Technical Assistance Senior Analyst

Summary

Join the Climate Bonds Initiative as a Technical Assistance Senior Analyst and contribute to the development of sustainable debt markets in ASEAN and Africa. Lead and support technical assistance projects focused on labelled bond issuance, conduct market research, and train market participants. This role requires strong communication skills, experience in finance or related fields, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The position offers opportunities for career progression, structured development, and a diverse work environment.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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