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Head – Climate Finance (Mumbai)

Head – Climate Finance (Mumbai)

ConfidentialMumbai, India
9 days ago
Job description

About the Role

The Head – Climate Finance will play a pivotal role in bridging financial innovation and climate ambition , leading the organization's climate finance strategy and operations. The role carries full P&L responsibility, oversight of a growing team, and accountability for business development and delivery .

Key responsibilities include :

  • Design & Execute Climate Finance Strategy : Develop frameworks aligned with global and domestic carbon markets.
  • Carbon Credit Monetization : Lead end-to-end projects including identification, registration, verification, and monetization under VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, and Article 6.
  • Climate Finance Structuring : Structure instruments like green bonds, ESG-linked debt, and blended finance to mobilize capital for climate goals.
  • Risk & Advisory : Conduct financial and climate risk assessments; guide clients, governments, and multilaterals on ESG frameworks and net-zero pathways.
  • Leadership : Build and mentor a cross-disciplinary team of finance professionals.
  • Market Engagement : Represent the organization in forums, policy discussions, and investor networks.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 12–15 years of experience in financial services, carbon markets, or sustainability consulting (flexible for strong profiles).
  • Strong finance industry network (non-negotiable).
  • Deep expertise in carbon credit monetization and familiarity with standards (VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, Article 6).
  • Proven track record in financial modeling, structuring climate finance instruments, and ESG-linked products .
  • Experience in team leadership, P&L ownership, business development, and project delivery .
  • Sector exposure across renewable energy, energy efficiency, nature-based solutions, carbon markets, and ESG investing .

    • Why Apply

    This is a rare opportunity to :

  • Shape the climate finance ecosystem in India at a systems level.
  • Combine financial acumen with sustainability impact .
  • Lead strategy, innovation, and implementation in carbon markets and green finance.
  • Represent at national and international platforms while influencing policy and market development.

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    Skills Required

    Financial Modeling, Team Leadership, Business Development, Risk Advisory, Project Delivery

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