with good interpersonal skills, able to collaborate well with others at all levels of the organization
* An agile individual with a calm approach, with the ability to work well in a pressurised and fast paced environment, to operate with urgency, appropriately prioritise and to deliver to tight deadlines
* A results driven individual with good organisational skills, focussed on consistent high-quality output, and good attention to detail and accuracy
* Organised with good project management skills.
* Good analytical skills with experience in data analysis and reporting
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
* Good communication skills
* Enthusiasm and resilience
* A proactive, motivated approach
* Good project management capabilities
* Problem-solving, research and analytical skills.
* The ability to operate with urgency and prioritise work accordingly
* A structured and logical approach to work
* A creative and innovative approach to work
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* A calm approach, with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES
The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity’s performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.
As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.
MANAGING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
* The role holder will have responsibilities for both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
* The role holder will be required to perform their duties and responsibilities on an entity neutral basis, without favour.
* The role holder is required to follow regulatory requirements applicable to ensure each business is appropriately supported and to maintain the legal entity integrity of each of MUFG Bank and MUS.
* Working terms are dictated by functional mandates, the terms of the Dual-Hat Arrangement Agreement in place between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc and any other relevant agreements entered into between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc.
* The role holder will have responsibility for identifying and resolving where there may be a difference or conflict in needs between MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc, escalating to their manager where required.
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
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