Senior Investment Associate

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Description

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• The Senior Investment Associate applies knowledge of the project/portfolio lifecycle to identify and meet critical path milestones, and to implement tasks (including production of documents) in a timely and high-quality fashion for the processing or supervision of projects. He/she shall also build his/her understanding of GGGI project development methodology as guided by the Regional Office of Asia, Regional Director – Asia and in line with the country team and project team requirements.

• Draft investment documentation and interpret complex term sheets under the guidance of senior staffs in the Asia Regional Office
• Implement comprehensive research and analysis to recommend compelling business cases for new potential opportunities
• Researches the investment flow from the MDBs and bilateral and multilateral agencies to GGGI member countries in Asia and apprises the ROA team members/management of the possible projects GGGI can provide to aid the fund flow.
• Identify new green investment projects drawn from the country programs, based on country needs, gaps, GGGI’s strategy, and strengths.
• Apply specialized finance skills to use assumptions in the creation of financial projections for  renewable energy and green infrastructure assets.
• Organizes analytical work to ensure that deliverables against milestones are provided promptly
• Support the Regional Lead with go-to-market activities, including mapping, engagement, and negotiation    with the investors.
• Collects and analyses project indicators for reporting to HQ main events such as the annual meeting and all staff meetings and to third parties and external stakeholders.
• Support Regional Lead in (pre-) feasibility assessments of green investment/infrastructure projects and programs.
• Support the development of relevant financing mechanisms and risk reduction instruments for the identified projects.
• Support development and sharing of knowledge products in the field of green investment project design and preparation.
• Provide technical advice to other staff and government counterparts on green investment projects and programs.
• Undertake other relevant tasks as assigned by the Investment Regional Lead and the ROA investment team.

• University degree in areas such as international business, business administration, corporate finance, or related field
• 4 years of substantive relevant experience in project development, impact investments, and/or investment appraisal in public or private sector organizations with a sound understanding of the project finance cycle or related areas.
• Experience and familiarity with sustainable banking initiatives and standards is an asset.
• Experience in Carbon accounting/pricing and Loss and damage would be a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel required.
• Verbal and written fluency in English

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