Senior Programme Associate

The Sustainable Finance Institute Asia (SFIA) is an independent institute established to catalyse ideas on sustainable finance at the policy level, as well as propel action in support of those policy ideas in Asia, particularly in ASEAN. We are looking for a Senior Programme Associate with strong written and spoken language skills, positive attitude, critical thinking aptitude, organisational skills and research and analytical capabilities.

The Senior Programme Associate will report to the Programme Director and collaborate closely with the broader SFIA team to deliver unbiased, credible policy recommendations and implementation support to countries in the region, particularly ASEAN Member States. In this context, the role requires staying well-informed on regional developments in sustainable finance and managing multiple tasks to support the delivery of the sustainability agenda. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is very responsive, proactive and can collaborate effectively within a team while also working independently to meet deliverables. Strong coordination skills and technical knowledge are essential, or at a minimum, the ability to quickly build technical competencies through mentorship and self-learning.

About the Role

The responsibilities of the Senior Programme Associate include but are not limited to:

·       Conduct research and analysis to capture information and salient points on specific sustainable finance or ESG-related issues, particularly in the ASEAN region.

·       Prepare deliverables including reports, meeting minutes, presentations and board papers.

·       Assist in coordinating and managing inputs from senior-level ASEAN regulators for the development of various projects.

·       Coordinate and support the management of projects, including preparing fundraising materials, monitoring timelines, administrative support and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.

·       Contribute to the development of SFIA's technical acumen and capabilities.

·       Provide cross-team support as requested.

Attributes of the Candidate

The ideal Senior Programme Associate will have the following:

·       Minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience, with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Communications, Sustainable Finance, Energy/Climate Policy, Climate Finance, Business, Commerce, or other related areas.

·       Native-level proficiency in English.

·       Strong organisational skills, research, writing and analytical capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail.

·       Diplomatic and measured.

·       Able to work independently and collaboratively.

·       Ability to multi-task while prioritising deadlines.

·       Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·       Previous exposure to sustainable finance, climate change, sustainability or other ESG-related matters is an advantage.

Please submit an A4 covering letter outlining your skills and achievements against the role responsibilities, why you would like to join us and your salary expectations, along with your up-to-date CV at

Please use the job title: Senior Programme Associate, Singapore as the subject in your email. Applications without a cover letter will not be assessed.

We appreciate everyone's application, but only have the resources to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you are unsuccessful for this role. If this is you, we appreciate your support and consideration and hope you will continue to consider roles with SFIA in the future.

CLOSING DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2025