Vice President, ESG Nature Risk Greater Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President and Head of Climate & Nature Risk to lead the development and enhancement of its climate and nature risk management framework. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that physical, transition, and nature-related risks are consistently identified, measured, monitored, and managed across the organization's portfolios and operations. This strategic leadership role requires deep technical expertise in climate and nature risk, as well as the ability to lead a specialist team and translate complex risk insights into clear recommendations for senior management. The role involves close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, data vendors, and industry organizations, to drive alignment on climate and nature risk initiatives and ensure compliance with evolving international standards. Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of experience in banking, financial services, regulatory bodies, or consulting, with a focus on climate risk, ESG, or sustainability risk management. The role demands a proven track record in risk modeling, scenario analysis, and stress testing, as well as hands-on experience with data analytics and programming tools. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of climate and nature-related frameworks and standards, such as TCFD, TNFD, and NGFS, and experience in integrating climate and ESG considerations into business strategies. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A Master's degree and relevant professional certifications are preferred, and experience in nature-related risk assessment is a strong advantage.

Hiring Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)