Senior Vice President, Sustainability Risk
Citco
Dublin
EUR 125,000 - 150,000
About Citco:
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration (AuA), we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
About the Team & Business Line:
We’re a family-owned business, not a faceless corporation. This personal approach informs every aspect of our customer service, where we develop long-lasting relationships with our clients. Here, we’ve created a community where colleagues support one another and different departments help others succeed. This people-centric philosophy is the core of who we are—and it shines through in everything we do, every day.
The role forms part of the Group Risk Management function and will monitor sustainability requirements for Citco entities (CSRD, ECB Climate Guide, OSFI Climate Risk Requirements, etc.) and drive the required actions to comply, including build-out of sustainability risk management framework where needed, by leveraging risk toolkits and working with various teams from across the business.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of implementing sustainability requirements and/or risk frameworks in a financial institution and proven analytical capability. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven record of accomplishment and an ability to influence and develop relationships with senior business leaders.
Successful candidates will require an ability to effect change by successfully embedding the sustainability requirements and improving risk maturity and awareness within the organization. Additionally, the role requires a strong focus on delivery, both through their own efforts and driving teams to meet shared goals.
Your Role:
* Monitor and assess sustainability risk requirements from regulators
* Drive and support sustainability requirement projects / workstreams
* Develop and maintain Sustainability Risk Management Framework for Citco (Group and/or legal entities), designing and maintaining relevant policies and/or procedures and ensure that they integrate with the ERM Framework:
o Work with business management to integrate sustainability risk into the business strategy and appropriate targets
o Work with teams to integrate sustainability risk controls into the processes
o Work with teams to identify and improve the sustainability risk data / indicators
* Internal subject matter expert to support the assessment of sustainability risk queries from clients
* Liaise and provide updates to stakeholders (risk committees, boards, regulators, clients) on sustainability risk
* Drive Double Materiality Assessment process for entities in scope of CSRD
* Assist the business in the identification, evaluation, management and monitoring of applicable sustainability risks and double materiality assessments, including presenting findings to key stakeholders
* Maintain communication with key stakeholders, including but not limited to; Senior Management, Group Risk Management, Group Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Group Finance and Group Internal Audit alongside supporting communication with external stakeholders such as regulators and external audit
* Assist management in embedding sustainability requirements awareness and practices within the business
* Participate actively in sustainability and risk committee meetings and develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders
* Embed robust sustainability risk and control governance structures and a strong risk culture across the organization
* Support the First Line and coordinate the reaction and response with key partners including Group Risk Management, Group Internal Audit, Group Compliance and other Group functions where required
* Function as a trusted advisor within the business and assist in the provision of risk and control awareness training and guidance to employees at all levels of the organization
About You:
* Ideally 8+ years’ experience in a risk / sustainability requirements-based role in financial services, currently operating at senior management level
* Significant experience with interpreting regulatory Sustainability requirements for financial institutions and implementing internal solutions
* Significant experience in CSRD processes for financial institutions would be highly beneficial
* Understanding of the financial services and funds industry and typical regulatory expectations of organisations
* Highly collaborative, innovative, and effective communication skills
* Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail, ideally with experience of data analytics tools
* Project management skills with proven ability to multi-task and meet target deadlines
* Hold a related Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience
* Comprehensive knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint essential
* Prepared to undertake domestic and international travel
* Proven technical / report writing skills
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
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