Manager, Center for Sustainable Finance

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About the Organization

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) works to improve the most important energy and land use policies around the world, with a particular focus on finance. CPI supports decision makers through in-depth analysis on what works and what does not. CPI works in places that provide the most potential for policy impact, including Brazil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States. Our work helps nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. This is a complex challenge in which policy plays a crucial role. CPI is a small but dynamic organization with a global reach and an entrepreneurial culture. We work hard to maintain an idea-driven, collaborative environment across all our teams.

Job Description

The Manager role, reporting directly to the Head of CSF, would be responsible for providing essential support in the planning and execution of research initiatives, capacity-building activities, collaborative forums, and engagement with stakeholders. Additionally, the incumbent will be an active contributor to various ongoing projects and programs undertaken by CPI in India.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience with the following thematic areas: research, adaptation, green investment, MSMEs, and gender. Candidates with a banking background in credit, risk, strategy, NBFCs, financial institutions (specifically in the strategy division or risk management division), or consulting firms within financial and risk management, ESG, climate risk, and climate divisions in banks are eligible to apply.

Furthermore, a demonstrated focus on specific issues such as social and governance will be hugely valuable in this role.

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to contribute to sustainable finance strategies, foster impactful policy interventions, and actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change at the intersection of climate action and economic development.

Job Responsibilities

Includes the following and others as assigned:

• Have primary responsibility for projects as designated by, and under the direction of senior management and ad-hoc advisory committees, develop, manage, and implement complex research assignments and analytical projects
• Lead the production and completion of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations, working closely with the Communications team.
• Conduct research and analysis on topics related to sustainable finance, including policy and regulation, market practices, reporting and disclosure, taxonomy, and innovative financial mechanisms.
• Co-author, review, and contribute to the development of long research reports, issue briefs, and blogs.
• Curriculum development for capacity development programs on sustainable finance for various stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, policymakers, and regulators.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities.
• Engage with clients, policymakers, and investors to provide advice on the implications of research findings.
• Represent CPI and present research findings at high-level events and conferences.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, existing clients, and potential partners in the field of sustainable finance.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Post Graduate degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering /Management/CFA and demonstrable (at least 8-10 years) post qualification experience in the field).
• Significant professional experience in financial sector, management consulting/advisory/research, international non-profit, government, and/or a multi-lateral institution.
• Independent, analytical mind with an excellent track record of applying sound financial judgment to complex issues.
• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people.
• An ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English

Desirable

• Understanding of climate finance and the financial sector actors and actions that are crucial to driving a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy and building back better
• Exposure/Experience in working with the Government, Financial Regulators, domestic and international philanthropy, and DFIs.

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