Senior ESG Risk Analyst

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to play a key role in managing Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) risks at ABN AMRO? We are looking for an experienced ESG Risk Analyst to join our Sustainability Risk Team. The banking sector is situated in a unique position to help build a more sustainable economy and society and at the same time managing the risks for the bank. ABN AMRO’s overarching goal is to accelerate the sustainability shift. We offer our clients specific expertise in sustainability and are embedding sustainability in our products and services. Our sustainable strategy is built on long-term ambitions in the areas of climate change, the circular economy and social impact.

Your job

As a Senior ESG Risk Analyst you contribute to the development and execution of ESG risk analyses and guide decision-making, including the following particulars:

• Translate ESG issues and demands from society and investors into actions for the bank
• Take ownership in the team for delivering one or more key products, for example ESG heatmaps, ESG policies and risk appetite
• Define and review climate transition plans
• Contribute to the implementation of sustainable finance regulations by translating requirements into our risk management framework
• Support the development and coaching of junior colleagues, fostering their professional growth within the team

Working environment

Banking is the business of taking risks. However, which risks are acceptable and which are not? The Sustainability Risk Team identifies ESG risks, assesses the risks and addresses them with concrete measures. Moreover, the team is heavily involved in the implementation of sustainable finance regulations. We consist of an energetic group of people who share the same drive and vision for sustainability and long term value creation. The Sustainability Risk Team currently consists of ten dedicated professionals with a mix of experience in the field of ESG risk and risk management. We are in a phase of growth, actively expanding to meet increasing demand in the ESG risk landscape. The Sustainability Risk Team is part of Central Risk Management department, that is besides sustainability risk, responsible for topics like, risk appetite, stress testing, and enterprise risk management. The Sustainability Risk Team works in close cooperation with colleagues from across ABN AMRO, including the Client Units, Sustainability Centre of Excellence, Sustainable Finance Regulations program, Finance, Modelling and the Grids.