Location Frankfurt am Main
Job-type Permanent
Salary £Competitive
Reference 22256

Acre is working with a leading global bank to help them hire a Director of Sustainable Finance in Germany. Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Finance, you will be driving the sustainable finance business in Europe.

You will be responsible for:

  • Driving and growing the sustainable finance business in continental Europe

  • Originating transactions across products and sectors, advising on structures and frameworks

  • Engaging external stakeholders to position the bank as a leader in sustainable finance

  • Managing regulator interactions for matters related to sustainable finance governance

  • Advising clients on products, frameworks, industry best practices and emerging regulations

  • Partnering closely with the relationship teams to develop client engagement strategies

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong understanding of sustainable finance products, frameworks and regulations with experience in origination

  • Experience in dealing with regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders

  • Experience working in a matrix team environment with various departments in a bank or financial services firm

  • Ability to build relationships at C-suite level and influence decision-makers

  • A passion for sustainability with good knowledge of emerging thematic areas and best practices

  • German language proficiency will be strongly preferred

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a high-impact role with a leading global bank with very ambitious sustainability goals and a strong commitment towards green & transition finance.

If you have good knowledge of sustainable finance products and regulations and are looking to work with a great team, then please apply on the link below or get in touch with Bibin Emmanuel at bibin.emmanuel@acre.com.