Sustainable Finance Senior Associate

The Senior Associate will support the identification, engagement and technical assistance to public and private financial sector actors to accelerate the design of innovative sustainable finance instruments, including but not limited to thematic bonds, to increase the flow of finance Andean countries’ NDC and SDG goals.

Purpose:

• Delivery of technical assistance to public and private finance sector actors in Colombia to develop sustainable finance instruments to secure long-term concession capital, including thematic bonds (green, social and sustainability).
• Support investments projects cycle, including origination, evaluation, structuring, negotiating, and financial advisory until financial close of transactions.
• Foster articulation and coordinate efforts with sustainable finance projects in Latin America and the Caribbean, especially in the Andean region.
• Conduct socio-economic characterizations and environmental and social impacts assessments.
• Support delivery of ongoing projects in the investment Pipeline.
• Research and compile case studies and other illustrative materials that give guidance and comparative experience on possible green investment projects to share with country teams.

Engagement:

• Support the engagement with the Colombian government on sustainable finance and green investment workstreams.
• Support the relationships with ministries of finance and environment, local financial institutions, national development banks, international financial institutions, and international climate funds.
• Engage with public and private financial sector actors to originate sustainable finance opportunities.
• Work closely with the Sustainable Finance team of the LAC Regional Office.
• Build and maintain a network of partner Second Party Opinion providers, Stock Exchanges, partner Arrangers, institutional investors, and perspective issuers.
• Will report directly to the Sustainable Finance Senior Officer.

Requirements Qualifications:

• A national of Colombia, or possess a valid working visa
• Bachelor’s degree in Economy, Finance, Public Administration or other related fields.
• An advanced degree in Finance, Public Administration, Economics, International Affairs or another relevant field is valued.
• Preferred 5 years of professional experience in sustainable finance.
• Prior experience with green, social, or sustainable bonds is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with national and international taxonomies is a strong asset (e.g. EU taxonomy, Climate Bond Initiative).
• Experience and familiarity with sustainable finance and sustainable banking standards is an asset.
• Experience in ESG compliance and social, gender, and climate change risk management is a strong asset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish are essential for this position.
• Experience designing financial instruments for infrastructure project development/assessment/finance, and economic/financial analysis of infrastructure investment.
• Experience with climate finance and investment banking is a plus.
• Able to create and analyze financial models and financial statements.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/sustainable-finance-senior-associate-colombia-581489.html