Vice President, Sustainable Finance, APAC

Note: The Sustainable Finance team is recruiting for one position. This role may be located in either Hong Kong OR Sydney.

In this client facing role, you will be supporting the Head of Sustainable Finance, Asia Pacific, to drive origination efforts across the region and execute sustainable finance advisory engagements.

The Sustainable Finance team within Societe Generale is responsible for being the experts in sustainable finance structures and industry trends. The team sets the overall sustainable finance strategy and drives client engagement through strategic advice and thought leadership.

You will:
- Provide specialist expertise directly to clients and work seamlessly with other teams within Global Banking and Advisory, as well as support regional and global strategic initiatives. 
- Maintain a regular dialog with key players and participate in the most influential local working groups and colloborative initiatives to position SG as a leading Sustainable Finance partner in APAC.
- Monitor the market/technological developments in relevant sectors and countries with the assistance of the business lines and business units.

• Bachelor’s or master's Degree or equivalent in related field such as Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting and/or Sustainability
• Experience: 7+ years professional experience, strong in sustainable finance with addition of banking or finance experience
• Language: Fluent in English required, fluency in Mandarin or another major APAC language preferred
• Commercial acumen. Proven origination and advisory mindset, delivery and execution focused
• Client focused with ability to establish and develop trusted client and industry relationships
• Knowledge and experience across multiple banking products
• Solid understanding of sustainable finance market dynamics and ability to apply knowledge to suit client needs
• Innovative mindset, ability to work in a dynamic team environment with lots of moving parts and navigate complex issues
• Proactive self-starter. Ability to work autonomously and independently support origination activities and drive initiatives with less supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and public speaking skills
• Highly skilled in creation of briefing materials, report writing and preparation of presentations
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to navigate a large organization 
• Strong team spirit, experience leading and developing others
• Proven ability to work in a team environment with teams based in different geographical locations as well as in a multicultural environment with people with diverse, international backgrounds
• HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) certification is preferred

Behavioral Skills:

• Client - Client focus: I put long term relationship with our clients at the center of my actions, whatever my position
• Innovation - Thinking out of the box/Creativity: I propose new ideas and solutions
• Team Spirit - Open mindset: I listen and share my views and my expertise in an open mode
• Responsibility - Performance: I strive for high performance
• Commitment - Exemplarity: I embody the Group’s values
• Innovation - Simplification: I make things & ideas simple 

Our Culture:

At Societe Generale, we live by our 4 core values of commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. We are engaged and demonstrate consideration for others. We act ethically and with courage. We focus our talent and energy on collective success. We experiment and propose new ideas. This way, we maximize our ability to serve client needs and anticipate market changes. Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate. Please visit our APAC career website: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/building-your-career-with/ for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

Our mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

Our vision:

• Engaged workforce that is demographically diverse in a way that reflects the communities in which we operate
• Inclusive culture and workplace that recognizes employees' unique needs and utilizes their diverse talents
• Engage our community and marketplace, and position the organization to meet the needs of all its clients

Check out our DE&I initiatives: https://www.societegenerale.asia/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion-dei/

Department Description:

At Societe Generale, we are driven by our unwavering commitment to providing responsible and innovative financial solutions that transform businesses and create bespoke strategies tailored to your unique needs. As the world urges us to rethink our impact and drive a just social and environmental transition, we stand ready to support your sustainability goals.

Recognized as the world’s best bank for transition strategy by Euromoney 2024 for the 3rd year in a row, our expert teams bring over 20 years of thought leadership and innovation to guide your sustainability journey. Our advisory, financing, and investment solutions are designed to embed positive impact, aligning with your values and aspirations for a more sustainable future.

Every great ambition for a more sustainable future needs an innovative sustainable finance response.

https://wholesale.banking.societegenerale.com/en/wholesale-solutions/sustainable-and-positive-impact-finance/