Manager (Sustainability)

Manager (Sustainability) – Union Bank of Colombo PLC

Job Overview

Union Bank of Colombo PLC is inviting applications for the position of Manager – Sustainability in Sri Lanka. This opportunity is suitable for experienced professionals with a background in sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), environmental management, sustainable finance, or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The successful candidate will lead the Bank’s sustainability strategy, strengthen ESG integration, improve environmental and social risk management, and support sustainable finance initiatives across the Group. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to responsible banking, climate-related initiatives, and long-term sustainable development.

Position Details

Job Title: Manager – Sustainability

Company Name: Union Bank of Colombo PLC

Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Banking, Sustainable Finance and ESG Management

Job Categories: Banking & Insurance, Management, Accounting & Finance, NGO & Development, Private Jobs

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Salary: Attractive remuneration package

Company Overview

Union Bank of Colombo PLC is a licensed commercial bank in Sri Lanka, regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Bank provides banking and financial services to individual, business, and corporate customers.

Through this role, the Bank aims to strengthen its sustainability agenda, integrate ESG considerations into business decisions, and support responsible financing and environmental and social risk management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, sustainable finance, or CSR.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Understanding of environmental and social risk management in financial services will be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Governance and Strategy

• Provide sustainability guidance to the Board and management.
• Support ESG strategy development, policy implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor sustainability trends, risks, opportunities, and performance against ESG objectives.

Environmental and Social Risk Management

• Lead and enhance the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS).
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence for high-risk lending.
• Support climate risk assessment and mitigation initiatives.

Sustainable Finance

• Drive sustainable and green finance initiatives.
• Build partnerships with clients, investors, and development agencies to expand sustainable financing and impact investment opportunities.

Operational Sustainability

• Support the Bank’s net-zero ambitions and resource-efficiency initiatives.
• Contribute to decarbonisation, energy management, health and safety, and operational resilience programmes.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with sustainability-related regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to sustainability disclosures and non-financial reporting in the Annual Report.

Stakeholder Engagement and Culture

• Support community and flagship sustainability programmes.
• Promote a strong sustainability culture across the organisation.
• Enhance the Bank’s sustainability brand through employee and stakeholder engagement.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of ESG principles and sustainability frameworks.
• Knowledge of sustainable finance and environmental and social risk assessment.
• Excellent analytical, research, and reporting skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies and initiatives.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Staff loan facilities at concessionary rates.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead sustainability and ESG initiatives within the banking sector.
• Professional exposure to sustainable finance, climate risk management, and responsible banking.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV through the Union Bank Job Portal on or before 27 October 2026.

Position: Manager – Sustainability

Applicants must include the names of two non-related referees and quote “Manager – Sustainability” in the application subject line, as specified in the vacancy advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Important Notes

• The job location is Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
• Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Knowledge of ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, and regulatory requirements is important.
• Two non-related referees must be included in the application.
• The application deadline is 27 October 2026.
• Union Bank of Colombo PLC states that it is an equal opportunity employer.