Description:
Lead the design of a market-led, science-based TNFD framework to enable Sun Life to integrate nature into decision making. This may become a regulatory requirement in coming years.
- Conduct the enterprise-wide evaluation of Sun Life’s biodiversity and natural capital activities as related to the proposed TNFD beta framework.
- Represent Sun Life on the TNFD Forum and prepare Sun Life for participation in TNFD exercises and pilots.
- Establish the architecture for TNFD metrics and science-based targets.
- Establish and incorporate nature-related risk assessments and opportunities into Sun Life’s enterprise risk management strategy.
- Author and contribute to reports on the above for senior management to inform, recommend, and/or for decision making.
Lead, coach, and develop manager who will report to this position.
What do you need to succeed:
- BA/BSc degree or equivalent experience + Masters or advanced degree
- Minimum of 5-10 years business experience preferably in a climate change role
- Specialized expertise in climate change risk strategies and climate disclosures; for financial services institutions a plus.
- Expertise in biodiversity and/or natural capital.
- Expert experience with an understanding of climate risk and the TCFD framework.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working independently and performing highly complex assignments, developing, coordinating and executing strategies.
- Understands how to accomplish objectives with the organisation’s culture and builds a variety of networks to support performance
- Ability to build effective relationships at senior levels across the organisation to engage and influence others
- Ability to navigate effectively through challenges and involve others to problem solve and achieve goals
- Demonstrates ownership for outcomes