Marah Ayyash
Sustainability & ESG Manager
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Experienced and results-oriented Sustainability & ESG Manager with a solid background in the banking sector. Proven ability to lead and implement effective sustainability strategies, ESG reporting frameworks, and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Adept at aligning sustainability goals with corporate objectives to drive long-term value and positive environmental and social impact.
Seeking to leverage comprehensive expertise in ESG governance, risk management, and sustainable development to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to responsible growth.
Experience
Sustainability and ESG Manager at Jordan Kuwait Bank (JKB) (2020-06 – 2025-12)
Strategy & Marketing Department
- Developed JKB's Comprehensive Sustainability Strategy.
- Managed the Issuance of the First Green Bond in Jordan in collaboration with International Finance Corporation (IFC).
- Managed the allocation of the green bond.
- Developed and Implemented JKB's Environmental and Social Management System (IFC Certified for Developing and Implementing ESMS)
- Developed and Implemented JKB's Green Finance Framework (IFC Certified for Developing and Implementing Green Bond Financing Framework)
- Developed the Environmental & Social Policy and Procedure at JKB.
- Issued the SPO Letter Related to Sustainable Financing with Sustainalytics (an ESG Rating Company).
- Developed & Implemented the ESG framework at JKB.
- Managed the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Account related to Global Compact Principles, Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's).
- Assigned as an ESMS specialist with IFC.
- Sustainability Reporting in line with International Standard Setters. (GRI, SASB, UN).
- Managed Local and International Social Responsibility Initiatives & Accounts.
- Managed UN Women Initiatives Related to Women Empowerment and Gender Equality.
- Developed Project Plans.
- Identified Services to be Provided by External Companies (Vendor Evaluation Mechanism).
Product Manager CASA – Product Development Department at Bank of Jordan (2019-01 – 2020-04)
- Follow Up on Competitor Marketing Activities.
- Prepared Product Development Plans For Current and Saving Analysis.
- Managed Jordan And Palestine Saving and Current Portfolio.
- Created New Ideas to Increase Current and Saving Portfolio.
- Developed Non-Financial and Financial Features to Current And Saving Accounts.
- Developed Incentive Plan For Current and Saving Portfolio.
- Monitored and Evaluated CASA Campaigns.
- Managed Call Centre and Customer Service Team.
- Defined and Clarified CASA Projects & Products Scope.
- Managed and Developed Project Plans.
Strategy & Product Manager at Cairo Amman Bank (2017-01 – 2018-01)
- Implemented ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management Systems.
- Implemented COBIT 5 IT Governance & Control.
- Implemented IFRS 9 International Financial Reporting Standard
- Implemented PCI DSS Data Security Standard and Payment Application Data Security Standard for Palestine
- Managed Vendor Proposals.
- Defined and Clarified Project Scope.
- Developed Project Plans.
- Identified Services to be Provided by External Companies.
- Coordinated Activities Across Different Organizational Functions.
- Tracked Project Progress.
- Project Status Reporting.
Strategic Planner Officer at Cairo Amman Bank (2014-06 – 2017-01)
- Participated in Creation of Cairo Amman Bank Strategy Document.
- SWOT & PESTEL Analysis.
- Evaluated Strategic Objectives by Measuring Each Department KPI'S.
- Prepared and Implemented Balanced Scorecard
- Assisted in Launching Frankfurt School Technical Assistance for Cairo Amman Bank.
- Cairo Amman Bank Staff's Training on Strategic Objectives and Projects.
- Evaluated Cairo Amman Bank IT Software and Hardware Vendors through Vendor Evaluating Methodology.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance – University of Jordan (2013)
