Senior Officer – Green Finance Center (m/f/d)

Overview

Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in low and middle-income countries.

The company develops and advises impact investment funds whose blended finance structures bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities.

Over the course of its operations, Finance in Motion has unleashed a cumulative total of over EUR 5.4 billion toward these goals in Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa.

In addition to investment activities, the funds also provide technical assistance to support investees, foster responsible finance, and maximize impact in the countries they serve.

Since its foundation in 2009, the company has consistently recorded year-on-year growth and expanded into new regions and topics.

Due to this ongoing success, Finance in Motion is seeking a(n)

Senior Officer Green Finance Center (m / f / d)

For our advised green funds we are looking to complement the team of the Green Finance Center with a Senior Officer, focusing on supporting the practical implementation of green finance at financial institutions & corporates, impact reporting and sustainable finance practices.

Key Responsibilities :

Active contribution to the climate finance portfolio, by working closely with investment teams throughout the investment cycle incl.

business development, screening & eligibility assessments, due diligence, technical assistance design, and legal arrangements

• Monitoring of investments, particularly around environmental performance / impact monitoring
• Develop fund investment strategies and eligibility frameworks, including target themes, assessment methodologies, and alignment to international standards
• Draft and validate reports and memoranda, which serve as a basis for investment decisions and / or are shared with the Funds’ governance bodies.
• Independent research on markets, technologies and investment opportunities, maintaining awareness of the regulatory trends in target countries to support proactive business development and investment decisions
• Design and supervise technical assistance projects related to green finance and sustainability practices for investee companies (specifically financial institutions and corporates).
• Support the practical implementation of sustainable finance regulations and standards in investments and via investees.
• Review, as a first line of defense, investee standards and investments in terms of E&S risk management practices. Liaise with internal expert teams to appropriately assess, mitigate, and monitor risks as needed.
• Contribute to impact communication, reporting and disclosures. Contribute to strategic initiatives on green finance and sustainability topics, as well as internal capacity building.

What we expect :

• University degree in engineering, environmental science, development finance or a related field
• Experience working on sustainable finance related issues, preferably with financial institutions and / or corporate entities in emerging markets.
• In-depth knowledge and, ideally, applied experience in technical standards and green use of proceeds, such as renewable energy, energy and resource efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and natural capital investments.
• Exposure to applied sustainable finance regulation and standards, including ESG and sustainability risk
• Familiarity with E&S risk management practices in a financial institution or corporate setting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, balanced by a flexible, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach
• Excellent English language skills; knowledge of languages of Finance in Motion’s countries of operation is a plus
• Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion s vision / mission

What you can expect :

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees

We are 300 plus employees working from our 16 offices worldwide are dedicated to promoting sustainable development through market-based finance solutions.

If you enjoy tackling complex challenges in a hands-on manner and are seeking an adaptable and motivating work environment, we would very much like to hear from you.

Learn more about working at Finance in Motion here : Contact : Global Talent Acquisition I -in-motion.com

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