Director, Sustainable Finance Business Development

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high:
Performing culture.
Director, Sustainable Finance Business Development, National Accounts
Purpose
Across Scotiabank, we are committed to advancing the climate transition and promoting sustainable economic growth:
For now, for the future.
Commercial Banking National Accounts is a dynamic customer:
Facing business focused on the largest lending and deposit relationships within Scotiabank's Commercial Bank. As part of our efforts to grow this business and support Scotiabank's commitments to climate transition and sustainable economic growth, we are looking to develop a tailored sustainable finance and data management strategy to assist our National Accounts customers and prospects align their financing and investing needs with their sustainability goals.
National Accounts is seeking to hire a Director of Sustainable Finance Business Development who will help Group Leads create a sustainable finance strategy and marketing materials for a suite of suitable ESG products and services tailored to our National Accounts customers and prospects. The role will also support the maintenance of data and reporting related to Commercial Banking sustainable finance wins and ESG commitments.
Accountabilities:
- Lead client marketing efforts and execution of mandates across sustainable finance and ESG advisory products for clients in Commercial Banking National Accounts
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to further develop sustainable finance initiatives and explore product development opportunities
- Oversee the maintenance of detailed databases, client presentations, market communications and internal reporting
- Create sustainable finance product frameworks (green, social, sustainability, transition, sustainability:
Linked) for a cross:
Section of commercial and public sector customers across a range of financial products
- Advise clients on evolving ESG trends including policy and regulatory developments (transition, ESG targets, ESG reporting, ESG ratings, taxonomies, legislation, ICMA principles)
- Maintain strong knowledge of global sustainable finance market developments (market trends, financial product development, structuring)
- Provide insightful thought leadership for both clients and internal stakeholders including conference speaking, market commentary, opinion pieces, recommendations and analysis
- Provide guidance and mentorship to National Accounts Relationship Managers to assist them in sustainable finance:
Related marketing efforts
Dimensions
- Key Stakeholders:
Global Banking and Market's Sustainable Finance Group, The Scotiabank Women Initiative, Scotiabank's Social Impact and Communications group, Global Risk Management, Payments and Cash Management, National Accounts Relationship Managers.
- National role supporting the entirety of the National Accounts team across the country.
- Canadian Business Banking, with a focus on National Accounts.
Education / Experience / Other Information:
- Advanced professional designation preferred (Master's degree, CFA, CA)