Director, Sustainability Reporting

About Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank is a leading international banking group, with a presence in more than 60 of the world's most dynamic markets and serving clients in 118 markets globally. With a history stretching back over 150 years, Standard Chartered operates through a network of over 1,200 branches and outlets, employing around 85,000 people. The bank has a strong commitment to driving commerce and prosperity through its unique diversity by working towards building a sustainable model. The group focuses on developing markets in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, which now collectively generate over two-thirds of their profit.

About this Role

The Director of Sustainability Reporting will join Standard Chartered's newly established Sustainability Reporting team within Group Finance. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to shape the sustainability reporting function of the bank, ensuring disclosures are transparent and adhere to global standards and regulatory requirements. This role entails verifying climate and sustainability data integrity, implementing best practice reporting frameworks, and engaging continuously with internal teams and external stakeholders. You will be an integral part of the team, bringing expertise and leadership to a rapidly developing sector, culminating in driving Standard Chartered towards achieving its net-zero ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure external reporting aligns with TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, and other sustainability disclosure requirements.


• Partner with the Chief Sustainability Office to verify the integrity of climate, carbon, and other sustainability data.


• Act as a technical expert on sustainability reporting, staying current with standards from ISSB, FRC, PRA, HKMA, and others.


• Benchmark best practices with peer banks and enhance the bank's reporting standards.


• Address and resolve audit-related reporting issues and liaise with external auditors.


• Develop and maintain sustainability reporting policies, including taxonomies, and represent the Group in external industry forums.


• Support country teams to prepare local disclosures aligned with Group standards.


• Provide training, guidance, and leadership to ensure strong technical capability across the team.


• Work closely with risk and control partners to embed robust governance and reporting frameworks.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in financial and sustainability reporting frameworks, including IFRS and ISSB standards.


• Deep understanding of climate risk, net-zero concepts, and sustainability disclosure requirements.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain technical concepts clearly.


• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and see them through to resolution.


• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and geographies.


• Qualified Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with a Financial Services background, ideally in banking.


• Minimum of 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in financial reporting with knowledge of sustainability reporting requirements.


• Experience engaging with auditors and regulators on sustainability or financial disclosures.


• Strong technical knowledge in both financial and non-financial reporting frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits in line with the Fair Pay Charter.


• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical, and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available.


• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum), volunteering leave (3 days), and a minimum global standard of 30 days combined for annual and public holidays.


• Flexible working options with patterns based around home and office locations.


• Proactive wellbeing support including a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses, global Employee Assistance Programme, and mental health resources.


• Continuous learning culture promoting growth with opportunities for reskilling and access to physical, virtual, and digital learning.


• Inclusive and values-driven organisation embracing diversity across teams and locations, ensuring everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.