Overview

Environmental and Social Risk Management - Vice President - CitiDiscover your future at Citi. The Environmental and Social Risk Management (ESRM) Vice President role for UK/EU is part of Citi''s Global Environmental and Social Risk Management team within Citi''s Sustainability and ESG team. The ESRM team reviews client activities in industries and transactions with potential environmental and/or social risks and implements the Citi Environmental and Social Risk Policy Framework. The Vice President role will be based in the Citi London office and report to the Global Head of ESRM in New York. The role involves reviewing transactions covered by the Citi ESRM Policy for European clients as well as European export credit agency transactions, with potential international travel for due diligence or monitoring, and collaboration with Citi''s London-based Sustainability leadership on regulatory inquiries regarding greenwashing, ESG and related risk factors.The Sustainability and ESG team develops Citi''s Sustainable Progress Strategy, Net Zero Plan and related initiatives, managing environmental, climate, human rights and other stakeholder issues in partnership with Citi''s businesses, risk functions and operations.

What you''ll do

Reviews proposed financing transactions in sectors such as metals and mining, oil and gas, forestry, agribusiness, power, etc., for potential environmental and social risks.Advises on ESRM policy requirements to align with internal policy and international standards for loan syndication.Focus on transactions for European Export Credit Agencies financing projects globally, benchmarking against international standards.Supports the development of ESRM policy-related procedures and guidelines.Joins client calls and meetings to discuss environmental and social risks and advise on meeting international ESRM standards.Provides advice to bankers and supports governance structures for emerging sustainable finance products.Uses third-party ESG data platforms and conducts corporate- and portfolio-level reviews of high-risk sectors to identify clients with elevated risk.Supports ESRM training of bankers and risk managers.Supports Citi Europe regulatory implementation on climate/environmental/ESG risk management; responds to regulatory inquiries as needed.Keeps up to date with evolving UK/European ESG-related regulations.Flexibly collaborates across the ESRM priorities, with an expected focus of -50% on Citi Europe/UK activities, including Export Finance Agency DDD and policy deployment needs.Works with key banking units and sustainability partners in the region.

What we''ll need from you

Relevant experience in financial services, industry (e.g., oil and gas, mining, agribusiness), environmental consultancy, or related fields.Knowledge of major global environmental and sustainability trends.Familiarity with international environmental and social standards such as the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil, ICMA Green Bond Principles, etc.Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects autonomously; strong time management in a high-performance environment with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Education

Bachelor''s/University degree; Master''s degree preferred, related to sustainability, environmental science, business or finance.

What We Can Offer You

We aim to have a positive financial and social impact on communities and provide competitive benefits. Citi London offers a hybrid working model (up to 2 days at home per week), a competitive base salary, and additional benefits such as:Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays (increasing with tenure)Discretionary annual performance bonusPrivate medical insuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Pension PlanPaid Parental LeaveEmployee discounts and access to learning resourcesCommitment to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their whole self

Citi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. If you are a person with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use our tools, please review Accessibility at Citi and Citi''s EEO Policy Statement.

Job Details

Job Family Group: Risk ManagementJob Family: Enterprise RiskTime Type: Full timeSeniority level: ExecutiveEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Finance and Sales

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