Associate, Sustainability

1 month ago


Singapore Singapore Exchange Limited Full time

Associate, Sustainability & Sustainable Finance (2 years' contract role)
Location: Singapore, SG
Job Function: Sustainability & Sustainable Finance
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is a global coalition of leading financial institutions committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the economy. It is anchored on 2 key aims - expanding the number of net-zero committed financial institutions, and addressing sector-wide challenges associated with the net-zero transition.
Since its inception, the coalition has gained wide traction and commitments, with 675+ members across the financial sector holding $135T of combined financial assets (representing ~40% of global financial private assets). In June 2022, the GFANZ Asia Pacific (APAC) Network was established to drive the expansion of net-zero finance in the Asia-Pacific and help accelerate the region’s transition to a net-zero economy.
The GFANZ APAC network is anchored on 4 key priorities:
Engagement and Recruitment: Drive net-zero awareness and commitments through closing knowledge and capability gaps.
Research and Analysis: Drive the regional dissemination and contextualization of GFANZ research, and incorporate Asia-Pacific insights into GFANZ’s global output.
Public Sector Engagement: Engage relevant public sector regulators across both the financial and real economy.
Mobilize capital into EM&DEs: Support platforms for piloting and scaling financial solutions for transition finance mobilization in emerging markets and developing economies.
The Associate will support key work streams and activities of the GFANZ Asia-Pacific Network with responsibilities that range from research and analysis to stakeholder engagements. The scope of the candidate’s geographical focus will be Asia, ex Japan and China.
Job Responsibilities
Event organization and coordination - assist in conceptualizing, planning, organizing and executing key events organized by the GFANZ Asia-Pacific Network (e.g., GFANZ APAC Summit, CEO roundtables, forums, etc.)
Research and analysis - Provide content support through research and analysis for key projects and workstreams.
Engagement and Capacity Building support - own and manage stakeholder relationships (e.g., policymakers, financial institutions etc.), and support senior team members with the planning and organizing meetings and engagements as required.
Project and Process Management and Database Maintenance - Upkeep and maintain internal databases (e.g., KPI tracking, tracking of alliance membership), managing translation projects, managing website updates etc.
Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities, as required.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
Up to 3 years of experience, preferably in the sustainability and sustainable finance space, with experience with stakeholder engagements and organizing events, and research and content work.
Strong ability to communicate clearly (verbally and written, including in PowerPoint).
Detail-oriented and a strong problem solver.
Strong team player, with an ability to coordinate and work together with multiple teams successfully.
Strong stakeholder management and people skills.
Good to have:
Knowledge of climate finance trends, developments and issues.
Sustainability-related knowledge or finance exposure, degree or experience.
Exposure to senior stakeholders.
Written and oral language skills in Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesian, Vietnamese, Korean and other languages in Asia Pacific is a bonus.
The candidate must:
Be a self-starter with high drive and initiative.
Be a strong team player.
Work well in ambiguous situations.
Have a keen interest and passion in sustainable development and sustainable finance.
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