SVP, Corporate Sustainability Office

SVP, Corporate Sustainability Office

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories. Over 80 years of history, UOB operates through its head office in Singapore and subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, building for the future and pursuing long‑term success.

Job Description

The Sustainable Business Team requires a senior leader to drive UOB’s sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement and ESG thought leadership. The role will support sustainable finance initiatives, partner development and operationalisation of net‑zero commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support Group Wholesale with strategic client engagement, providing insights into sustainable finance developments and ESG impact.
• Roll out the SME Sustainability Accelerator program nationwide, defining program targets, tracking progress and collaborating with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with the PFS team to develop UOB’s sustainability strategy aligned with Group objectives and local requirements.
• Review strategic sustainability events and recommend UOB’s participation and positioning.
• Partner with frontline units to implement sustainable finance and corporate sustainability strategies.
• Build and deepen relationships with ecosystem partners, exploring opportunities to scale credible sustainable finance programmes.
• Contribute to ESG thought leadership, staying updated on sustainable finance market practices and climate‑related standards.
• Identify and flag ESG risks during the design and execution of sustainable finance and corporate sustainability strategies.
• Support the operationalisation planning and implementation activities of UOB’s net‑zero commitments.

Qualifications

EEO Statement

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other non‑merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications.

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