Sustainability & Non-Financial Risk Strategy

This is a strategic position in a major financial institution's head office risk division, focusing on emerging risk domains such as sustainability (e.g. climate, human rights) and non-financial risk (e.g. reputation, third-party risk). You'll help define risk governance frameworks, lead cross-functional risk assessments, and drive innovation in how non-traditional risks are measured and managed across the firm.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognized Japanese financial group with a strong commitment to ESG and sustainable finance. Their risk management division is known for being forward-thinking, offering close collaboration with executive leadership, international exposure, and meaningful involvement in Japan's evolving regulatory and sustainability landscape.

Description

• Plan and manage sustainability risk initiatives (climate risk quantification, disclosure, ESG rules)
• Define and operate risk governance frameworks for climate change and human rights in investment and lending
• Drive scenario analysis and trend tracking related to international standards and regulations
• Oversee governance of reputational, economic security, third-party, and other non-financial risks
• Collaborate with senior leadership, overseas teams, and external regulators

Job Offer

• High-impact work in one of Japan's most strategic ESG risk teams
• Career track to global roles or sustainability leadership within the group

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Carl Iso +818046764473.

• Experience in risk, corporate planning, compliance, or sustainability in financial services or consulting
• Native-level or fluent Japanese language proficiency
• Interest in non-financial risk frameworks and sustainable finance
• Strong project ownership, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory awareness
• English communication skills
• Experience in bank head office, risk, or ESG governance is a plus