We are looking for a motivated team player to support the development and implementation of sustainable finance policy in the EU and UK. Reporting to the Investor Practices programme Director but working very closely with the rest of the team given the cross-cutting nature of this role, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating our sustainable finance policy workstreams.
You will have regular contact with investors as well as with our wider stakeholders including policymakers, civil society and businesses.
Please see the full job description here for detailed overview of the role including tasks and responsibilities.
Skills and capabilities
We’re looking for candidates with extensive experience of working within a public policy or sustainable investment role, ideally focused on climate finance or ESG issues, in addition to:
• Good knowledge of EU policymaking process
• Familiarity with disseminating regulatory information, developing organisational policy positions and providing advice on emerging UK/EU policy desirable
• Strong project management, coordination and organisational skills, with experience of effectively leading workstreams
• Personable with excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Skilled at working under pressure with proven ability to prioritise
• Demonstrable experience in working both collaboratively and independently to formulate insights and produce credible, clear and compelling recommendations
• Self-motivated, flexible and disciplined
• Fluent in routine IT tools including Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English language; other European languages an advantage but not essential
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including:
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Generous company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
Applications
Interested applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience for the role to info@iigcc.org by 30 June 2020.
Job description – IIGCC Sustainable Finance Senior Manager
