ABOUT US
Our vision: We will become the most agile and nimble infrastructure bank in Europe. We help creating a better world by
enabling sustainable infrastructure that improves the quality of people’s live.
Always first: We are always first when it comes to delivering outstanding results with speed and precision. We never stand
still. We take “always first” as an obligation to get better every day.
In this entrepreneurial growth environment, Kommunalkredit is looking to expand its Banking team in Vienna. It offers ample space for creativity, self-initiative and personal development.
Join our team Banking
ESG Specialist / Banking (m/f/d)
Key Responsibilities
- Analysis and assessment of new and existing business with regard to EU taxonomy (incl. no significant harm, etc.), SDGs and sustainability reporting (CSRD/ESRS) in close cooperation with our ESG officer and team as well as potential external service providers as part of a cross-functional transaction team
- Preparation of all necessary data for comprehensive internal (Sustainability Board, Credit Committee) and external reporting (Sustainability Reporting, Regulatory Reporting) from new and existing business
- Analysis and further development of the existing sustainability data analysis for new and existing business and development of a knowledge (deal-)database including external research
- As deal-related point of contact within the Business Management Team interact with the transaction deal team, the internal ESG office and be in contact with the borrower, agents and external advisors
- As a member of a cross-functional transaction team, you can use your experience in the ESG area to optimize new business with regard to sustainability and ensure the optimization of sustainability reporting
- Share knowledge with and develop expertise within the larger banking team at KA
- Stay on top of relevant regulatory and market developments
Requirements
- University degree (e.g. in Economics/Business Administration or Law or natural sciences or equivalent training)
- Several years of relevant professional experience in banking (mainly project or corporate finance) and / or ESG or in consulting in comparable positions as well as comprehensive expertise in sustainability reporting (CSRD / ESRS), EU taxonomy and evolving regulation
- Knowledge of ESG requirements of various regulatory bodies and international financial institutions (IFIs, particular multilaterals like the World Bank etc.) is an advantage
- Strong communication skills both internally with other departments and externally with the client as part of the deal team approach
- Comfortable working with demanding clients, ideally experienced with helping them find solutions to their ESG challenges and related products (reporting, data collection etc.; green bonds, Art. 8 & 9 funds etc.)
- Highly motivated and proactive individual with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and preferably also German / further languages an advantage)
In accordance with the collective agreement for bank employees and bankers, we ensure a remuneration that is in line with market standards and adjusted to your experience and qualifications. According to the collective agreement, the salary for this position starts at 4.000 euros. Additionally, we offer numerous benefits, including a job ticket, meal vouchers, flexible working hours, and opportunities for further training.
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