Job Title: Job Title: Senior Policy Manager – JapanLocation: Remote - JapanSalary: JPY 10,000,000🚀 We’re on a mission to mobilse global capital for climate action. We're eager to foster senior-level government collaboration in Japan to propel our rapid energy transition goals. We want to drive transition and positively impact the world we live in. How you'll contribute<ul><li>Lead policy representation across Japan for projects in energy, manufacturing, economic transition financing, sustainable finance regulations, and climate policies.</li><li>Design and disseminate high-quality and relevant policy materials for the transition agenda.</li><li>Identify and actively pursue opportunities within the Japanese policy-making process, leveraging established networks and fostering relationships with decision-makers, to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of policies that align with our goals. </li><li>Navigate the complexities of the political landscape and seize strategic opportunities that arise in the course of policy discussions and formulation, advising domestic institutions to align finance with net-zero pathways.</li><li>Work closely and coordinate effectively with the Regional Lead to ensure that our approach to stakeholder engagement is cohesive, strategically aligned, and leverages existing relationships.</li><li>Focus on building and nurturing strong, productive networks with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, and industry organisations, to create a supportive ecosystem for transition finance.</li></ul>RequirementsYou should apply if: You're passionate about our work and the mission of Climate Bonds!<ul><li>You have in-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape. </li></ul><ul><li>You are a clear and concise native-level Japanese speaker who is also confident communicating in English, including strong writing skills. </li></ul><ul><li>You have an existing network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) and can quickly develop relationships with new market actors and policy makers</li></ul><ul><li>You have multiple years experience of the Japanese policy-making process, with proven ability to identify and leverage influential points of engagement. </li></ul><ul><li>You have a track record of policy development, advocacy, or advisory roles in climate, finance, or energy. </li></ul><ul><li>Are comfortable representing Climate Bonds in high-level policy or public forums. </li></ul>BenefitsWhat's in it for you?📍This role is fully remote⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.✈️ Opportunities to work from another location✅ Make a meaningful impact every day!

The Climate Bonds Initiative is an international, investor-focused not-for-profit and the only organisation in the world working to mobilise the $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions. 

Supported by a 50-member Advisory Panel, CBI has an international stakeholder base among institutional investors, NGOs and the finance sector.

The aim is to develop a large and liquid Green and Climate Bonds market that will help drive down the cost of capital for climate projects and improve access to lower-cost debt in emerging markets.

Policy Advisor

Job Title: Job Title: Senior Policy Manager – JapanLocation: Remote - JapanSalary: JPY 10,000,000🚀 We’re on a mission to mobilse global capital for climate action. We're eager to foster senior-level government collaboration in Japan to propel our rapid energy transition goals. We want to drive transition and positively impact the world we live in. How you'll contribute<ul><li>Lead policy representation across Japan for projects in energy, manufacturing, economic transition financing, sustainable finance regulations, and climate policies.</li><li>Design and disseminate high-quality and relevant policy materials for the transition agenda.</li><li>Identify and actively pursue opportunities within the Japanese policy-making process, leveraging established networks and fostering relationships with decision-makers, to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of policies that align with our goals. </li><li>Navigate the complexities of the political landscape and seize strategic opportunities that arise in the course of policy discussions and formulation, advising domestic institutions to align finance with net-zero pathways.</li><li>Work closely and coordinate effectively with the Regional Lead to ensure that our approach to stakeholder engagement is cohesive, strategically aligned, and leverages existing relationships.</li><li>Focus on building and nurturing strong, productive networks with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, and industry organisations, to create a supportive ecosystem for transition finance.</li></ul>RequirementsYou should apply if: You're passionate about our work and the mission of Climate Bonds!<ul><li>You have in-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>You are a clear and concise native-level Japanese speaker who is also confident communicating in English, including strong writing skills.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>You have an existing network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) and can quickly develop relationships with new market actors and policy makers</li></ul><ul><li>You have multiple years experience of the Japanese policy-making process, with proven ability to identify and leverage influential points of engagement.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>You have a track record of policy development, advocacy, or advisory roles in climate, finance, or energy.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Are comfortable representing Climate Bonds in high-level policy or public forums.&nbsp;</li></ul>BenefitsWhat's in it for you?📍This role is fully remote⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.✈️ Opportunities to work from another location✅ Make a meaningful impact every day!

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