Job description
Job Title: Job Title: Technical Assistance Senior Analyst
Location: UK
Department: Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (CBTA)
Position reports to: Head of CBTA
Salary: £55,000
Purpose:
The Senior Analyst will have a range of responsibilities focusing on technical delivery of projects in markets CBTA operate in, predominantly the UK. The CBTA team mandate is to support clients and beneficiaries in emerging markets develop and growth the sustainable debt market be it through the issuances of labelled bonds or banking instruments. The range of activities include the process of issuing a thematic debt, which includes framework review, a portfolio assessment to identify green/sustainable projects, assets and/or activities using an international or local taxonomy. In addition, CBTA also does market assessment to determine the ecosystem for issuers and domestic investors/financiers and provides guidance in terms investment decisions in sustainable assets and activities.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Lead or Support in the delivery of technical assistance deliverables which will require a good understanding of taxonomies, international standards or sector criteria for green and transition activities.
- Market research and report development that provides an overview sustainable market, reflects an understanding of the development of the sustainable debt market, the relevant regulations and key trends of financing innovation in sectors
- Interact and liaise with CBI’s headquarters including Standards and Certification teams to ensure correct application of CBI standards and taxonomies to Technical Assistance deliverables.
- Liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders, when necessary, to ensure the correct application of other regional and local taxonomies.
- Support Programmes Officer on budget management and other governance & administrative tasks.
- Support, if necessary, to deliver trainings and presentations for Technical Assistance.
Essential:
- Master’s degree in finance, Engineering, Business, Economics, or related fields.
- Excellent communication (writing and speaking) skills in English and one other language (preferable)
- Ability to get things done while exercising good judgment.
- Creative and organised, with attention to detail.
- Collaborative and efficient in working with colleagues from other teams
- At least 5 years of experience in any one of these areas: investing, financing, policy design, taxonomy design.
- Knowledge of finance, capital markets, bond issuances
- Ability to work independently and problem-solving initiative.
- Self-motivated and flexible.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel for work
Desirable:
Experience in issuing a bond
Previous experience in Technical Assistance and/or project management.
Opportunity to work with a global team on stimulating projects that have a positive impact globally
Work with Thought Leaders and grow your career
Opportunity to be creative and innovative
NGO Competitive salary
Remote and flexible working
A family-friendly and inclusive environment
25+ days holiday
