Investor Strategies Programme Officer

The role 

We are seeking a motivated and organised Programme Officer to support the delivery of key initiatives within our Investor Strategies programme. The role sits at the intersection of climate, investment strategy and real-world implementation, supporting work that helps institutional investors integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into investment decision-making, governance, portfolio strategy and stewardship practices.

Investors Strategies team works closely with global investors and industry stakeholders to develop practical frameworks, investor guidance and peer-learning initiatives that support the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy. Current areas of work include strategic asset allocation, investment governance, implementation of net zero commitments, emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), just transition, and climate resilience.

More broadly, our work is delivered across three programme areas - corporate, investor strategies and policy - and covers a range of important topics, including net zero, adaptation and resilience, and nature. Our work and expertise can help inform investors as they navigate their individual path towards a decarbonised global economy and respond to the realities of a changing climate.

This role would particularly suit candidates interested in how institutional investors make decisions, manage long-term risks and opportunities, and translate sustainability objectives into investment practice. The successful candidate will gain exposure to investor collaboration, investment frameworks, and implementation challenges across a range of climate and investment-related topics.

You will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a number of investor and industry-wide initiatives to help the successful adoption and application of the Net Zero Investment and Climate Resilience Frameworks across our key initiatives and implementation efforts of members’ net zero commitments. Through this role you will have regular contact with senior figures from investors as well as with our wider stakeholders, including policymakers, civil society and businesses.

While this role is initially offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months, we hope that the contract can be extended, subject to resources.

Main responsibilities

The work will comprise the following key activities:

• Coordinate working group meetings, roundtables, webinars, and stakeholder meetings across initiatives, including logistics, agendas, and documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform reports, guidance, case studies, and technical outputs.
• Engage with investors and workstream leads to understand implementation challenges and identify areas for further support.
• Support the development and implementation of climate-related investment frameworks and methodologies.
• Collaborate with the IIGCC programme areas and external partners to enhance tools, data availability, and best practices.
• Monitor and report on programme outputs and impact to funders and internal teams.
• Liaise with the communications team to support dissemination of programme content.
• Contribute to cross-programme initiatives and internal committees as needed.

 Skill and experience 

Essential:

• Postgraduate qualification in climate, finance, sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating applied expertise gained through work in investment, financial services, policy, regulation, consultancy, or climate‑related roles.
• Strong report writing skills, with the ability to turn complex ideas and information into practical guidance and/or case studies.
• Project management experience, with strong record keeping and documentation skills.
• Strong data analysis and research skills.
• Time management, coordination and organisational skills, with proven ability to respond to multiple priorities, and comfortable working under pressure.
• Team player with ability to work collaboratively and quickly build strong professional relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with good note/ minute taking and action item identifying skills.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in IT tools, including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Experience supporting communications and engagement with stakeholders across levels including senior teams and their support functions within financial institutions or large corporates.
• Understanding of institutional investment processes, including areas such as asset allocation, portfolio construction, investment governance, stewardship or manager oversight.
• Familiarity with technical concepts such as scenario analysis, climate risk assessment, emissions accounting, ESG data the challenges of investing in EMDEs
• Experience with financial modelling or investment analysis.
• Fluency in other European languages.

The full Investor Strategies Programme Officer job description can be found here.

Why work at IIGCC?

People join IIGCC because they care deeply about making a difference by bringing the investment community together to navigate the risks and opportunities of the transition and support progress towards a net zero and climate resilient future. In return, IIGCC offers its employees a competitive salary with a wide range of benefits and supportive ways of working. You can find the full list of our benefits here.

Applications

Interested applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter detailing their relevant skills, capabilities and experience for the role by completing the application form here. If you have any queries, please email vacancy@iigcc.org.

Recruitment timeline:

Deadline for applications: 26 May 2026.

First round interviews (online, via Teams) to take place in the week of 1 June 2026; Second round interviews provisionally scheduled in the week of 8 June 2026.

We reserve the right to extend the deadline or close this vacancy early depending on the applications we receive. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.