Deputy Manager - SSI (Sustainability)

Job Description

EFU Life Assurance Ltd. seeks a Deputy Manager - Sustainability & Climate Finance to drive the company's sustainability and climate strategy. The ideal candidate is responsible for developing a robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) roadmap and aligning business activities with the transition to a lower-carbon economy. This role involves assessing environmental impacts across operations and investments, including financed emissions, and supporting ESG due diligence to ensure sustainable investment practices. The incumbent will take ownership of investor-focused sustainability disclosures, including SASB reporting, while contributing to climate-aligned product development and cross-functional sustainability initiatives. Collaboration with various departments ensures a cohesive approach to sustainability efforts without direct team management responsibilities. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in advancing EFU Life Assurance Ltd.'s commitment to sustainable development by analyzing climate risks and opportunities and benchmarking the companys climate targets against local and international peers. This role also supports internal environmental initiatives such as waste management and promotes transparent communication of sustainability efforts through engaging content development. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills to translate sustainability data into actionable business insights, helping shape both strategic direction and operational sustainability improvements. This position requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of climate finance concepts, environmental compliance, and international sustainability reporting frameworks.
Responsibilities
 

• Develop and support the implementation of a structured ESG roadmap by integrating ongoing sustainability initiatives across various business units.
• Assist in defining climate and sustainability targets based on current data analysis and organizational priorities, ensuring alignment with global sustainability goals.
• Benchmark the companys sustainability performance and strategies against leading local and international peers to enhance competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with business teams to support the design and launch of climate-aligned or sustainability-linked products that meet market and regulatory expectations.
• Take full ownership of sustainability disclosures, including preparation and submission of SASB-aligned and other investor-focused sustainability reports.
• Contribute to the development of climate-related targets and metrics for compliance with international reporting frameworks and standards.
• Evaluate the financial impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on business operations and provide insightful recommendations to senior management.
• Analyze financed emissions across the companys investment portfolio, with particular attention to Scope 3 emissions where relevant, to support portfolio decarbonization efforts.
• Support the creation and refinement of ESG due diligence processes that align investment decisions with low-carbon and emerging climate finance trends.
• Monitor industry developments in climate finance regulations, taxonomy guidelines, and sustainable investment trends to ensure the companys compliance and leadership in sustainability practices.
• Assess the environmental impact of internal programs such as waste reduction, resource conservation, and ecological restoration efforts and recommend enhancements.
• Collaborate with various departments to identify, implement, and scale sustainability initiatives that improve the companys overall environmental footprint.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounts teams to accurately track expenditures related to sustainability projects, ensuring transparent financial reporting.
• Support the development of internal and external communication materials that highlight sustainability initiatives, including reports, website content, and presentations.
• Consult with stakeholders to incorporate emerging sustainability trends and innovative practices into existing and future company policies and strategies.

Job Skills

Sustainability ReportingEnvironmental ComplianceData AnalysisSustainable Development GoalsSASB StandardsStructured ESG roadmapSustainability Reporting Software

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender

No Preference

Minimum Experience

5 Years