Sustainability Transformation Manager, Dublin

At AIB, our values guide how we work and how we support each other. We’re looking for someone who puts Customer First, takes initiative and Owns the Outcome, and is always looking for ways to Eliminate Complexity. You’ll treat colleagues and customers with fairness and Show Respect, and you’ll thrive in a culture built on collaboration where we Be One Team to deliver meaningful impact.

Location/Office Policy:  Hybrid Basis (3 days a week on-site) / Molesworth Street, Dublin

What is the Role:

The Sustainability Transformation Team is responsible for optimising the Bank’s strategic ambitions across the ESG agenda whilst delivering on ESG regulatory obligations. The team explores a range of options to deliver a transformational level of change, within challenging timelines, to reinforce and build on AIB’s position as a recognised leader in sustainability and ensure the Bank delivers on external commitments, ambitions and ESG related regulatory requirements. Given the transformational nature of the team, a high degree of flexibility is required to deliver on competing priorities, from customer opportunities to risk management to regulatory obligations.

This Sustainability Transformation Manager will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing, communicating, and embedding ESG considerations into our business, with a particular focus on the credit process. They will work extensively with both Sustainability and business unit colleagues including stakeholders at all levels across the Group to support the delivery of both strategic enhancements and regulatory obligations.

Key accountabilities:

• Extensive engagement and collaboration with teams from across the Group to support the growth of green and transition lending. This includes Retail Banking, Capital Markets, Climate Capital and UK. 
• Supporting the development and delivery of solutions which will address sustainability priorities and the embedding of these across the Group.
• Support the embedding of sustainability into risk management practices across the Group, with a particular focus on credit risk management.
• Leading and enabling sustainability transformation initiatives, including the delivery of key strategic and regulatory deliverables, ensuring structured execution, clear governance, and effective integration of sustainability across the Group’s operating model.

What you Will Bring:

• A highly motivated self-starter with 5+ years relevant industry, business, and/or transformation experience.
• 5+ years’ experience and proven delivery across the customer facing businesses with an in-depth knowledge of our front line processes and customer journeys.   
• Candidates considered for the role will have a strong track record of success in driving progress within front line teams.
• Understand all facets and drivers of the business and make decisions with recognition of short and long-term implications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to clearly articulate proposals to senior stakeholders.
• Highly skilled in building enduring relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Must be a clear role model, with demonstrated capability of developing and coaching people, empowering and trusting in people.

A Reminder of What We Offer:

We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.

Some of our benefits include;

• Market leading Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Variable Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family leave options
• Two volunteer days per year

Please click here for further information about AIB’s PACT – Our Commitment to You.

Key Capabilities

• Ensures Accountability – holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drives Progress- Has the courage to address difficult issues and supports others to do the same. Readily tackles tough assignments and identifies the need for and initiates change when required

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Works co-operatively with others across the organisation to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains trust and support of others.

• Sustainability Transformation – Works collaboratively with colleagues to enhance or develop produces, processes and procedures to embed sustainable practices and drive long term positive impact. Applies strong understanding of sustainability research, reporting and regulation to inform approach.
• Negotiation and influence – Engage in discussion to reach an agreement and create outcomes, affecting the action, behaviours or opinions of others.
• Depth of Technical Knowledge –Thoroughness of understanding in a specific area of expertise and encompasses a comprehensive grasp of concepts, principles, and practices within that domain, allowing complex problem solving, innovation, and application of best practices effectively. 

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact the Recruiter for this role, Mia, at careers@aib.ie  for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at careers@aib.ie

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.  

Application deadline: 2nd July 2026