Location:  Major Asian financial centre, flexible depending on candidate’s location* 
Employment: 12-month, full-time contract 
Start date: Immediate start
Remuneration: Subject to negotiation depending on experience
Sector:  Not for Profit
Applications:  Send expression of interest and resume to valerie.kwan@aigcc.net and info@aigcc.net

Role description & responsibilities
This role will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of engagements on 18 Asian focus companies in alignment with the goals of the Climate Action 100+ initiative. This will include assisting the Senior Manager with engagement co-ordination, tracking and monitoring of signatory activity, rollout of global projects at Asian markets, facilitating webinars and meetings, and assisting with signatory research needs. The role will also be a key member of the engagement co-ordination working groups and other working groups related to company benchmarking and sector decarbonisation.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Climate Action 100+.

Specific duties include: 

• Build rapport and engage investor signatories to CA100+ and co-ordinate engagement meetings where necessary.
• Track and monitor engagement progress across the 18 AIGCC Asian focus companies, assist with secretarial duties and identify investor capacity building needs.
• Develop a program of work to rollout projects in Asia, including (but not limited to):
  – Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark
  – Signatory Accountability and Review
  – Development of new indicators to the CA100+ Net Zero Company
  Benchmark
  – Global Sector Strategies
  – On-boarding of new Asian signatories

Qualifications and experience 

• Degree in a relevant area – ideally finance, economics and/or environment. 
• At least 5 years of work experience in investment and equities analysis, ESG, shareholder engagement, or corporate sustainability. Experience in working in sectors including oil and gas, electric utilities, mining, automotive and/or industrials companies would be highly regarded.
• Interest and experience in corporate climate performance including governance, emissions reduction targets and disclosure.
• Experience delivering high-quality reports and briefing papers for external stakeholders that draw on significant qualitative and quantitative research.
• Fluency in an Asian language (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) preferred
• Experience in relationship management and coordinating with partners and/or consultants to deliver a project outcome.
• Ability to evaluate workload and prioritise projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong organisational, project management, writing, verbal communication and interpersonal and skills.
• Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Able to work well independently and as a team member.
• Comfortable working with different personalities and people.
• Desire to work in a mission-driven and non-profit environment.

Work arrangements and salary
This is a full-time 12-month contract position with possibility for extension. This role is based in a major Asian financial centre, with additional regional travel as required. Note: some of the global working groups require attendance at meetings and calls outside of standard business hours.

Applying for the role
Please send a concise expression of interest/cover letter and CV to valerie.kwan@aigcc.net and info@aigcc.net. Note we will not be able to cover any relocation expenses.

AIGCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. 

Project Manager 

Location:  Major Asian financial centre, flexible depending on candidate’s location* 
Employment: 12-month, full-time contract 
Start date: Immediate start
Remuneration: Subject to negotiation depending on experience
Sector:  Not for Profit
Applications:  Send expression of interest and resume to nathan@talentnation.com.au by Friday, 12th March.  

Role description & responsibilities 
AIGCC has developed an initial set of three core training modules on climate change for investment analysts in Asia, focusing on the financial impacts of climate change and regulatory risks (the “why”), TCFD framework and reporting, and integrating climate risks and opportunities into investment strategy (the “how”). This training has been developed to meet investor demand for an updated, online training program to enable analysts and portfolio managers to begin applying climate risks and opportunities to portfolio analysis and company valuation. This role will be responsible for managing the delivery and rollout of this program to suit existing member needs, while promoting the contents to a wider range of stakeholders in key markets for wider dissemination and uptake.  

The project manager will be responsible for managing contractors for the maintenance, updating and translation of learning materials and conducting stakeholder outreach with investors, regulators, educational institutions and regional investor networks as appropriate to develop advanced modules to suit emerging needs. This will include coordinating meetings with a Project Advisory Committee to seek investor member feedback on course delivery and content development. The role will also contribute to global strategic projects and working groups in support of investor initiatives to drive the transition to zero carbon economies in key Asian markets including Japan, South Korea, China and others on a needs basis. The role reports to the Manager, Asia Policy and Projects, who is based in Tokyo, Japan.   

Specific duties include: 

• Develop and deliver a program of work including:
  – Course delivery and maintenance to members/non-members
  – Project Advisory Committee and member consultations on existing/new content and delivery
  – Content localization/adjustment/translation
  – Advanced module development e.g. TCFD integration for asset owners and asset managers
  -Scope and secure revenue streams for additional advanced module development   
• Manage access to course materials on the online learning system, including identification of contractors to support further material maintenance and respond to user needs as they arise.  
• Ensure course content is compatible with CFA Institute requirements for CPD points and liaise with relevant stakeholders relating to accreditation of course materials for professional development. 
• Conduct stakeholder outreach and partnership development with investors, government bodies, green finance centres and sustainable finance associations across regional markets to enable the delivery of course contents to a wider audience, in close coordination with country-based AIGCC staff.  
• Develop and oversee promotional collateral  
• Contribute to systems for documenting and reporting on activities for partners/sponsors.  
• Actively contribute subject matter expertise to the monthly AIGCC members meeting and other AIGCC working groups as appropriate to ensure coordination with other AIGCC initiatives as required 
• Represent AIGCC via member working groups, at investor webinars or events as required.  

Qualifications and experience 

• Degree in a relevant area – ideally finance, economics and/or environment. 
• At least 5 years of work experience in project management, ESG, shareholder engagement, or corporate sustainability. Experience in working in or with financial services companies would be highly regarded. 
• Strong organisational, project management, writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Experience delivering high-quality projects and coordinating with partners and/or consultants to deliver a project outcome. 
• Solid skills and experience in stakeholder outreach and partnership building, preferably with government, professional associations or global institutions. 
• Fluency in an Asian language (Japanese, Chinese, Korean) preferred 
• Ability to evaluate workload and prioritise projects in a fast-paced, demanding environment. 
• Able to direct and manage multiple projects at the same time. 
• Able to work well independently and as a team member. 
• Comfortable working with different personalities and people. 
• Desire to work in a mission-driven and non-profit environment. 
• Solid knowledge and interest in the financial impacts of climate change as they relate to investment decision making and relevant frameworks and methodologies a plus.  
• Experience in developing or delivering training materials and resources for a corporate audience, preferably using online learning platforms an advantage. 
• A high level of credibility, integrity and a commitment to excellence in all deliverables. 

Work arrangements and salary 

This is a full-time 12-month contract position with possibility for extension. This role is based in a major Asian financial centre, with additional regional travel as required when possible. Note: some of the global working groups require attendance at meetings and calls outside of standard business hours. 

Working in an industry association is about working in a small environment where people’s opinions are valued and listened to. We encourage open communication and transparency and promote a dynamic work environment.  

Applying for the role 

Please send a concise expression of interest/cover letter and CV to nathan@talentnation.com.au

AIGCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.