Adaptation and Resilience Finance Lead
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 149600
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Open until filled. Please apply early.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Adaptation and Resilience Finance Leadwilloversee all aspects of the Adaptation and Resilienceteamsfinance and investment strategy.This position would lead a team and serve a pillar of work focused on designing and mobilizing alternative sources of finance to enable projects and partners as well as essential stakeholders such as local communities to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change. This will include supporting both the supply of finance through the development of resilience- and adaptation-specific financial mechanisms as well as building demand for finance byidentifyingand building the capacity of projects partners and nature-based businesses to access finance.The position will sit underTheNatureConservancys adaptation and resilience workwithinthe Global Tackle Climate Change team.
Were Looking for You:
The Adaptation and Resilience Finance Lead will design and implement the Finance pillar of the Adaptation strategy to align with global priorities and regional needs onidentifying mobilizing and scaling finance solutions. The roleis responsible fordesigning and strengthening financial products with an emphasis on insurance andresults-based finance(e.g.creditingschemes and outcome bonds).This includes developing and piloting insurance and risk- transfer mechanisms that complement long term risk reduction and improved financial protection for vulnerable communities. The role will also expand the use ofinnovativetoolssuch as guarantees or first-loss mechanisms toscale up blended finance instruments toattract private capital for adaptation and resilience addition this position will support the mobilization of finance byidentifyingand engaging of projects partners and key stakeholders including local communities and nature-positive businesses - to adopt andutilizethe financial products developed.
In parallel theFinance Lead willbe responsible forincreasingprivate sector engagement by leading anexternalfacingstrategy thatshowcaseshow public and private financial institutions investment fundsand other forms ofcapital deploymentcan have measurable adaptation andresilienceoutcomes for nature and people.The goal is to move beyond individual projects and intosystemic financialsolutionsthat havedurable policies and marketsfor the adaptation andresiliencespace.
The location for this position is flexible within countries where The Nature Conservancy has an established office. Salary is based on physical working location. No relocation assistance.
This is a four-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Leadthe finance pillar of the Tackle Climate Changes Adaptation strategytoidentify develop and implement finance solutions for climate adaptation and resilience. Thisincludescollaboratively designingand implementinga scaling strategy foradaptation financewith otherTNCglobal regional and local businesses unitsalong withdonors partners andkeyindustry actors(e.g. insurance development finance institutionspublic development banksvertical climate fundscommercial banks institutional and impact investorscorporates standards bodies and national and sub-national governments).
Source and leadtransactions--specificallyblendedcatalytic and insurance/risk mitigationprograms--directly deliveringfinancial modeling risk assessmentcapitalstructuring duediligencenegotiations withcounter-partiesandprovidingtechnical financialexpertisetopartners inmultistakeholder deal processes.
Work closely withteams inside TNCs Impact Finance and Markets division especially the NatureVest team toleveragebest practices for developing finance tools compliance with TNC SOPs governing non-grant transactions and collaborativelyengage with shared private-sector partners.
Global scope that works withother global prioritiesprogrammatic size and scope is that of a large complex business unit multiple small to mid-sized business units division/regional or a large program area spanning parts of multiple states/divisions.
Recruitretainand manage high quality and effective multi-disciplinary staffwith responsibility for performance managementtrainingand career development.
Developsandexecutes onlong-term strategy for the Finance pillar of TNCs Adaptation and Resilience team.
May help developother risk mechanisms asappropriatetodeliveron theadaptation and resiliencestrategy.
Makesindependent strategic decisions frequently based on analysis ambiguous information experience and judgment.
May require frequent travel domestically and/or internationally and evening and weekend hours.
What Youll Bring:
BA/BS degree and 10 years experience infinanceor equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fundraising experience including identifying donor prospects and donor cultivation.
Experience directing a major program or project of strategic importance including management/supervision of multi-disciplinary teamscreatingand managing budgetsand meeting deadlines.
Experience working with current trends and practices inadaptation andresiliencefinance associatedgeographic regions.
Experience in partnership developmentand negotiationswith non-profit partners community groups financialinstitutionsand/or governmentagencies.
Desired Qualifications:
Multi- lingualand multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
10-12 years experience insourcing and leading financial transactions such as insurance products bonds or private placementdealor equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge ofconservation financeand experience conceiving and implementing strategicconservation financeinitiatives.
Communicating clearly via written spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience influencingdevelopingand implementing conservation policy and plans at the state or country level.
Adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments - includingcoalition building organizational and external diplomacy and trusted with political and financial sensitivities.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates location qualifications specific skills and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.
What We Bring:
Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.
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