Senior Sustainability Analyst

Rabobank is the world's leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role
Globally, Rabobank has an ambitious sustainability agenda which include climate, nature and people-related commitments. The Sustainability Team within Rabobank Australia aims to translate this global agenda into local strategy and deliver meaningful action. The Sustainability team has a key role in defining, planning, and executing on sustainability related strategies through knowledge programs, partnerships and transition finance solutions and policy implementation. .The sustainability function works closely with business stakeholders in Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, North America and Brazil to leverage skills and knowledge and deliver value to clients and stakeholders.

Specifically this role sits within the sustainability strategy and business integration function within the Australian sustainability team. This function develops strategy related to sustainable finance, client transition, partnerships, knowledge programs and integrating sustainability into credit assessments. In addition to supporting strategy and planning, this role leads the drafting of the modern slavery statement, oversees and actions the implementation of the modern slavery action plan, supports the policy review process, supports local and global reporting requirements, provides project management for local initiatives, co-ordinates the sustainability communication plan and oversees sustainability team administrative tasks.

The key responsibilities and accountabilities of this role are to:

• Support the co-ordination and execution of sustainability projects, pilots, training and other initiatives
• Co-ordinate the Modern Slavery working group including engaging with stakeholders in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
• Draft the Modern Slavery statement and engage with key stakeholders to ensure the statement satisfies local regulatory requirements
• Implement and oversee the delivery of the Modern Slavery action plan
• Develop project plans and provide project management for key sustainability initiatives
• Lead the administrative functions of the team
• Support analysis and input into Country x Sector Plan reporting requirements and associated projects;
• Support communications and engagement activities of the Sustainability team across the business
• Co-ordinate the policy review process including engaging with local stakeholders and subject-matter experts, co-ordinating feedback and engaging with global stakeholders.
• Support the Sustainability Team with a variety of administrative tasks in relation to projects, pilots, IT and meeting arrangements

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree or Tertiary qualifications in environmental science, agricultural science, sustainability or other relevant disciplines.
• Experience in the finance sector.
• Experience in sustainability analysis and reporting
• Experience in development of sustainability strategies and plans.
• An understanding of ESG policies.
• Understanding of sustainability and ESG regulations, guidelines, and reporting frameworks
• High degree of knowledge in MS Office Suite, Power Bi and data analysis skills
• Project and workflow management skills
• Good communication skills
• Project management and written communication skills

What we're proud to offer you:
is our hybrid way of working at Rabobank and for Australia, which means we have a blend of time working between the office and home.

Wellbeing leave. These 2 extra leave days support greater work/life balance and is just another way we are helping our employees to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Education Assistance Program. Rabobank values the development of its people and has a great Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.

Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave)

Bonus and Additional Leave. We realise sometimes 4 weeks Annual Leave isn't enough At Rabobank we provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave and an option to purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.

Extra Insurance. Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, TPD and Income Protection Insurance.

Rabo Workplace Giving program. As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.

Rabobank is committed to a culture where diversity and inclusion is valued, respected, and encouraged. We welcome applicants from diverse cultures, faith, and sexual orientation.
If you'd like to discuss how we can make our opportunities more accessible to you, please let a member of the Talent Acquisition team know.
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