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Senior Sustainable Finance Lead - Japan
OtherRemote — Japan
Published on 2026-10-27
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About this role
Provide senior technical leadership for CBI’s work advancing transition and resilience finance in Japan. The role advises on policy and market developments and supports engagement with government, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. This is an initial six-month fixed-term contract.
About the company
Climate Bonds Initiative is a nonprofit that mobilises capital for climate action by setting standards, certifying green debt, and providing data and policy guidance for the sustainable bond market.
What you'll do
- Develop technical positions, policy recommendations, and strategic advice on transition and resilience finance in Japan
- Advise on Green List alignment, GX Bond alignment with CBI standards, and subnational bond issuance
- Engage in senior stakeholder discussions, working groups, and consultations
- Identify market opportunities and advise the Japan Team on engagement priorities
What we're looking for
- Fluent written and spoken Japanese and English
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Professional experience advising on climate transition and resilience finance
- Strong knowledge of Japan’s climate and financial-sector policy landscape
- Experience analysing financial frameworks, policies, or standards and translating technical issues into practical recommendations
- Experience engaging with government, financial-sector, or other senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work across Japan-based and international teams
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities to work from another location