The posting
Job Description
Overview
The Sustainability Specialist will support enterprise ESG governance, policy and regulatory oversight, coordinating a cross-functional approach to sustainability and climate risk across the organisation.
The role will work together with Finance, which is responsible for statutory reporting and assurance, and Group Marketing, which is responsible for our community and giving back strategy.
The Sustainability Specialist is responsible for coordinating the Sustainability & ESG Working Group, made up of representatives from all Business Divisions and Functional Support Teams (e.g. IT, Risk, Finance, HR, Procurement), with an Executive Sponsor in attendance. The role will ensure that there is a regular meeting cadence, propose topics for discussion, and capture and drive actions from the Working Group.
The role is also responsible for ensuring the topic of sustainability is a regular agenda item for discussion at the Executive Leadership Team and Board meetings, as well as monitoring of new sustainability regulation and compliance (e.g. changes to Modern Slavery legislation) and proactively identifying emerging risks such as climate risk.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Ensures appropriate governance of sustainability & ESG across MPMS by:
- Ensuring Board oversight of sustainability & ESG occurs and is capable of being evidenced, including preparing any requisite Board reporting and papers and facilitating and Board sustainability training (or access to appropriate training), as required. Driving progress against sustainability goals by ensuring sustainability is tabled regularly for discussion and tracked with business owners at ELT and Board meetings. Managing the Sustainability & ESG Working Group to ensure the enterprise-wide sustainability and climate risk agenda progresses, drawing on functional expertise and ownership across the business. This includes providing secretariat for the meetings, setting agendas and supporting the Executive Sponsor as chair and following up actions as decided by the Working Group.
- Monitors for new regulation and emerging risks, briefing the Working Group, which will then discuss and determine any actions required
- Manages policy review of key sustainability-related policies, being the Human Rights Policy (owner by CPO and CFO) and Climate Risk Management Policy (owned by CRO).
- Liaises with external consultants as needed for strategic support and counsel.
Operational Management
- Manages responses for client RFPs and annual questionnaires on Sustainability.
- Provide input and content to the Sustainability Report and Modern Slavery Statement, which will be designed and produced by the Marketing team.
- Provide input and data as required to the AASB 17 statutory and assurance reporting, which will be led by Finance.
- Ensure the business data owners are regularly inputting reporting data into the data management system.
- Provide advice and training on sustainability policy, reporting obligations and best practice to business stakeholders.
- Coordinate the annual Modern Slavery reporting process, bringing together inputs from Procurement, People & Culture, Finance, Legal, Risk and other functional owners. Accountability for the underlying activities, controls, data and due diligence remains with the relevant business function
Governance & Risk
- Always operate within MUFG Pension & Market Services Governance and Risk framework
- Contribute as required to any risk reporting by Line 2.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- 5-8 years’ experience in ESG, sustainability or governance or risk-related roles relevant to sustainability
- Understanding of key sustainability reporting frameworks and standards and how the business is required to comply with them, for example:
- AASB (Climate-related Financial Disclosures) Modern Slavery GRI Standards
- Proficient in use of O365 applications
- Time management & project management skills
- Strong organisational skills especially when working with multiple stakeholders and on multiple priorities at the same time Self-driven and ability to deliver outcomes, managing output to agreed timelines and strict deadlines
- Stakeholder management skills:
- Ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders and build relationships with others
- Experience in preparing Board and Executive-level reporting and papers would be ideal
- Development of clear, concise Board and ELT papers Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance
Some of our Employment Benefits
- FlexiWorks – enabling our employees to work in the office and at home
- Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave
- Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.
- Talent Referral Program
- Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support
- Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft
- Novated Car Leasing
Culture at MUFG Pension & Market Services
We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
How to apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role.
Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.
Background Checks
Please note that all successful applicants are required to undergo background checks that include Police Checks and Work History Verification.
About Us
MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.
Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.
A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.
Our Legal function provides legal advice and services to the organisation. It ensures compliance with financial regulations, manages regulatory filings and interactions with financial regulatory bodies, and oversees litigation and dispute resolution. Additionally, it handles matters related to contracts, intellectual property, and financial transactions, supporting corporate activities like mergers and acquisitions.
MUFG Pension & Market Services is continuing to build a dynamic, client-focused, caring, and inclusive culture based on entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy, and trust, underpinned by core values.
We work collaboratively, supporting and valuing the talents and perspectives of our people, and promoting a flexible work environment where their wellbeing is prioritized. We believe diversity drives better client outcomes, improvement, and growth.
Join us on the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey to achieve our full potential. We treat everyone fairly and equitably, regardless of diverse characteristics. Candidates must have the relevant work rights. Successful applicants must complete background screening before employment.
