Head of Sustainability Expertise & Implementation

ING has a strong ambition to be a leader in accelerating the low-carbon transition, which is the driver behind the aim to put sustainability at the heart of our strategy. The newly created Sustainable Solutions Group (SSG, a merger of Sustainable Finance and the Sector Sustainability Leads teams), drives the overall sustainability strategy of the WB within the Sector Coverage organisation.

Within SSG, we now open the role of Head of SSG Expertise and Implementation. You will set the standards for the roll-out of ING’s sustainability strategy within the Wholesale Bank, developing, innovating and safeguarding knowledge. Together with relevant delivery organizations, you take responsibility for the E2E delivery for all strategic initiatives across the 4-pillar WB sustainability strategy, being: net zero steering, sustainable finance, ESG risk management and reporting.

This role can be fulfilled in Frankfurt or Amsterdam, the two locations where we also envisage that the rest of the Expertise and Implementation team will be recruited.

The Team and role

The Expertise and Implementation team will implement the following capabilities for WB:

• Steer the tactical vs strategic agenda for ESG solutions, driving the design and implementation requirements for sustainable, future proof ESG processes, governance, reporting and solutions
• Represent SSG and the wider Sector organisation in sustainability target setting for WB, balancing our sustainability pioneering ambition and realistic business objectives
• Empower business leadership and the broader (SSG) sector organization to make timely, well-informed decisions
• Stay abreast of latest development in the ESG regulatory space (and direct or indirect implications on financial institutions)

Key responsibilities

To be successful it is imperative that you will not be “managing the process” from the sidelines; you and your team will work closely with and in the delivery organization, facilitate conflict and impediment resolution and lead deep dives on content topics that might hamper the successful delivery of our strategic objectives.

• As the Head of Expertise and Implementation team you are a linking pin and you actively share best practices across the organization. You will work directly with the other members of WB Tech, Global sustainability, SSG Sector teams, ESG Integrated Risk, WB and group Finance
• You proactively shape and drive strategic initiatives, anticipating issues and providing quantitatively backed up sustainability solutions
• You guide and coach various stakeholders by steering on facts, thorough analysis, business analysis and applying latest scientific methodology
• You create fresh and relevant new insights into our clients’ sustainability progress with the aim to support business generation and client engagement
• You act as a delegated business sponsor for all initiatives contributing to our strategic objectives
• You represent the Sector Coverage organisation and SSG in a number of platforms and committees which could include: WB Sustainability Steerco, ESG Risk Committee, Terra (Technical Board / Steerco), ESG design and delivery boards
• You coach, develop and steer your team members