Head of Sustainable Finance - Wholesale Banking

About the role

Emirates NBD is looking for a Head of Sustainable Finance for its Wholesale Banking franchise, covering Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role supports clients in financing their energy transition, decarbonization and sustainability strategies, and contributes to the bank's sustainable finance targets and climate commitments. Candidates should have strong knowledge of transition finance (climate and nature) and experience building go-to-market approaches for universal banks.

Key responsibilities

• Originate sustainable and transition finance opportunities across corporate, sovereign and financial institution clients, and drive a go-to-market approach and a 'Hunt' plan
• Structure and execute transactions such as green loans, sustainability-linked loans, green bonds, sustainability bonds and transition finance instruments
• Advise clients on sustainability strategies, transition pathways and financing frameworks aligned with ICMA and LMA principles, and guide ESG disclosure and impact reporting
• Act as the point of contact for Relationship Managers on sustainable finance and ESG enquiries, and advise on energy transition technologies and their classification
• Work with product teams to develop sustainable solutions across project finance, structured finance, debt capital markets and trade finance
• Partner with relationship managers and coverage teams, provide internal training, and monitor global regulatory developments such as ISSB, EU CSRD and EU Taxonomy
• Ensure transactions align with the bank's sustainable finance frameworks and support ESG due diligence with risk and compliance teams

Required profile

• 8-12 years of experience in corporate or investment banking, in sustainable finance and/or transition finance at a universal bank
• Experience with large corporate or institutional clients and with key clients in the market segments served by Emirates NBD
• Demonstrated experience structuring sustainable finance transactions such as green bonds or sustainability-linked loans
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, sustainability or a related discipline preferred
• 5 years of knowledge of GCC markets in sustainable finance and transition finance

Required skills

• Strong understanding of ICMA Green Bond Principles and LMA Sustainability Linked Loan principles
• Transaction structuring and execution, strategic client advisory and stakeholder management
• Deep knowledge of sustainability and climate finance markets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Success metrics include origination and execution of sustainable finance transactions, contribution to the bank's sustainable finance targets, development of innovative products and strong client engagement on transition and decarbonization strategies. The employer offers professional development opportunities and a flexible work policy allowing work from home.