Hybrid Manager – Green & Sustainable Finance

at Climate Policy Initiative

• Job title: Manager – Green & Sustainable Finance
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Delhi, India

About the role

• Manager role at CPI providing support in sustainable finance research initiatives and stakeholder engagement in India. Leading complex research projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive climate-resilient economic development.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support in planning and execution of research initiatives, capacity building activities, collaborative forums, and engagement with stakeholders
• Contribute to various ongoing projects and programs undertaken by CPI in India
• Develop, manage, and implement complex research assignments and analytical projects
• Lead production and completion of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations
• Conduct research and analysis on sustainable finance topics, including policy and regulation, market practices, reporting and disclosure, taxonomy, and innovative financial mechanisms
• Co-author, review, and contribute to development of long research reports, issue briefs, and blogs
• Curriculum development for capacity development programs on sustainable finance for various stakeholders
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities
• Engage with clients, policymakers, and investors to provide advice on 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

Requirements

• Post Graduate degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering/Management/CFA
• At least 8-10 years of post qualification experience in the field
• Significant professional experience in financial sector/regulators, management consulting/advisory/research, domestic or international non-profit, government, and/or a multi-lateral institution
• Independent, analytical mind with excellent track record of applying sound financial judgment to complex issues
• Flexibility, professionalism, and enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Ability to interact with a diverse array of people
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including fluency in English
• Understanding of climate finance and the financial sector actors and actions crucial to driving a low carbon, climate-resilient economy

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package