Senior Sustainable Finance Lead - Japan

Department: Japan

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Remote, Remote, Remote, Remote

How youll contribute

• Develop CBI technical positions, policy recommendations and strategic advice on transition and resilience finance in Japan.
• Provide advisory into key workstreams in Japan, including Green List alignment, GX Bond alignment with CBI standards, and expansion of subnational bond issuance.
• Engage in senior stakeholder discussions, working groups and consultations, and support strategic engagement with government, financial institutions and other key stakeholders.
• Identify emerging opportunities for Japan’s sustainable finance market and advise the Japan Team on priorities for CBI engagement and market development.

You should apply if you can demonstrate...

• Fluency in written and spoken Japanese and English
• Master’s degree in relevant fields
• Professional experience in providing policy advisory on climate transition and resilience finance.
• Strong knowledge of Japan’s climate and financial-sector policy landscape.
• Experience analysing financial frameworks, policies or standards and translating technical issues into practical recommendations.
• Experience engaging with government institutions, financial-sector stakeholders or other senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Japan-based and international teams.

Whats in it for you?