Job Description
Job Title: Job Title: Senior Policy Manager – Japan
Location: Remote - Japan
Salary: JPY 10,000,000
🚀 We’re on a mission to mobilse global capital for climate action.
We’re eager to foster senior-level government collaboration in Japan to propel our rapid energy transition goals.
We want to drive transition and positively impact the world we live in.
How you’ll contribute
- Lead policy representation across Japan for projects in energy, manufacturing, economic transition financing, sustainable finance regulations, and climate policies.
- Design and disseminate high-quality and relevant policy materials for the transition agenda.
- Identify and actively pursue opportunities within the Japanese policy-making process, leveraging established networks and fostering relationships with decision-makers, to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of policies that align with our goals.
- Navigate the complexities of the political landscape and seize strategic opportunities that arise in the course of policy discussions and formulation, advising domestic institutions to align finance with net-zero pathways.
- Work closely and coordinate effectively with the Regional Lead to ensure that our approach to stakeholder engagement is cohesive, strategically aligned, and leverages existing relationships.
- Focus on building and nurturing strong, productive networks with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, and industry organisations, to create a supportive ecosystem for transition finance.
You should apply if:
You’re passionate about our work and the mission of Climate Bonds!
You have in-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape.
You are a clear and concise native-level Japanese speaker who is also confident communicating in English, including strong writing skills.
You have an existing network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) and can quickly develop relationships with new market actors and policy makers
You have multiple years experience of the Japanese policy-making process, with proven ability to identify and leverage influential points of engagement.
You have a track record of policy development, advocacy, or advisory roles in climate, finance, or energy.
Are comfortable representing Climate Bonds in high-level policy or public forums.
What’s in it for you?
📍This role is fully remote
⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.
✈️ Opportunities to work from another location
✅ Make a meaningful impact every day!
