Role Overview
The ESG Specialist is responsible for providing detailed coverage of risk management and business support in line with BOA Kenya’s Risk Management Framework. The role focuses on integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into the Bank's strategic, operational, and financial frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
ESG Strategy and Implementation
- Support the development and implementation of the Bank’s ESG and Sustainability Framework.
- Integrate ESG considerations into credit, investment, and operational decision-making.
- Support development of sustainable finance initiatives and green financing opportunities.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure alignment with Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Climate Risk Management Guidelines and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Support adoption and application of the Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy.
- Coordinate preparation of ESG and climate-related disclosures for internal management, regulators and external stakeholders.
- Support implementation of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
- Monitor ESG regulatory developments.
Climate and ESG Risk Management
- Support integration of climate and ESG risks into the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
- Assist in conducting climate risk assessments, scenario analysis, and stress testing.
- Develop ESG risk indicators, monitoring tools, and dashboards.
Data Management and Analysis
- Collect, analyze, and validate ESG and climate-related data across the Bank.
- Support development of ESG metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
- Maintain ESG documentation and support internal and external audits.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate ESG initiatives across Risk, Credit, Finance, Compliance, and Business Units.
- Support engagement with regulators, investors, development finance institutions, and ESG rating agencies.
- Provide ESG awareness and capacity building within the Bank.
Cooperation and Liaison
- Monthly follow-up for implementation of risk matters.
- Attend other risk-related committee meetings and ad-hoc Project committee meetings.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Environmental Studies, Economics, Sustainability, Risk Management, or related field.
- Professional certification in Sustainability, ESG, Risk Management, or Finance is an added advantage.
- 1-3 years’ experience in ESG, sustainability, risk management, or regulatory compliance within a financial institution, consultancy, or development finance environment.
- Knowledge of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability disclosure standards.
- Familiarity with CBK Climate Risk Management Guidelines and Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy is an advantage.
- Experience in data analysis, reporting, and sustainability frameworks.
Competencies and Attributes
- Analytical Skills: Ability to assess ESG risks, climate impacts, and regulatory developments.
- Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of sustainability and climate risk regulations in banking.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal skills for ESG reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to integrate ESG into business and risk decisions.
- Collaboration: Ability to work across departments and influence stakeholders.
- Integrity: Demonstrates high ethical and governance standards.
- Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of evolving ESG and sustainability standards.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Bank of Africa Kenya Limited application portal: Apply Here
