Technical Assistance Senior Analyst - Internal Applicants Only

Job Title: Job Title: Technical Assistance Senior Analyst

Location: Remote - based in UK or South Africa

Department: Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (CBTA)

Position reports to: Head of CBTA

Level: 5

Purpose:

The Senior Analyst will have a range of responsibilities focusing on technical delivery of projects in markets CBTA operate in, predominantly ASEAN and Africa. 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 focused on labelled bond issuance process which will require a good understanding of ICMA’s Green, Social Bond Principles.
• 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.
• The ability to train market participants on climate change and the relevant debt financing instruments in emerging markets will be a key responsibility.
• Interact and liaise with CBI’s headquarters including Data and Markets teams to reflect cur-rent best practices seen in market, to Technical Assistance deliverables.
• Liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders, when necessary, to ensure the correct ap-plication of other regional and local regulatory requirements.
• Support Programmes Officer on budget management and other governance & administrative tasks.

Requirements

Essential:

• Undergraduate 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 or training.

Benefits

• Impactful responsibilities from the day you join with responsibility for your own learning curve, the role is what you make of it and the possibilities depend on you.
• Amazing opportunities for career progression and structured career development – we’ll work with you to explore your learning development and career potential

• We offer a structured and bespoke induction programme specifically suited to the team you’ll be joining and the specific role you’ll be doing. During your first few months, you’ll be given all the training you need to succeed in your role.
• Opportunity to attend a series of Lunch and Learns, delivered by internal subject matter experts and external guest speakers

• An international and diverse work atmosphere

• The chance to be part of our rapid growth and play a key role in the next exciting phase of Climate Bonds Initiative journey

• Everyone that joins us is given the opportunity to undertake our signature GSS+ Bonds Training.