Are you an independent and analytical Environmental & Social (E&S) risk expert? Do you excel at assessing complex E&S risks, engaging stakeholders, and providing strategic guidance on responsible financing decisions?

We are looking for a self-motivated, results-driven professional to join our team as an Environmental and Social Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting E&S due diligence (ESDD), ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging with stakeholders including regulators, clients, internal risk teams and investors. This is a role where your insights will directly shape lending decisions and influence risk management strategies at a major financial institution.

As part of our Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Team, you will be required to:

• Provide independent E&S risk assessments and documented recommendations to Relationship Managers (RMs), Bankers, Credit Analysts, and Risk teams on proposed transactions, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) requirements.
• Conduct Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) for transactions classified as medium-to-high risk under the Bank’s ESMS, assessing environmental, social, and climate-related risks to ensure compliance with IFC Performance Standards, national laws and regulations, and internal bank policies.
• Develop Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAPs), engage with borrowers to provide technical guidance on E&S compliance and ensure implementation through compliance monitoring, including desk reviews, borrower reports, and site visits to verify adherence to national laws, IFC Performance Standards, and regulatory requirements
• Review and periodically reassess credit applications to ensure E&S risk assessments align with the Bank’s ESG policies, ESMS framework, and regulatory requirements. Aggregate insights from transaction-level assessments to support portfolio-wide E&S risk analysis, identifying systemic risks and informing responsible lending strategies
• Handle and resolve E&S-related grievances in collaboration with affected borrowers and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with grievance redress mechanisms
• Develop and deliver E&S risk training programs for internal teams ensuring strong awareness, compliance, and effective implementation of E&S risk management practices.
• Monitor emerging E&S regulations, industry best practices, and sectoral risk trends, and use these insights to review and enhance the Bank’s E&S policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving standards and responsible lending practices
• Prepare and present E&S risk reports for internal leadership, including the ESG Manager, ESG Champions Committee, and Board Risk Committee, detailing compliance status, borrower performance, and regulatory updates.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Planning, Social Sciences, environmental engineering or a related field (Master’s in Sustainability or Climate Change is an added advantage).
• Preferred Certifications: Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®), ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Experience & Technical Expertise:

• 3–6 years of experience in Environmental & Social (E&S) risk management, including due diligence and compliance monitoring within Banking.
• Proven experience in E&S risk assessments, IFC Performance Standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and oversee Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAPs) and ensure borrower compliance through monitoring and site-based verification.
• At least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services, preferably in Credit or Risk Departments.

Critical Skills & Competencies:

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills—able to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, regulators, international ESG investors, and internal credit teams.
• Advanced analytical skills—capable of interpreting E&S risk exposure, identifying systemic trends, and providing actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments while making informed decisions on E&S risk mitigation and compliance.
• Familiarity with emerging regulatory frameworks and industry best practices, with the ability to support policy reviews and training initiatives.

How to Apply

Forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating “ESG/FSD/2025” in the subject line by close of business on 4th March 2025.