Senior Climate and ESG Risk Specialist (Data Analysis)


At Postbank we understand the pressing and pervasive social and environmental challenges pertaining to our business. Environmental pollution and climate change affect all businesses, communities and individual households. We recognize our role in building a sustainable future. That is why we strive to align our business interests and strategies with the broader objectives of society and to bring a positive impact on our environment and connected community. We believe that we can do this by doing applying responsible business and governance practices and by directing capital flows toward positive and measurable results.

The purpose of the Climate and ESG Risk Department in the bank is to identify, assess, and manage risks related to climate change and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors. This department plays a crucial role in ensuring that the bank's operations and investments are sustainable and aligned with regulatory requirements and expectations. Currently, we are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Climate and ESG Risk Department in Sector Risk as Senior Climate and ESG Risk Specialist and help us lead the Bank on its journey to sustainability.


The main duties and responsibilities of the Senior Climate and ESG Risk Specialist are:

·Supports the Head of the Climate and ESG Risk department in all areas of managing the organization’s climate-related and ESG risks management initiatives, oversee, monitor, and manage climate, ESG risks and their integration into the Bank’s risk management framework.

·Develop and maintain databases to assess, track and report performance and progress against the Bank's ESG objectives and mandatory regulatory requirements.

·Prepare data analyses, produce reports and summaries. Handle ad-hoc data requests.

·Identify data inconsistencies, fix data issues.

·Support initiatives and workflows to improve ESG-related processes and reporting tools.

·Communicate the Bank's ESG performance through presentations, reports, and other communication materials.

·Drive continuous improvement in ESG risk management practices and foster a culture of sustainability within the organization.

·Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry trends related to ESG risk management, to align with best practices and industry standards.

·Communication with the Group Climate Risks Division.

·All other relevant tasks in the perimeter, assigned by the CRO.




We welcome applications from candidates who have:

·The right attitude and motivation to excel in this role;

·University degree;

·Perfect command of Bulgarian;

·Fluent English – written and spoken;

·Proven experience in data analysis, preferably in the financial sector.

·Proficiency in Excel / SQL for data manipulation and analysis.

·Expertise in Microsoft’s office applications - Word, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint.

·Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, i.e. capacity to analyze, understand and extract simple conclusions from voluminous and complex information and ability to identify process relationships and dependencies.

·Good interpersonal skills – ability to develop effective working relationships with members of various units and hierarchical levels across the Bank.

·Attention to detail.

·Excellent time management capabilities.

·Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

·Awareness of the relevant global, EU and local ESG frameworks, laws, regulations and standards and, more importantly, willingness to develop proficiency in the above.

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·Commitment to continuous learning and development.




Additional factors that will give candidates a strong advantage is:

·Work experience in the financial services industry.

·Project management experience.

·Professional certification(s) in the areas of data analysis.




Postbank is a Top Employer that provides:

·Competitive salary

·Annual performance bonus

·25 days annual leave

·Paid day off for your birthday

·Medical insurance

·Life insurance

·Preferences on banking products and services

·Corporate discounts

If you are interested in our proposition, please send us your CV in English. A motivation letter will be considered a plus.