Senior Policy Programme Manager, EMDE Taskforce

About IIGCC

IIGCC is an investor-led membership organisation with c.400 members across 20+ countries. We bring the investment community together to navigate the risks and opportunities of the transition and support progress towards a net zero and climate resilient future.

We work with our members to create guidance, tools, frameworks and resources that can help them, in their individual contexts, to manage climate-related financial risk within their individual portfolios. Our work also supports investors to make the most of opportunities presented by the transition towards a decarbonised global economy and the realities of a changing climate. We cover a range of important topics, including net zero, adaptation and resilience, emerging markets and developing economies, and nature.

Through our leading work, we help investors to navigate implementation of climate considerations in their individual portfolios, advocate for a more supportive policy environment, and provide them with the tools to undertake effective stewardship and engagement with companies, and the wider market.

More information at www.iigcc.org.

The role

We are looking for a senior policy manager to lead the policy workstream of the Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDE) Taskforce, for which IIGCC is the secretariat. The Taskforce is an industry led initiative convened by the UK government focused on mobilising increased institutional investment for climate and development in EMDEs. The policy workstream is currently focussed on prudential regulation and how that impacts treatment of higher risk products and capital allocation to EMDEs.

The postholder will be responsible for positioning IIGCC as a knowledge partner to the EMDE Taskforce, contributing strategic ideas, proactively scoping out opportunities for the future development of the policy work stream, ensuring successful output delivery, and managing key relationships, often at senior executive level. The role will involve regular engagement with senior figures, including investors, policymakers, civil society, and businesses.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading and engaging in influencing activities on an international level which support the headline goal of increasing capital allocation into EMDE’s. In practice, this means successfully influencing relevant international financial architecture (i.e. G20, FSB, IMF etc) and decision-making processes, with a preliminary focus on the prudential regulatory landscape, covering both banks and insurers.

While this role is initially offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months, we hope that the contract can be extended.

Main responsibilities

-     Advance the Taskforce’s policy agenda by leading the coordination and delivery of the policy workstream, including as a knowledge partner by proactively identifying pathways of influence.

-     Work collaboratively with the EMDE Taskforce Lead to ensure the policy workstream is feeding into and supporting the overall EMDE Taskforce objective and the EMDE Taskforce lead has the input required.

-     Identify key points of influence in the prudential regulatory landscape and financial architecture at a global level and build relationships with relevant fora on behalf of the EMDE taskforce to support the Taskforce’s overall objectives.

-     Manage relationships with investors and key external stakeholders.

-     Represent IIGCC in external fora, including public speaking when required.

-     Present to and report updates to the Taskforce Leadership and Delivery groups.

-     Support the Taskforce’s fundraising and communication activities as required.

-     When possible, work collaboratively with IS and Policy Programme Directors to support IIGCC’s wider policy work on increasing capital flow to EMDE’s and other areas that institutional investors treat as higher risk (e.g. nature or climate solutions investments).

-     Work with staff across all three IIGCC programmes to promote a joined-up approach to policy work related to financial architecture and de-risking investments for institutional investors. This includes being strategic and scoping out possible work the policy programme could engage on (independently of the taskforce) in this area.

Skills and experience

-     Typically requires experience equivalent to 8–12 years in relevant roles, though equivalent expertise gained through alternative career paths will be considered.

-     An understanding of international financial architecture and a familiarity with the landscape of prudential regulations, key players, and how it impacts risk adjusted returns and consequently capital flows to emerging markets (and other high-risk investments).

-     An understanding of the broad concept of prudential (and other financial) regulation and the mechanism through which it impacts risk treatment and capital allocation from institutional investors. Technical expertise on prudential regulation is valued but not required.

-     Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level with a track record of delivering complex policy, regulatory, or finance‑related work in an international or multi‑stakeholder context.

-     Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to influence policy makers and organisations at various levels, including through multi-stakeholder events, conferences, and policy roundtables.

-     Existing relationships with key actors in prudential regulatory landscape would be beneficial but not required.

-     Strong team player who collaborates openly with others and with confidence engaging credibly at all levels.

-     Self-starter, highly organised with associated project management skills, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities effectively

-     Fluency in English (written and spoken)

-     Willingness to travel occasionally, including internationally

-     Proficiency in routine MS Office applications (Word, excel, Outlook).

Why work at IIGCC?

People join IIGCC because they care deeply about making a difference by bringing the investment community together to navigate the risks and opportunities of the transition and support progress towards a net zero and climate resilient future. In return, IIGCC offers its employees a competitive salary with a wide range of benefits and supportive ways of working. You can find the full list of our benefits on our website.

Applications

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant skills, capabilities and experience for the role by completing the application form on our website here. If you have any queries, please email vacancy@iigcc.org.

Recruitment timeline

IIGCC reviews applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early depending on the volume and quality of applications received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note:

-     Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

-     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IIGCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, marital status, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.