[WWF-Korea] Sustainable Finance Programme Officer 채용

Major Functions of the Position

Sustainable Finance officer will develop the Korea finance practice strategy, green finance guidelines for finance institutions, policy guidance with regulators, the development of suitable risk management tools, and the development of new financial products that support sustainable development. He/she will research emerging sustainable finance issues, encourage engagement and capacity building of financial institutions and do advocacy with financial institutions. He/she will communicate and work with WWF Asia Sustainable Finance Hub, WWF International Finance Practice and conservation experts across the network..

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

§  Strategy development and financial market transformation: Develop Korea Finance practice strategy to identify priority FIs for engagement to secure public commitments that incorporate sustainability into corporate practices in order to shift industry-wide norms and SOPs.

§  Stakeholder outreach and relationship management: Manage bilateral relationships with key investors (asset owners, asset managers), banks, stock exchanges, government ministries, etc. to mobilize finance sector players to leverage their power as shareholders, lenders, and regulators to drive change in corporate behaviour.

§  Campaigns related to sustainable finance policy advocacy: Constructively engage with financial regulators and finance industry associations to advocate for the development, adoption, and implementation of more robust sustainable finance regulations. In some cases, directly support the development of these regulations and/or provide input and feedback on regulations being developed.

§  Research: Conduct research on ESG issues and sustainability disclosures and asses/benchmark FIs’ extent of ESG integration. Manage the design and writing of reports and guides to be used to engage FIs.

§  Education: Build capacity for finance sector professionals on how to integrate ESG risks and opportunities into their purpose, policies, processes, staffing decisions, product development and portfolio evaluations. Work with WWF commodity, climate and water experts to distill insights and knowledge into guidance for the finance sector.

§  Communications: Manage relationships with mainstream finance, sustainable finance, and sustainability-focused media outlets. Write and publish research papers, blog articles, and opinion pieces. Participate in key sustainable finance conferences by speaking on panels and presenting WWF research and tools to raise awareness throughout the region on pressing natural capital and sustainable finance issues. 

§   Project management and development: Lead project delivery from project planning to successful delivery of scope of works agreed and achieve project objectives and outcomes, manage project financials and funder expectation through appropriate communication and reporting, and lead proposal development and contribute to secure funds for stable on-going programme activities with qualities.

Qualification & Experience

Knowledge & Experience

§   Bachelor’s (or higher) degree needed, Master’s Degree preferred, in either finance, (energy/environment) economics or environment management;

§   Minimum 3 years of professional job experience or relevant academic research experience in the area of finance, consulting, sustainability, ESG or responsible investment;

§   Experiences in working with team and collaborating teams in enterprises needed;

§   Experience working with corporates is preferred

§   Knowledge of sustainable finance tools of WWF such as SUSBA, SUSREG, RESPOND is preferred

Skills & Competencies

§   Understanding of how environmental concerns relate to material business risks and opportunities;

§   Knowledge of the finance sector levers for change as they relate to sustainability;

§   Ability to analyze ESG issues and to effectively communicate these to FI partners;

§   Ability to prioritize and operate under tight deadlines;

§   Ability to work independently and proactively;

§   Excellent oral and written communication skills;

§   Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in both English and Korean

Attitude

§   Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

Working Relationships

§   Internal: work with climate & energy programme team, report to director of conservation and partnership, collaborate with conservation and partnership team, communication collaborate with communication team, fundraising team, and finance and administration team, and work with conservation director and other relevant colleagues in the network

§   External: With financial institutions, regulators, stock exchanges, responsible finance platforms, consultants, civil societies and governments

Type of contract

1 year Fixed term (following 3 months probationary period)

According to the fixed term review, extended contract can be offered.