Sustainability Advisor

Helsinki

NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK can offer you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. We believe sustainability must be at the heart of our economic activities, and that the financial sector has a key role to play. NIB’s purpose is to support and accelerate the sustainability transformation. The projects that we finance serve to make the Nordic-Baltic region sustainable and competitive. We are an International Financial Institution (IFI), which will give you the possibility to work with experienced international experts to push forward and develop the sustainability agenda. The atmosphere is multicultural and provides opportunities for professional as well as personal growth. 

NIB is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join the Sustainability and Mandate unit (SUM) in Helsinki.  

The SUM team is responsible for the assessment of projects financed by the Bank for their alignment with both NIB’s mandates - productivity gains and environmental benefits – and for carrying out client level ESG analysis across sectors. We follow and shape the development of sustainable finance markets working in collaboration with other IFIs and sustainable finance platforms in setting standards and guidelines. You will join a team of experienced experts working at the interface of impact and finance cross-functionally at the Bank. Your contribution is needed to further develop and strengthen our sustainability work, piloting new initiatives and further develop impactful finance products and supporting the implementation of global initiatives such as TCFD, Principle for Responsible Banking and Net-Zero targets. Join us to finance the transition to a sustainable future.  

 

Main Responsibilities  

Play a key role within the transaction teams by performing project impact assessments and client ESG evaluations  Advise and engage with clients on sustainability matters relevant for the clients’ business  Work cross-functionally with lending, treasury, risk and communication departments to enhance sustainable finance at the NIB and in the financial markets  Contribute to the development and further integration of sustainability initiatives across all Bank’s operations  Follow the development of the regulatory framework on EU’s Sustainable Finance and the EU Taxonomy, and participate to its possible implementation in NIB 

Qualifications and experience 

A minimum master’s degree preferably in engineering, economics and/or environmental sciences   Minimum 5 years of relevant work preferably with sustainability matters and experience from:  consultancy with emphasis on sustainability advisory  industrial corporation with emphasis on sustainability  research institutes/NGOs  banks or financial institutions  True interest and passion to shape sustainability and climate agendas and their link to the financial sector  High level of integrity, proactive and collaborative attitude and teamwork skills  Ability to work under time pressure and on multiple tasks simultaneously  Good verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation skills  Fluency in English and preferably solid working proficiency in one of the Nordic/Baltic languages  Good IT skills - ability to use standard software  We value open-mindedness, flexibility, good interpersonal and organisational skills and a genuine interest in learning new things  Willingness to travel to NIB´s counterparties 

We offer you 

An opportunity to further develop your professional skills, realize your potential and gain insights in the sustainable finance market   A novel perspective on the financial industry based on NIB’s position as an IFI owned by the Nordic/Baltic countries and chance to build networks with various stakeholders  An international banking environment and competitive remuneration package 

The position is located at the NIB headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and we offer a hybrid work set-up. We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere. 

For more information about this position, contact Luca De Lorenzo, Senior Director, Head of Sustainability and Mandate luca.delorenzo@nib.int

To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit www.nib.int (Job opportunities). The deadline for submitting your application is 1st of November 2022. Applications will however be processed successively when received.

The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation. In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.

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