Head; Investor Relations & Sustainability

Job PurposeResponsible for leading the bank’s investor relations and sustainability strategy, ensuring transparent communication with shareholders, analysts, and other stakeholders, while integrating Sustainability Principles into the bank’s Strategy, operations and long-term value creation.Main ResponsibilitiesInvestor Relations Framework and Strategic PlanningDevelop all the appropriate policies and guidelines for transforming the function into a “best-in-class” functionSafeguard investor confidence, enhance corporate reputation, and align the bank’s sustainability initiatives with business growth and regulatory expectations.Develop and define the Investor Relations (IR) strategy and support the execution of the annual operating plan (IR calendar).Plan for and lead any “go to the market” initiatives the Bank may choose to use for purposes of raising additional equity/funding for the Bank.Financial CommunicationWork closely with Finance and Corporate Communications to ensure accurate, timely dissemination of financial results.Develop Questions and Answers (Q & A) scripts, press releases, and executive speeches for financial announcements.Support the CEO, CFO, and Board in articulating the bank’s financial and strategic story to the market.Relationship Management of Broader Investment CommunityIdentify, cultivate, and manage existing and potential buy-side and sell-side relationships including with analysts, credit rating agencies, and investors to effectively articulate the bank’s growth strategy and unique investment proposition in order to positively influence the market perception of the bank.Engage with investors, Analysts, and other key stakeholders through regular calls, “road shows”, and attendance at investor conferences and meetings (domestically and internationally) to keep the investment community abreast of the bank’s performance and key strategic developments.Serve as co-key-point-of-contact to investors, research analysts, and credit rating agencies through day-to-day management/handling of queries.Communication and Disclosure Create value-driving messages to clearly and accurately communicate the bank’s unique investment value proposition to the broader investment community and stakeholders in order to enhance relations.Ensure consistency in the bank’s external investor communications and disclosures by appropriately shaping and leading the bank’s performance narrative for quarterly results calls presentations, investor presentations, press releases, announcements, call scripts and talking points, Annual Report, Investor Relations website, and other documents relevant to the broader investment community.Develop internal and external executive reporting documents including for board, investor monitoring requirements, and other relevant management presentations.Support the senior management with research and information requested for their reports and presentations.Monitoring the MarketProvide regular feedback to the bank’s senior management and other key stakeholders on investment/analyst community perceptions and sentiments of the bank, key market developments, and any relevant concerns.Monitor analyst reports and summarize them for senior management.Evaluate NMB and relevant competitors from an investment and strategic perspective, examining both quantitative and qualitative factors.Sustainability Strategy & GovernancePreparation of the Bank’s annual sustainability report based on prescribed reporting standards.Establish a realistic sustainability roadmap and define clear policies and guidelines to meet the company’s ESG and sustainability objectives.Monitor organizational measurement indicators as well as communication efforts and progress to management and the BoardAddress opportunities across the organization by leading corporate sustainability initiatives and strategiesDevelop annual and long-term sustainable development goals and setting science-based targetsEstablish sustainability reporting processes.Ensure processes are in place to maintain ESG and Climate risk compliance with all applicable legislation, license conditions, and international environmental standards.Engage with the broader sustainability community to build partnerships and share best practices.Advising and sharing expertise with stakeholders across the companyImplementing strategic partnerships and programs for the Bank to support its Sustainability and Climate ambitions.Provide a coordination role in working across all parts of our Bank.Develop effective relationships with our external consultants and solution providers who support us in the Bank’s sustainability agenda.Provide timely expert advice to the business including the Audit, Risk Management and Sustainability Committee, the Board and the Executive on sustainability matters, including leading practice, emerging issues, and benchmarking.Reporting & ComplianceEnsure compliance with regulatory and disclosure requirements of capital markets and financial regulators.Maintain a robust investor database and reporting framework for executive insights.Oversee data collection, verification, and publication of sustainability performance indicators.Coordinate with internal audit, compliance, and risk teams to ensure the integrity of ESG data and disclosuresStakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain relationships with institutional investors, analysts, regulators, and sustainability partners.Represent the bank in ESG forums, investor conferences, and sustainability networks.Manage the bank’s participation in ESG ratings and indices (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics).Collaborate with Corporate Affairs to ensure consistent communication across investor and sustainability narratives.Knowledge and SkillsBanking and financial services operations and regulations.Capital markets and stock exchange disclosure requirements.ESG frameworks and reporting standards (GRI, TCFD, SASB, ISSB).Understanding of Sustainability trends in the financial sector (green bonds, climate finance, financial inclusion).Corporate governance and stakeholder communication principles.Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent ability to communicate (written, verbally).Demonstrable problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking.Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, capital markets, stock exchange, large/institutional investors, and the government.Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage teams from diverse backgrounds to attain goals.Strong command of MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.Deep understanding of the Guidelines on Climate-Related Financial RisksFinancial Reporting in line with TFRS1 and other guiding standards.Technical knowledge of financial disclosure in line with IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1)Strong financial literacy and analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Strategic thinking and business insights.Deep understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainable finance trends.Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.Ability to influence at Board and Executive levels.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Sustainability Management or related fields.Master’s degree is an added advantageCertificate of Proficiency in Industrial Relations, Sustainability will be an added advantageMinimum 7 years’ experience in Strategy, Investor Relations, and Sustainability with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.Proven experience in banking, financial services, or highly regulated sectors.Demonstrated success in managing Investor Relations for a Listed EntityExperience in financial reporting and analysis, preferably in sustainability reporting.