Hello! 

We're ClimateView, a climate technology company helping cities execute their transition to net zero. We've raised our Series A (€10m). We've got a truly unique and valuable SaaS platform, and we're getting traction across the world.

We support local governments in their transition to reduce emissions in line with a science based approach, and maximise the benefits of the changes. We do this by offering a unique SaaS solution and collaborative process to drive climate action and innovation towards the net-zero goal. 

In each person we hire, we seek a deep passion towards tackling climate change and a determination to create impact - quickly and widely. ClimateView is expanding and scaling quickly, with endless possibilities for people with the right mindset. Our pace is fast, but our approach is systematic and the work is rewarding. 

Your role

As the Director of Climate Finance, you will take point from a commercial perspective on the business development of our emerging climate finance offerings, with initial focus on our Impact Intelligence Report. These are in the early stages of product development, requiring a strategic commercial lead with a deep understanding of the sustainable finance ecosystem and the role that new data-driven, SaaS platforms can play in accelerating investments in cities. As a direct report to ClimateView’s CRO, you’ll work across the organization and pair up with a Product Manager from the Product team to identify the product-market fit, shape commercialisation opportunities, and set the strategic direction for the next wave of sustainable finance solutions in the municipal bond market and beyond. 

What you’ll do:

• Serve as day to day commercial lead in driving, evaluating and defining ClimateView’s role in the sustainable finance ecosystem

• Conduct market analysis to understand the current climate bond and sustainable finance landscape in ClimateView’s existing markets

• Work across organization to set goals for ClimateView’s sustainable  finance suite of products and focus team attention in pursuit of those goals

• Serve as external face of ClimateView’s efforts in the sustainable finance space, working on building partnerships with critical players and establishing ClimateView as a thought-leader and a trusted source of intelligence

• Work closely with Sales and Product teams to develop go-to-market strategy, product pricing, key messaging, and value propositions

Who you are:

• 10-12 years of professional work experience in the financial services sector, ideally with focus on sustainable finance and climate investment. 

• Experience working with a leading investment bank with exposure to debt capital markets desk (preferred), ideally with experience in the public finance and/or infrastructure and real asset finance space.

• Strong network within the sustainable finance community with focus on the banking sector, institutional investors such as pension funds/insurance companies and/or asset managers/owners

• Demonstrated understanding of the key challenges and opportunities arising in the emerging field of sustainable finance, including the integration of sustainability and ESG factors into investment processes and the structuring of sustainable financial instruments, in particular green bonds, SLBs and impact bonds.

• Knowledge of key industry trends and best practice, with experience advising and implementing current and emerging ESG and sustainable finance frameworks and standards, especially as it relates to fixed income products

• Desirable experience and knowledge would also include deep understanding of current and emerging regulatory requirements in ClimateView’s key markets: EU Taxonomy, SFDR, TCFD, ICMA GBP/SBP/SLBP, SLLP/GLP, and others.

•  We value integrity, teamwork and strong work ethic and are looking for a passionate and disciplined individual, with a strong generalist skill set and comfort operating with limited direction in a fast-paced environment.

• Metrics-driven and analytical; proven ability to prioritize, drive, and achieve results through self and others under time pressure

• MBA or other advanced degree (preferred)

• Fluency in English is required, additional European languages such as French, German, Spanish and Swedish strongly preferred

This role can be remote within the EU and East Coast of the US

What we offer:

• A unique opportunity to tackle climate change at scale

• Joining a startup that is scaling and listed as one of the most innovative company in the world

• Fair compensation in a startup environment

• Scope for rapid professional development and opportunity to shape a new customer vertical jointly with ClimateView’s leadership team  

• Flexible work hours and remote-first culture. We have offices in Stockholm and Umeå, and colleagues working remotely from across the globe, including France, Spain, UK and USA

• A closely knit team of bright individuals passionate about their work. We have all left senior positions in our fields to build this amazing product we believe in. 

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we consider applications on a rolling basis.

You’ll start as soon as possible and will hit the ground running.

For any questions please contact:

Irena Badelska, CRO, irena@climateview.global