Asia Regional Lead, Capital Sustainability

JOB DESCRIPTION
About Capital for Sustainability (C4S)

Capital for Sustainability (C4S) is a philanthropic initiative whose mission is to align private capital with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on climate action in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Our goal is to double LMIC private climate finance in five years.

Capital for Sustainability is a fiscally sponsored fund at Assets Under Movement (AUM+).

The Asia Regional Lead is the primary subject matter expert and portfolio owner for C4S's work in Asia, with focus on the South Asia and Southeast Asia sub-regions. This is a senior individual contributor role reporting to the Managing Director, with a dotted reporting line to the Chief of Staff for day-to-day coordination.

• Implement and lead private climate finance funding strategies across
  
  Asia, withfocuson the South Asia and Southeast Asiasub-regions.
• Identify, structure, and oversee projects and funding proposals aligned with C4S'sstrategic priorities.
• Projectmanageregional efforts including developing reporting, metrics, goals, and analysis.
• Leverage and analyze data to continually improve regional strategic efforts.

• Oversee grant cycle in the Asia region.
• Manage the relationship with fiscal sponsors, includingprocessinggrantsandcontracts.
• Ensure effective monitoring of grantees and investees for impact and compliance.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.

• Build andmaintainpartnerships with private financial institutions, relevant government agencies, and community-based stakeholders.
• Serve as a spokesperson forC4S at relevant forums, conferences, and coalitions.
• Advocate for private climate finance solutions at national and regional levels.

• Support capacity building and knowledge transfer with grantees and partners.
• Produce thought leadership and communications(presentations, articles, social media posts) around mobilizing private capital for climate solutions in Asianeconomies.

• 7-10 years of experience in private climate finance, including direct work with banks, credit unions, fintechs, asset managers, insurance companies,and/or venture capital firms.
• 3+years leadership experience managing portfolios.
• Fluency in
  English
  . Additional Asianlanguages a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiplemediumto a vast variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectivelyrepresentC4S externally in a variety of settings.
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Ability to effectively build andmaintaindeep partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience with both sides of the grantmaking relationship: structuring and overseeing grants as afunderand managing reporting and compliance obligations as a grantee.
• Strong understanding ofAsia’s private climate finance landscape.

This opportunity is a remote position open to all candidates eligible to work inthe following

Asiancountries:

Singapore, Bangladesh, Philippines, Vietnam, China (including Hong Kong),or Indonesia. Sponsored work visas are not available for this opportunity.

Salary:$80,000-$100,000

USD to be paid in local currency equivalent.

This position is foratermofone-year.

Position extension is subject toreview.

At Assets Under Movement,we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and weprovide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected byfederal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and encourage you to apply, even if youdon’tmeet all qualifications listed.