ESG Risk Analyst (Amsterdam)

At a glance

Do you have knowledge of ESG? Do you understand how extreme weather, biodiversity loss or policy measures can affect our clients and ABN AMRO? And do you have knowledge of or interest in Sustainable Finance Regulations? Then you are the candidate for the ESG Risk Analyst we are looking for.  The banking sector is situated in a unique position to help build a more sustainably economy and society. 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 ESG Risk Analyst you contribute to climate-related and environmental risk analyses, including the following particulars:

• Translate developments in science and demands from society and investors into actions for the bank
• Perform risk materiality assessment and heatmapping
• Setting policy requirements 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

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 eight professionals with a mix of experience in the field of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and risk management. 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 Sustainability Centre of Excellence, the Sustainable Finance Regulations program, the Business Lines, Finance, Modelling and the Grids.

Your profile

You are an analytical and practical thinker, a do-er, whose behaviour reflects our key values Care, Collaboration and Courage. You are critical and you are always looking at how things can be done better and smarter. You would like to learn and develop yourself. You are a professional with a strong drive to deliver quality. You possess excellent analytical skills. The ESG Risk Analyst is a professional who is resourceful and possesses a creative and entrepreneurial spirit. You are a self-starter and you like to get things done. This is on your resume:

• Master's or PhD degree in economics, finance, business, environmental science, material science or similar
• Knowledge of / strong affinity with climate and environmental change and impact on clients and ABN AMRO
• You read our annual report and are enthusiastic about all the things we do and you see opportunities for further improvement
• You know about the Green deal and the sustainability agenda of the European Central Bank
• Fast and eager learner
• Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a flexible and collaborative environment while producing independent opinion and actionable recommendations
• Professional working proficiency in English is a must; professional working proficiency (especially spoken) in Dutch is strongly preferred
• > 5 years of experience in Banking or similar, preferably in the area of sustainability and risk management

We are offering

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Care, Collaboration and Courage are our key values. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

We’re offering:

• The opportunity to be the best you can be and lots of room to grow both personally and professionally
• A good work and life balance, for example the opportunity to pro-actively work on your vitality and fitness
• A market conform salary based on a 36-hour workweek, 40-hours is also possible
• A personal development budget of EUR 1.000 per year, chances to attend trainings and visit conferences
• Required investments to boost your personal skills and progress your career
• Large responsibility and freedom to finish your tasks
• We’ll give you the opportunity to make a difference outside the office. We help people, young and old, to discover and develop their talent. We see ourselves as 'Partner of the Future' and like to facilitate your wish to contribute to this

Interested?

Do not hesitate to approach us for more details, or apply directly! For questions, please contact Bram Kauer, Head of Sustainability Risk (bram.kauer@nl.abnamro.com). We are looking forward to meeting you!

Equal opportunities for all

The success of our organisation depends on the quality of our people and the ideas that they have. Truly surprising insights and innovative solutions for our clients result from an interplay of cultures, knowledge and experience. Diversity is therefore extremely important to our organisation. To ensure that everyone at ABN AMRO can develop their talents, we encourage an inclusive culture in which all colleagues feel engaged and appreciated.

Disclaimer external recruitment agencies

External recruitment agencies need to have a signed agreement with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., executed by a Talent Acquisition Specialist, when submitting a resume to a vacancy. No unsolicited services or offers, please.