Sustainable Finance Senior Associate, Latin America

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The Sustainable Finance Senior Associate, LAC will support the implementation of the GTF expansion by providing technical assistance on sustainable finance instruments, particularly thematic bonds, to public and private sector stakeholders across LAC in coordination with the Sustainable Finance Officer for LAC.

The Senior Associate will assist the Sustainable Finance Officer, LAC in capacity building, policy development, and investment mobilization efforts to enhance the adoption of sustainable finance frameworks. This includes engaging with financial regulators, financial institutions, sovereign and corporate issuers, and development partners to promote green and sustainable investments.
- Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)_

**INTRODUCTION TO GGGI**:
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

**PURPOSE**:
The Sustainable Finance Senior Associate will support the delivery of technical assistance to perspective issuers, accompanying them throughout the pre
- and post-issuance process, including stakeholders engagement (regulators, arrangers, underwriters, stock exchanges, investors, guarantors), green bond framework development, green project pipeline development, roadshow organization and delivery, second party opinion negotiation, development of impact reporting. S/he is expected to take the lead on the development of pre
- and post-issuance processes of thematic bonds, with mínimal support from external consultants.

**ENGAGEMENT**:

- Will report to the Sustainable Finance Officer, LAC.
- Support stakeholder engagement, including government agencies, regulators, financial institutions, development banks, and climate finance entities.
- Maintain strong working relationships with various ministries (e.g., Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Environment), development institutions and financial market players.
- Participate in policy dialogues to advance green finance frameworks in prioritized LAC countries.
- Engage with donors and institutional investors to explore financing opportunities for sustainable finance projects.

**DELIVERY**:
Thematic Bond Advisory:

- Support issuers throughout pre
- and post-issuance processes.
- Conduct thematic bond readiness assessments for prospective issuers.
- Identify and prioritize eligible projects for thematic bond financing.
- Assist in developing thematic bond governance structures (e.g., impact monitoring, use-of-proceeds management).
- Provide guidance on impact reporting and alignment with international standards and principles.
- Support issuers in obtaining Second Party Opinions (SPOs) from accredited verifiers and external verification for impact reports.

Policy and Market Development:

- Conduct research on barriers to thematic bond issuance in LAC and propose solutions.
- Provide technical input on sustainable finance policy frameworks in collaboration with regulators.
- Assist in the development of impact indicators for periodic bond reporting.
- Prepare presentations and external communication material for potential issuers

Capacity Building & Knowledge Sharing:

- Develop capacity-building modules for public and private sector actors.
- Contribute to international learning networks to exchange best practices on thematic bonds.
- Publish case studies, reports, and policy briefs to support knowledge dissemination.

Program Management & Reporting:

- Assist in internal and external reporting on projects being implemented.
- Monitor and evaluate sustainable finance activities and outputs to ensure alignment with program goals.
- Assist in preparing concept notes to the GTF Board and monitor and track project deliverables and budget execution.
- Support the preparation of funding proposals for international climate funds (e.g., Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, Global Environment Facility).

**REQUIREMENTS**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be a Colombian citizen or have a valid work permit in Colombia.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Sustainable Development or related fields.
- At least 5 years of experience in financial institutions, development organizations, finance or economics ministries, stock exchanges or capital markets.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in sustainable finance (preferably in thematic bonds).
- Strong understanding of green finance instruments, sustainable investment frameworks, and impact reporting.
- Familiarity with sustainable finance taxonomies, standards (e.g., ICMA Principles), and ESG regulations.
- Fluency in English (written and verbal);
- Advanced degree (Master’s in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or Sustainable Development).
- Experience working with regulator