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SEI is seeking to make a strategic recruitment in the area of sustainable finance. SEI has a track-record of working with international climate and development finance and hosts the Stockholm Sustainable Finance Centre (SSFC) in partnership with the Stockholm School of Economics. The mandate of the SSFC is to support the shift in capital away from unstainable economic activity and the scaling of investment into sustainable economic activity needed to achieve the Paris climate targets and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Our sustainable finance portfolio of projects focus on mapping of development finance flows, policy support for international climate finance institutions, research on private sector sustainable finance instruments and practices (e.g. labelled bonds), and supporting training for developing and emerging market banks on sustainable finance practices. In developing country contexts our recent work has focused on the emergence of sustainable finance instruments in Africa, the alignment of development finance institution investments and national SDG priorities, and the role of private insurance for local climate resilience. SEI has a long track record of developing tools to support actors in their sustainable development objectives. Among these are the Trase Finance platform that tracks financing related to deforestation risks and AidAtlas that visualises development aid flows and their uses.

The role

The Research Fellow will take a leadership role in SEI’s work in sustainable finance, which is expected to continue to expand and develop. As part of this work, the Research Fellow will have opportunities to engage with projects across SEI’s portfolio of research with SEI centres around the world. A key focus of this role is further developing the SSFC’s programme of research, with a particular focus on developing and emerging markets. The RF will also take a leadership role in SSFC’s engagement with relevant financial actors, decision makers and sustainable development institutions. Topic areas relevant for this role include climate and development finance, the greening of financial systems, scaling sustainable finance flows in developing regions, and investment for driving sustainability transitions.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Help to develop an impactful research agenda on sustainable finance in developing and emerging markets
• Run research projects with colleagues at SEI and other partner organisations
• Contribute to the administration of the Stockholm Sustainable Finance Centre
• Develop collaborations with other research centres, institutions and financial actors
• Engage in relevant sustainable finance networks internationally and within Sweden, including with both private and public actors
• Support stakeholders in both public and private settings with expertise on sustainable finance
• Contribute to the SSFC’s communications and outreach work
• Contribute to fundraising to expand SEI’s and the SSFC’s portfolio of sustainable finance projects

Who you are

We are looking for a skilled researcher/analyst with experience working on finance in relation to sustainable development. You have extensive relevant experience in the finance industry or a research organization, or both.  You have sound knowledge, interest and experience working on sustainability issues such as climate change and human development. The right candidate has an interest in taking on a leadership role in both developing a programme of research and in engaging with stakeholders in the financial sector and public institutions. If you have clear ideas on new impactful research and analysis that can push the sustainable finance agenda in developing countries forward this may be the position for you!

Whilst this role is targeted at the level of Research Fellow, we will also consider applications from suitably qualified Senior Research Fellow candidates, recognizing that such a position comes with additional responsibilities and expectations (e.g. regarding mentorship, leadership and fundraising).

Formal qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Finance or Economics or a related field and have developed a deep interest in sustainable finance. A PhD is desirable but not required in place of experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute research projects, or a clear research agenda in sustainable finance
• Proven knowledge of relevant research skills and methods (qualitative and quantitative)
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills
• Proficiency in English is required. Good knowledge of Swedish is desirable. 

Desirable qualifications

• Experience working in international organizations, INGOs or international working environments with multidiscipline teams
• Experience working in low-income or emerging markets
• Experience with fund-raising within a research organisation
• Demonstrated experience engaging with private and public actors on issues of finance and sustainable development

How to apply (Research Fellow in Sustainable Finance)

We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis so please submit your application as soon as possible, however no later than 2 May 2021 23:59 Stockholm local time. Applications should be written in English and consist of a short CV and cover letter (maximum 1 page).

As we only accept applications through our recruitment system, please apply online using the button below and include:

• Cover letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience.
• Curriculum vitae.

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