Manager - Climate Finance

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Permanent
Full-time

28 days ago

About the job Manager - Climate FinanceAbout the Role:We at Arthan are hiring a mid-career Climate Finance professional to support a leading advisory firm focused on decarbonizing sectors such as power, mobility, commodity value chains, and circular economy. The professional will play a key role in translating climate goals into implementable finance structures, bringing expertise in blended finance, project structuring, and investor engagement.You will work closely with top leadership and cross-sectoral teams to design innovative finance mechanisms that bridge the public, private, and philanthropic capital for scalable climate solutions.Key Responsibilities:Project & Program Structuring:

Design and structure multi-stakeholder programs involving the private sector and nonprofits.
Ensure alignment with implementation models, compliance, and funding feasibility.

Blended Finance & Investment Structuring:

Conceptualize blended finance solutions and climate-linked financial instruments.
Lead investment analysis, risk allocation, and finalize contracts, including debt servicing models.

Investor Engagement:

Create compelling pitch decks tailored to impact investors, DFIs, and financial institutions.
Lead discussions with potential investorsdomestic and international.

Knowledge Building & Capacity Development:

Train internal teams on climate finance taxonomy, instruments, and investment pathways.
Share expertise and build team capacity to navigate the climate finance space independently.

Network Development & Fund Strategy:

Build relationships with key players in the debt, equity, and impact investment ecosystem.
Support or co-develop a cleantech equity fund, or explore launching a new fund subject to LP interest.

Qualifications & Experience:

4-6 years of experience in finance, banking, or fund management.
Advanced degree (CA, CFA, MSc, or PhD) in Finance, Economics, or related fields.
Prior exposure to project finance, debt-equity structuring, and financial modeling for infrastructure or clean energy is essential.
Understanding of payment security, collaterals, and financing from DFIs (e.g., NABARD, SIDBI).
Exposure to foreign currency regulations and investor compliance frameworks.
Experience with AIF Category I/II funds or NBFC setup is a plus.

Preferred Sector Backgrounds:

Investment banking, project finance, and infrastructure finance.
Fund structuring and alternative investment.
Corporate finance teams focused on cleantech or sustainability.

Skills & Competencies:

Strategic thinking with financial rigor and entrepreneurial drive.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to work cross-functionally with sectoral teams and external partners.
Learning mindset, ability to train others, and share financial insights.
Strong integrity, adaptability, and cultural alignment with purpose-driven work.

Travel: Expected travel: ~30% across India for stakeholder engagement, training, and project scoping.

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