Senior analyst - Green Finance
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Job Opportunity: Senior Analyst Green Finance
Location: Cape Town (CBD)
Salary: R48000 R52000 per month (CTC includes medical aid contribution)
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Organisation
We are a mission-driven non-profit organisation working to drive the growth of South Africas green economy one that is low carbon resource-efficient and socially inclusive. Our work involves partnering with businesses investors and government entities to remove barriers to the adoption and scaling of green technologies and services.
Our five-year strategy aims to double our impact and footprint promoting green infrastructure solutions that are globally relevant and locally effective.
About the Green Finance Programme
The Green Finance Programme exists to unlock and scale finance for sustainable and low-carbon initiatives. This is achieved through ecosystem building strategic partnerships and specialised research. The programme operates across sectors including renewable energy sustainable agriculture water and wastewater and the circular economy.
Key focus areas:
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Market research and data collection
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Dissemination of finance insights and tools
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Support for bankable green projects
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Access to finance facilitation
Role Overview: Senior Analyst Green Finance
We are seeking a strategic analytical and impact-driven professional to join the Green Finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the development of sustainable infrastructure finance in South Africa particularly in projects that enhance climate resilience and public-sector capability.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in generating knowledge engaging stakeholders structuring finance and advancing innovative mechanisms for green investment.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct financial modelling feasibility studies and business case development
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Structure finance for green infrastructure projects
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Develop investment-ready pipelines
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Lead or contribute to strategic stakeholder engagements and workshops
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Align project support with SDGs ESG metrics Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards
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Collaborate with municipalities funders government entities and DFIs
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Oversee internal and external project delivery including budgets and timelines
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Translate financial and market data into actionable insights
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Postgraduate degree (Masters preferred) in Finance Development Finance Economics Commerce or Business Management
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Minimum 4 years relevant experience in financial analysis modelling or feasibility assessments
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Demonstrated experience in green infrastructure or sustainable finance
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Knowledge of public sector finance and project implementation (advantageous)
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Familiarity with sustainable finance and impact frameworks (e.g. SDGs ESG blended finance)
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Existing networks in green economy finance or infrastructure sectors
Desired Skills & Competencies
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Exceptional written and verbal communication
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Independent proactive and action-oriented mindset
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Comfortable in public speaking and high-level stakeholder engagements
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Professional detail-driven and results-oriented
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Understanding of South Africas green economy and climate policy frameworks
Why Join Us
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Shape South Africas green finance future
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Contribute to meaningful sustainability-driven infrastructure development
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Join a collaborative innovative and learning-focused work environment
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Be part of a mission that enables real climate action and inclusive growth
Employment Type
Full Time
