Sustainability Project Manager

Position Purpose

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.

Mission:

• To be a leading bank in the development of profitable, high-impact finance and investment solutions to accompany our clients on their sustainability journey.
• BNP Paribas recognizes the inextricable links between sustainable development and long-term financing of global economic activity. To build a sustainable and resilient economy fit for the future, a fundamental transition is necessary to the way our clients raise and invest financial capital.
• Through the BNPP Strategic Plan 2025 – Growth, Technology & Sustainability (GTS), the group aims to guide our clients in sustainable finance with financial products and solutions are both relevant to clients’ needs and innovative in the positive impact that they bring to sustainable economic development.

Position:

• The successful candidate will be the primary bridge between BNP Paribas’ coverage bankers, product partners and corporate clients on sustainability‑related opportunities. The role combines ESG advisory, commercial development, and internal capability building to accelerate the bank’s sustainable‑finance pipeline across the APAC region and beyond.
• The role reports directly to the GB APAC Chief Sustainability Business Officer, within the Global Banking ESG Transition Office (CETO) and GB Sustainability Office based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Support Sustainability / ESG Client Engagement

• Design and maintain commercial engagement tools (pitchbook materials, best practices…) to engage a wide range of corporate clients on Sustainability / ESG topics (including emerging thematics - physical risks, natural capital, water stewardship, circular economy, etc.) across the APAC region 
• Activate Coverage Bankers and run regular workshops / forums to identify key ESG engagement and sustainable finance opportunities within their portfolios
• Lead client holistic engagement on ESG / Sustainability– raising awareness, deepening relationships with strategic clients, and contribute to origination of banking and innovative solutions (ESG labelled, low-carbon, sustainable trade, etc.)
• Lead / train juniors in ESG analysis / content creation used in ESG engagement with clients and ensure dissemination to Coverage

Scale ESG Commercial Engagement (Education, Processes, Product collaboration, Ecosystem)

• Develop ESG commercial action plans with Corporate Coverage, identifying key corporates to target for ESG engagement in line with GB commercial and risk strategy
• Collaborate with key Product partners (Low-Carbon Transition Group, Sustainable Capital Markets, Transaction Banking…) to joint identify sustainable finance opportunities, foster deal replications / client engagement and develop up-to-date content materials 
• Ensure good monitoring of ESG commercial intensity in BAU and regular reporting to regional management, Head of BLs and Head of Territories
• Enhance ESG client engagement process in BAU with structured approach, banker upskilling program and new content
• Develop collaboration within the Sustainability ecosystem (clients, partners, regulators, civil society) to address pressing sustainability challenges across the region

Support global and regional transversal Sustainability initiatives

• Contribute to APAC alignment towards global exercises on ESG related policy and other initiatives (Climate portfolio alignment, CSR review exercise, regulatory projects…) 
• Assist in the steering and monitoring of Global Banking sustainability strategy and actions in APAC, including the development and implementation of various projects related to ESG, CSR and Sustainable Finance Solutions
• Internal capacity-building: help to prepare sustainability presentations, training materials, case studies and animate communities to drive an increase in staff’s awareness in Global Banking Sustainable Solutions
• Analyze, monitor and report main ESG trends and issues of key industries (renewables, clean transportation, ICT, commodities, FMCG...), including latest best practices, legal, regulatory requirements and related ESG ecosystems to internal and external stakeholders 
• Prepare presentations and contribute to reporting to Head Office and for the region (GB ESG Committee/Steerco, S- Core Group, GBA Exco, etc.)

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex sustainability concepts to diverse audiences (including to senior stakeholders) 
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills to conduct ESG risk / impact and commercial opportunity assessment
• Build and maintain strong and informed links globally to relevant sustainability BNPP leaders in Europe and the Americas with similar agendas
• Ability to prioritize, work independently and proactively and operate under tight deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Experience and Qualifications required

• Master’s degree with a specialization in environment & sustainability and/or financial engineering, and/or relevant field. A specialization in sustainability is not a must, however a passion for sustainability and a strong commitment to execution are a must;
• The ideal candidate shall have at least 5-7 years of relevant experience in ESG advisory, sustainable‑finance origination, or sustainability strategy (banking, insurance, ESG rating agency, consulting, or corporate sustainability)
• Prior experience working with coverage bankers, product partners (DCM, ECM, Project Finance, Transaction Banking…), or on ESG‑linked financing structures (green loans, sustainability‑linked bonds, ESG‑linked trade finance) is a strong plus
• In-depth knowledge of or experience working on current ESG or sustainability issues an advantage: e.g. energy transition, circular economy, natural capital, sustainable mobility or sustainable cities
• Professional certifications, such as GRI Standards or sustainability-related certifications, are a plus.

About BNP PARIBAS

As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance. 

We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.

• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community

• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization

• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness

• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds

BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.

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