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Head / Lead - Climate Finance
ArthanMumbai, Maharashtra, India30+ days ago
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Job descriptionLead the identification, design, and registration of carbon projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and nature-based solutions. Ensure compliance with MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification) standards and carbon credit issuance protocols. Monitor developments in both voluntary and compliance markets, incorporating emerging trends into advisory strategies. Manage third-party validation and verification processes, ensuring the quality and credibility of emission reduction claims. Structure tailored climate finance solutions, including green bonds, ESG debt instruments, and blended finance models that mobilize capital for decarbonization. Guide clients in aligning with international climate finance frameworks and integrating ESG principles into investment decision-making. Collaborate with internal teams to embed climate finance components in broader consulting assignments. Influence policy and regulatory environments to enable scalable adoption of carbon finance solutions across sectors. Master's in Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or related fields. Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a closely related field. 10+ years of experience in financial services or consulting. Demonstrated ability to design and execute carbon finance strategies, including experience in carbon credit monetization. Strong understanding of carbon market mechanisms like VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, and Article 6. Proven experience in structuring financial instruments, green bonds, blended finance, and ESG-linked products. Experience conducting climate risk assessments and financial due diligence for sustainability projects. Strategic thinking with the ability to translate climate goals into finance-ready models. Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing cross-disciplinary teams. Strong client relationship and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to work at the intersection of policy, technology, and capital. Experience representing organizations in external forums, consultations, and networks. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication, especially for technical and strategic presentations. Adaptability to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Expertise in carbon markets and climate finance mechanisms, including familiarity with MRV systems and offset protocols. Strong understanding of financial modeling, structuring, and risk assessment for decarbonization projects. Hands-on experience with carbon project development and registration under international standards. Working knowledge of ESG-linked instruments, green bonds, and regulatory compliance related to sustainable finance. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for working across functions and with diverse stakeholders. High level of adaptability and problem-solving, especially in evolving policy and market environments. Strong integrity and accountability in managing financial and environmental data. A proactive learning mindset with the ability to absorb new standards, taxonomies, and tools. Alignment with the org's mission of sustainability and climate leadership. Willingness to engage cross-functionally across technical, policy, and finance teams. Open and clear communication style, with respect for feedback and constructive dialogue. Ability to collaborate effectively in a high-performance yet purpose-driven culture. Entrepreneurial and self-driven, but with a strong sense of team orientation and shared goals. Flexibility to operate in both structured consulting environments and dynamic field settings. Client meetings across India. Site visits for carbon project validation and verification. Participation in policy discussions, industry events, and capacity-building workshops.
About the Role :
On behalf of one of our client organizations, Arthan is hiring a seasoned professional to lead the design and execution of carbon finance and climate investment strategies for a pioneering organization working at the intersection of sustainability, decarbonization, and financial innovation.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how carbon markets and climate finance mechanisms are structured and deployed, directly contributing to India's low-carbon transition. You will work closely with internal teams, investors, clients, and regulators to unlock capital, shape strategy, and develop high-impact climate finance instruments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and Execute Carbon Finance Strategy : Lead the development of carbon finance frameworks aligned with global and domestic carbon markets to support decarbonization goals.
- Carbon Credit Monetization : Structure and implement end-to-end carbon projects (identification to credit issuance and monetization) under VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, and Article 6.
- Climate Finance Instrumentation : Design and advise on green bonds, ESG-linked debt, and blended finance structures for mobilizing capital toward climate goals.
- Climate & Financial Risk Analysis : Conduct financial and climate risk assessments for sustainable investments and carbon assets.
- Strategic Advisory : Guide public and private stakeholders on ESG frameworks, net-zero pathways, and climate-aligned capital strategies.
- Market Engagement & Thought Leadership : Represent the organization in national / international forums, policy discussions, and investor networks to advance carbon finance ecosystems.
- Team Development : Build and mentor a high-performing, cross-disciplinary team focused on climate and carbon finance.
- Policy & Market Literacy Support : Contribute to capacity building for stakeholders through training programs and market awareness initiatives.
Focus Areas :
1. Carbon Market Development and Project Execution
2. Climate Finance Structuring and Strategy
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Travel expectations :
The role is based in Mumbai but may require domestic and occasional international travel (estimated at 50% of the time), which includes :
Deadline to Apply : 24th September 2025
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