Description

Our client, a leading international bank, is expanding its Sustainable Finance team and is seeking a high-calibre AVP / VP to focus on energy transition and decarbonisation advisory.

This is a front office role, working directly with corporate clients across hard-to-abate sectors (e.g. oil & gas, aviation, shipping, and heavy industries), supporting them on their transition journeys and translating strategies into practical financing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with corporate clients to understand their decarbonisation strategies, transition plans, and sustainability challenges
• Advise on energy transition pathways, including areas such as electrification, alternative fuels, and Scope 3 emissions
• Structure and deliver sustainable and transition financing solutions (e.g. sustainability-linked loans, transition finance)
• Originate new business opportunities and drive client engagement across key sectors
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (coverage, product, risk) to deliver tailored solutions
• Contribute to the bank's net-zero and financed emissions strategy, supporting implementation across portfolios

Requirements

• 7-12 years of experience in:
  • Energy transition / decarbonisation advisory
  • Climate / sustainability consulting
  • Strategy roles within heavy industry (oil & gas, aviation, shipping, manufacturing, utilities)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Decarbonisation levers and transition pathways
  • ESG frameworks, net zero, transition finance concepts
• Proven exposure to client-facing or stakeholder engagement
• Ability to translate technical sustainability topics into commercial / financing discussions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, environmental science, economics, finance)

Why Apply

• Transition from advisory to execution - drive real capital behind decarbonisation
• Front office role with direct client exposure across APAC
• Focus on high-impact sectors (energy, aviation, heavy industry)
• Join a growing sustainable finance platform with strong internal backing
• Opportunity to shape and influence transition financing strategy at scale

Interested parties please click Apply Now to submit your CV to us. For any enquiries and immediate response, please feel free to send you CV or contact Abby Chu at a.chu@gravitasgroup.com or by phone +852 3896 2507.