Job Purpose:

To lead and implement Sharjah Islamic Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability strategy in alignment with Islamic banking principles, regulatory guidelines, and global best practices. The role will be responsible for developing frameworks, monitoring ESG risks and opportunities, enhancing sustainable financing initiatives, supporting regulatory reporting (e.g., CBUAE), and embedding ESG considerations across the Bank’s operations and business units.

Key Accountabilities:

ESG Strategy Development & Execution

• Develop and update the Bank’s ESG and Sustainability strategy and policy aligned with corporate objectives, Islamic values, and UAE’s national sustainability agenda.
• Coordinate cross-functional ESG initiatives and roadmaps with key divisions (Retail, Corporate, Investment, Liabilities, Treasury, Risk, etc.).

ESG Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and submit regulatory sustainability reports in line with CBUAE ESG Guidelines and future climate-related disclosures.
• Track ESG KPIs, metrics, and benchmarks to support internal and external reporting requirements, including sustainability and annual reports.

Sustainable Finance & Green Portfolio Growth

• Identify and support the development of Shariah-compliant green and sustainable finance products.
• Collaborate with business units to embed ESG criteria into lending and investment decision processes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

• Engage internal and external stakeholders (regulators, clients, consultants) to promote ESG awareness.
• Conduct training sessions and develop ESG knowledge among staff and leadership.

Customer ESG Classification & Risk Integration

• Oversee ESG customer segmentation and classification models.
• Integrate ESG risk assessment into credit underwriting and risk frameworks.

Sustainability Project Management

• Drive operational sustainability projects including energy efficiency, paper reduction, green procurement, and employee well-being initiatives.
  

Technical Skills:

• Strong Analytical skills
• High level proficiency in risk management (especially
• Good Knowledge in managing problematic loans
• Knowledge of Banking's theory and practice as well as the Central Bank's regulations and procedures
• Competency in conducting Market surveys and interpretation of its results for effective usage
• Competency in Appraisal / Assessment of credit proposals.
• Knowledge of trade finance process and transactions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred (MBA, MSc in Sustainability or Sustainable Finance)/
• Professional certifications (optional but valued):

• GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate.
• CFA ESG Certification.
• GRI Certified Sustainability Professional.
• ISSP Sustainability Associate or similar.