Senior Director

Hays is partnering with one of the leading banking groups in the MENAT region to hire a Senior Director - Sustainable Finance (Wholesale Banking) for their Dubai office.Role Overview:The Senior Director - Sustainable Finance will play a critical leadership role in driving the origination, structuring and execution of sustainable and transition finance solutions across Wholesale Banking, covering Corporate Banking, Investment Banking and Financial Institutions. The role supports clients in financing their energy transition and decarbonisation strategies, owns the go-to-market approach for sustainable finance, and contributes to the bank’s sustainable finance targets and climate commitments.Key responsibilities:Originating and structuring green loans, sustainability-linked loans, green bonds, sustainability bonds and transition finance instruments.Advising clients on sustainability strategies and frameworks aligned with ICMA and LMA principlesActing as the point of contact for Relationship Managers on sustainable finance and ESG enquiriesWorking with product teams on new sustainable solutionsMonitoring global regulatory developments including ISSB, EU CSRD and EU Taxonomy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, sustainability, or a related discipline preferredMinimum 8-12 years’ experience in corporate banking, investment banking, or sustainable financeDemonstrated experience structuring green bonds or sustainability-linked loansExperience working with large corporate or institutional clientsStrong understanding of ICMA Green Bond Principles and LMA Sustainability Linked Loan PrinciplesThis is an exciting opportunity to join a leading regional banking group offering strong career progression, regional exposure, and the chance to shape the sustainable finance agenda at a senior level.If your experience aligns with the above requirements and you are interested in applying, please follow the link and submit your application directly.