Vice President, ESG

The Company is seeking a Vice President of ESG to lead its local environmental, social, and governance and climate-risk agenda, ensuring alignment with European regulatory requirements and business priorities. The role includes engaging with French and European regulators, developing the ESG risk framework, and embedding ESG factors into credit decisions and portfolio monitoring. The successful candidate will oversee climate transition planning, scenario analysis, stress testing, regulatory disclosures, and data governance. They will also assess client transition plans, identify sustainable finance opportunities, and advise senior leaders and governance committees. Candidates should hold a degree in finance, economics, risk management, sustainability, or a related field, and have at least 10 years of banking experience with a strong focus on ESG, climate, or prudential risk. They should understand the European ESG regulatory landscape for banks and have experience with risk appetite frameworks, capital assessments, and climate stress testing. The role requires the ability to evaluate client transition plans and translate regulations into practical guidance. Strong communication skills and confidence engaging directly with regulators and senior stakeholders are essential.