Executive Director, Chief Sustainability Officer

Date: Aug 5, 2025

Location:

Malaysia

Office Location: Integra Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION MALAYSIA BERHAD

Job Summary

- To assist and support the President/CEO in performing her/his roles and responsibilities and to have overall responsibilities and accountability over sustainability and social value creation functions.

- To serve as Chief Sustainability Officer.

Job Description

- To oversee SMBCMY’s overall sustainability and social value creation strategies and initiatives.

- To support the Board of Directors on sustainability and social value creation-related matters.

- To chair SMBCMY’s Sustainability Committee.

- To lead sustainability and social value creation functions to implement business strategies and other business agendas.

- To address actual or potential environment related breaches of regulatory requirements or internal policies in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring timely reporting to respective departments, board committees, and regulators.

- To design and deliver an integrated communications plan and robust training program for sustainability and social value creation strategy, purpose and performance to all stakeholders.

- To communicate with local authorities/regulators regarding sustainability and social value creation.

- To liaise closely with SMBC Head Office (Japan) and Regional Office (Singapore) to ensure the implementation of sustainability and social value creation related business strategies, internal rules and policies in SMBCMY.

- To ensure timely reporting of sustainability and social value creation related matters concerning operations, financial management, regulatory requirements, risk, and compliance incidents to SMBC Head Office and Regional Office.

- To lead organizing or to represent SMBCMY as Chief Sustainability Officer in various ESG related events to create better visibility in the banking industry.

Job Requirements

- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/ Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, Engineering or a related field.
- Preferably with minimum 10 years of extensive experience with focus in sustainability or corporate social responsibility or environmental management. At least 5 years in a senior management position.
- Strong understanding in of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and standards, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), GRI (Global Reporting Initiative), and others.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to environmental protection and corporate social responsibility.
- Strategic and financial frameworks to make a strong business case for sustainability initiatives.
- Awareness of current sustainability trends and challenges within various industries and best practices.
- Proven track record of leading successful sustainability programs and initiatives within and across departments to integrate sustainability into core business operations.
- Leadership skills to influence and drive organizational change towards greener and more responsible business practices.
- Ability to communicate sustainability goals and achievements effectively to all stakeholders.
- Creative thinking, critical thinking, strategic planning and implementation.
- Strong leader with track record of coaching and developing talent.
- Enthusiastic on representing for the Bank as Chief Sustainability Officer in external/internal ESG related events.