About the job
- The Senior ESG Analyst’s mission is to provide specialized advisory services to the business teams in order to ensure a rigorous extra-financial analysis for sensitive CIB clients and transactions, and actively contribute to the evolution of the ESG assessment framework within CIB
Your Main Activities Are
- Perform an environmental and social (E&S) due diligence for sensitive transactions and clients, including preparation of CIB CSR recommendations for complex files
- Actively participate in the development and deployment of the ESG risk assessment framework in CIB: including the CSR Screening, CSR sector Policies and the Equator Principles (EP)
- Develop training materials and provide training sessions on ESG-related topics
- Represent CIB CSR in internal & external events and initiatives
- Train and mentor new joiner analysts to the CIB CSR Team
- Assist Coverage teams on how to approach clients on sustainability related issues. This includes using a consulting approach when advising the client on risk management while showcasing the symbiotic connection with sustainable investment, and channeling the consolidated ESG data to support the creation of new services
- Flag and build research on ESG-relevant emerging sectors/clients (performance and reporting benchmark) and take the opportunity to, from ground zero, influence reporting and commitment setting of clients with the requirements of sustainable financial products as a reference (target setting strategy)
- Strongly contribute to the evolution of the existing ESG risk analysis framework (processes, procedures, guidelines, tools & supporting documents)
- Developing and sharing strong E&S knowledge on specific industry sectors/topics
- Developing strong and tight relationship with CIB stakeholders, namely RISK function and Business Lines
- Develop and deliver training and communication materials
- Strongly contribute the implementation of sustainability initiatives within CIB
Profile and Skills to Success
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Manufacturing and Construction / Agriculture / Environmental Science or related
- At least 8 years of experience in Environmental and Social Risk Analysis and Impact Assessments or similar
- Advanced level of English, both written and oral
- Knowledge in MS Office Pack (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to develop others & improve their skills
- Ability to synthetise / simplify
- Analytical ability
- Communication skills, both written and oral
- Attention to detail / rigor
- Ability to collaborate / teamwork
- Proactivity
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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 centres 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.
