Director of Investor Practice – Asia

Role Overview

• The Director, Investor Practice is responsible for shaping and scaling investor action across Asia to accelerate the transition to a net zero, climate-resilient and nature-positive economies
• This role leads AIGCC’s efforts to: Accelerate investor best practice across Asian markets Increase investments and allocation towards climate transition, resilience and nature Strengthen AIGCC’s investor network across Asia and advocate Asian views globally
• Designing and delivering various thematic workstreams and collaborate with the Director of Stewardship and Director of Policy for cross-disciplinary projects.
• Design and oversee execution of key workstreams , including: Asset Owners – for asset owners across Asia to accelerate understanding and scale climate-related investments Nature and Land Use
• to support investor engagement on commodity-driven deforestation and nature loss in Asia, and facilitate policy dialogue Paris-Aligned Investments
• understanding the Asia investor landscape and develop Asia focused implementation guidelines, including annual progress report of 200+ Asian investors Global Investor Initiatives – to drive global alignment via regional adaptation of the Net Zero Investment Framework, Net Zero Asset Managers and Paris Aligned Asset Owner ’ s programs .
• Oversee market-specific priorities to drive investor practice in Japan, China , Korea , India and Southeast Asian markets.
• Position AIGCC as a thought leader and convenor across Asian markets
• Identify research addressing investor needs and market gaps
• Oversee production of flagship annual report on state of investor climate action , along with other reports and insights
• Manage external research partnerships to deliver high-quality, actionable outputs
• Investor outreach , regular briefings and/or webinars on key topics to build the capacity of investor members and increase participation in various investor practice workstreams
• Promote AIGCC’s vision and goals through multiple communication channels, including representing AIGCC in forums and public events, as required .
• Develop and lead AIGCC’s Investor Practice Strategy
• Manage and oversee Investor Practice team , and define priorities to maximise impact
• Collaborate with other Directors to identify investor needs
• Grow AIGCC membership and partnerships to scale Investor Practice work.
• Identify and secure philanthropic and strategic funding to scale investor practice with the Directorate and Philanthropy Manager
• Build long-term partnerships with funders and aligned institutions

Requirements

• 15 + years’ experience in investment, finance, or related fields, ideally with climate or sustainability focus
• Strong understanding of investments and Asian capital markets is a must
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across regions
• Proven ability to operate at strategic and executive levels
• Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
• Ability to design, translate , and implement climate ambition into investment
• focused climate action
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong commercial acumen, including funding and partnership development
• High
• level communication, writing , and presentation skills in English in a must , with additional Asian language a plus
• Knowledge and ability to integrate AI tools into daily workflows and projects
• Entrepreneurial ability to lead in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Management and leadership for high performing teams

Benefits

• Do impactful work , directly contributing to shifting capital, influencing markets, and accelerating climate solutions.
• Access cutting-edge climate science, investor practices, and policy engagement , building your expertise and professional development.
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing team that values diverse perspectives and innovation.
• Gain opportunities to engage with global and regional leaders , shaping outcomes in markets and policy.
• Be part of an organisation where your work contributes to a clear mission with systemic societal impact.