Job Description

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Climate Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for completing the Climate Risk Questionnaire and Climate Risk Assessment by gathering all relevant data from trusted sources, disclosures, annual reports, and client engagement.

Business* To provide insightful, relevant, succinct, and timely (see below) Climate Risk analysis of a portfolio of SCB\xe2\x80\x99s clients (current or prospective).

This includes responsibility for

• supporting the FAM/GAM in preparing for Client discussions with respect to Climate Risk Questionnaire and Data gathering to enable accurate and informed assessments.
• proposing means for addressing \xe2\x80\x9cRisk Triggers\xe2\x80\x9d raised as part of the previous reviews.
• the role extends to analysing the portfolio across industry / geography as may be the focus from time to time

• Insightful: Attuned to the needs of two audiences \xe2\x80\x93 Client Coverage and Risk. The Climate Risk analysis should provide a current and forward-looking focused opinion on the Clients engagement and participation in the Climate Change agenda, considering the industry / geographic context together with a calibrated articulation of key Climate related risks and potential mitigants thereto.
• Relevant: As well as a holistic counterparty assessment, analysis should comment on elements relevant to SCB\xe2\x80\x99s own Climate priorities e.g. \xe2\x80\x9cHigh emitting Sectors\xe2\x80\x9d to allow the FAM/GAM to engage with the clients effectively.
• Succinct: While always providing sufficient granularity to substantiate its conclusions and observations, the analysis should present opinion in as structured and succinct a manner as is practical
• Timely: While focused on the prescribed annual review cycle, analysis will also be required where material new trigger events are being considered aligned to policies and standards. In addition, more summary analysis should be produced and disseminated quickly, where relevant

To support BCA submission, it will involve the following:

• Timely production of the Climate Risk Questionnaire (CRQ) and the associated Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) for inclusion into the BCA (where in scope)
• Active partnership with Client Coverage (Credit Analysts) in completion of Risk Profile, as well as proposed Covenants and Risk Triggers related to Climate Risk
• Whilst the overall accountability for consistency and coherence of the complete BCA package submitted to Risk will rest with Credit Analysis, the Climate Risk Team be responsible for addressing and/or responding to any questions or queries from Credit Officers with respect to Climate Risk.

Processes

Timely drafting of Climate Risk Questionnaire and Assessment in line with defined KPI\xe2\x80\x99s.

• Analyse the dynamics and nature of the Client\xe2\x80\x99s industry, including key Climate Risk aspects
• Analyse the management strength, experience and track record and corporate governance and Climate Risk disclosures
• Articulation of the Client\xe2\x80\x99s Climate Risk strategy and an assessment of its clarity and associated execution risks
• Assessment of clients current Climate Risk score, their past performance in meeting Climate related commitments and their future execution plans
• Assessment of other pertinent risk aspects associated with Climate change, including country risk, parental and/or governmental linkage/support or policies.
• Completion of Climate Risk components of the Group Mandate/BCA (including relevant attachments) as required by agreed Climate Policies and Standards (including country specific regulatory checklist where applicable)
• Mmaintenance of static data of clients e.g. Asset locations, LEID to TC_UID mapping of new clients, modeling inputs and outputs etc.
• Testing and Monitoring CaRT related to Climate Risk
• Reporting on operational metrics, engaged in MI reporting and regulatory reporting
• Seek applicable pre-approval endorsements as per defined Operating Model

People & Talent

• Support Climate Analyst Team Lead and others in the team on ad hoc projects, strategic initiatives and exercises aimed at improving or enhancing the team\xe2\x80\x99s activities
• Continually strive to share key relevant knowledge and learnings with others across the team
• Provide Climate Risk specific coaching to newer or less experienced members of the team

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group\xe2\x80\x99s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
• Lead the [country / business unit / function/[team] to achieve the outcomes set out in the Bank\xe2\x80\x99s Conduct Principles: [Fair Outcomes for Clients; Effective Financial Markets; Financial Crime Compliance; The Right Environment.]

Key stakeholders

• GAMs, RAMs, FAMs
• Credit Analyst/Heads (Country / Region)
• Climate Risk (Global)
• Product partners
• CDD, where relevant
• Legal, Audit and Compliance, where relevant
• Operations, where relevant

External Relationships:

• Clients
• Rating Agencies
• Market Data Services providers

QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, LICENSES, MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Key requirements:

• Analytical strength \xe2\x80\x93 to spot emerging risks, in particular forward-looking industry trends.
• Gravitas and communication \xe2\x80\x93 to engage with Relationship Managers, Clients and Management alike have the ability to challenge in a constructive manner.
• Collaborative \xe2\x80\x93 to work in partnership with stakeholders to \xe2\x80\x98get things done\xe2\x80\x99, fulfilling the Job Purpose.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 2+ years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant experience gained either in banking under risk profile or credit or climate risk
• Strong analytical ability, focused on the assessment and calibration of Climate Risk
• Experience in checker role would be an asset
• Strong ability to provide meaningful and constructive feedback based on policy or guidance requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (in English), with proven ability to work across cultures and within a dynamic environment
• Able to hold credible dialogue at all levels of the organisation, as well as with clients
• Well organized, able to multi-task and balance competing demands
• Can work in a collaborative environment, a faster learner and demonstrates a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude.

Educational Qualification

• Graduates / Graduate calibre
• Sound knowledge of Risk and financial principles gained by qualification
• Relevant language skills advantageous, but not required
• Complete internationally recognised Climate Change Certification or internal equivalent within 6 months of start date or upon availability (if not available in this timeframe)

Our Ideal Candidate

• ESG regulations
• Knowledge in climate related financial risks
• Climate Models

About Standard Chartered

We\'re an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 160 years, we\'ve worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you\'re looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents. And we can\'t wait to see the talents you can bring us.
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\xc2\xb7 Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do

\xc2\xb7 Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well

\xc2\xb7 Be better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

\xc2\xb7 Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations

\xc2\xb7 Time-off including annual, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 weeks maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum

\xc2\xb7 Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns

\xc2\xb7 Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits

\xc2\xb7 A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning

\xc2\xb7 Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.

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