Overview

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director, Sustainability Reporting to join our newly established Sustainability Reporting team within Group Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we report on climate and sustainability, ensuring our disclosures meet evolving global standards and regulatory requirements.

You will play a pivotal role in verifying the integrity of climate and carbon data, embedding best practice reporting frameworks, and engaging with regulators, auditors, and internal teams. As a trusted advisor, you’ll bring expertise, clarity, and leadership to a fast-developing area that is central to the Bank’s sustainability strategy and net zero ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure external reporting aligns with TCFD, ISSB, CSRD and other sustainability disclosure requirements.
  • Partner with the Chief Sustainability Office to verify the integrity of climate, carbon and other sustainability data.
  • Act as a technical expert on sustainability reporting, keeping the Group up to date with standards from ISSB, FRC, PRA, HKMA and other regulators.
  • Benchmark best practices with peer banks and enhance the Group’s reporting standards.
  • Address and resolve audit-related reporting issues and liaise with external auditors.
  • Develop and maintain sustainability reporting policies, including taxonomies, and represent the Group in external industry forums.
  • Support country teams to prepare local disclosures aligned with Group standards.
  • Provide training, guidance and leadership to ensure strong technical capability across the team.
  • Work closely with risk and control partners to embed robust governance and reporting frameworks.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with a Financial Services background, ideally in banking.
  • Minimum 8+ years post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Proven track record in financial reporting with knowledge of sustainability reporting requirements.
  • Experience engaging with auditors and regulators on sustainability or financial disclosures.
  • Strong technical knowledge in both financial and non-financial reporting frameworks.
  • Strong expertise in financial and sustainability reporting frameworks, including IFRS and ISSB standards.
  • Deep understanding of climate risk, net zero concepts, and sustainability disclosure requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and see them through to resolution.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and geographies.
  • Leadership mindset – able to mentor, guide, and build capability in others.
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