Vachaspati Sharma Hurreeram (Manu)
Quatre Bornes
Summary
Sustainability Manager, with a career spanning over 8 years, including experience working at the central bank, in sustainability consulting and in a commercial banking environment. I am skilled in the development and implementation of ESG strategies, management of sustainability risks including climate risks as well as reporting using multiple ESG frameworks and standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young
12.2024 - Current
- Lead client projects on climate change and sustainability, delivering strategic guidance and innovative solutions
- Assist clients in preparing sustainability reports in line with global standards for enhanced transparency
- Collaborate with teams to assess climate-related risks and integrate sustainability factors into business strategies
- Coach staff, promoting a culture of sustainability awareness and professional development
- Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Sustainability Specialist/ Assistant Manager
Bank One Limited
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Work across teams to implement the ESG strategy of the Bank
- Review, gap analysis and monitoring of work undertaken in the implementation of the Climate-related and Environmental Financial Risk Management Framework
- Collaborate with Strategy and Communications teams to enhance visibility over bank’s ESG initiatives and commitments
- Collaborate with business lines to embed ESG considerations in risk management and product design
- Train teams and spread awareness around sustainability
Senior Consultant
Sustainability, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Lead a team of consultants to develop and implement ESG strategy for clients
- Conduct ESG materiality assessment, gap analysis and project management
- Collaborated with regional consultants to perform carbon accounting and management and Net Zero targeting for PwC Mauritius and East Africa offices
- Advised clients on impact investing strategies and sustainable finance
- Assisted client banks in the design of climate risk management roadmap
- Collaborated with Marketing Department and Innovation Office to spread awareness about sustainability and increase visibility of sustainability initiatives
- Worked across teams to organise the first edition of the PwC Sustainability Awards 2023
Analyst
Bank of Mauritius
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Analysed and researched the viability of introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency in Mauritius
- Analysed and researched the regulation of Fintech in different jurisdictions for application in Mauritius
- Analysed payment trends and digitalisation for monitoring and reporting
- Contributed to the writing of Guidelines for Payment Service Providers.
Analyst
Bank of Mauritius
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Acted as a member of the Task Force on Climate-related and Environmental Financial Risks under the Climate Change Centre to review the guideline on climate risks for financial institutions regulated by the bank
- Chaired the Technical Subcommittee on Green Finance under the Mauritius Standards Bureau to review ISO standards in relation to green debt instruments for possible adoption as Mauritian Standards
- Member of Working Group on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to assess the introduction of CBDCs in Mauritius
- Contributed to speech writing and briefing to the Governor
- Coordinated administrative matters for the Governor's Office
- Coordinated and managed local and regional events organised by the bank.
Bank Officer
Bank of Mauritius
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained close working relations with international institutions and authorities including central banks; the IMF; the World Bank; Bank for International Settlements and; regional economic communities such as SADC and COMESA
- Monitored and reported to Management on relevant international affairs including central banking policies, Climate Change and Fintech
- Contributed to the drafting of speeches and speaking notes for the Governor
- Assisted in organising regional and international conferences
- Contributed to the regulation of Fintech as a member of the Fintech Committee.
Customer Service Agent
AfrAsia Bank
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Opened and maintained customer accounts
- Maintained customer relationships through open and interactive communication
- Handled complaints, provided appropriate solutions and followed up to ensure resolution.
Education
MSc - International Development Management
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
09.2016
Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Economics, Econometrics and Business Statistics
Monash University Sunway Campus
06.2014
Skills
- ESG Strategy Development and Implementation
- ESG Gap Analysis and Materiality Assessment
- Sustainability Reporting
- Sustainable Banking and Finance
- Climate Risk Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Certification
- Certified GRI Sustainability Professional, Global Reporting Initiative, 08/01/24
- Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate, Global Association of Risk Professionals, 05/01/21
- Green and Sustainable Finance Professional, Chartered Banker Institute, UK, 08/01/21
- Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Google, 02/01/24
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Mauritian Creole
Advanced (C1)
Other Interests
Representative of Civil Society, National Climate Change Committee under Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
06/01/21 to 12/01/24
The Climate Change Committee coordinates the preparation of reports for Mauritius relating to climate change and the implementation of activities related to greenhouse gas inventories, greenhouse gas emission reduction, climate change vulnerability assessments and adaptation to climate change.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 16/10/92
Timeline
Manager
Climate Change and Sustainability Services, Ernst & Young
12.2024 - Current
Sustainability Specialist/ Assistant Manager
Bank One Limited
12.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Consultant
Sustainability, PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd
05.2022 - 12.2023
Analyst
Bank of Mauritius
01.2022 - 04.2022
Analyst
Bank of Mauritius
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bank Officer
Bank of Mauritius
09.2017 - 12.2020
Customer Service Agent
AfrAsia Bank
06.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Business and Commerce - Economics, Econometrics and Business Statistics
Monash University Sunway Campus
MSc - International Development Management
University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
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