Associate, Transition Finance Lab

This is a hands-on role for a highly organised and proactive individual who can manage multiple workstreams, coordinate senior stakeholders and turn complex information into clear outputs. You will support projects from assessment and mobilisation through to delivery and reporting, helping ensure the GFI Lab operates effectively and in line with its governance framework.

The role offers significant exposure to leaders across finance, industry, government and public finance institutions, as well as the opportunity to contribute to solutions that accelerate investment in the transition to a net-zero economy.

Responsibilities

Project Management and Delivery

• Manage project plans, milestones, risks, actions and reporting processes across the GFI Lab portfolio.
• Coordinate delivery of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring activities remain on track and aligned with agreed objectives.
• Organise meetings, workshops and stakeholder sessions, including agendas, briefing materials, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Support the production and quality assurance of project outputs, reports and presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by developing tools, templates and lessons learned.

Research and Project Assessment

• Conduct research and analysis to support project origination, assessment and delivery.
• Support project screening, due diligence and preparation of recommendations.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Synthesise complex financial, policy and sector information into clear, actionable insights.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

• Support engagement with project sponsors, investors, government, public finance institutions and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain stakeholder records, engagement plans and action tracking.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations and materials for senior internal and external audiences.
• Support the operation of the GFI Lab's governance framework, including record-keeping, conflicts management and compliance processes.
• Ensure confidential and commercially sensitive information is handled appropriately.

Operational Support

• Support the Executive Director in delivering the GFI Lab's annual priorities and programme of work.
• Coordinate external advisers and project participants.
• Help maintain effective systems, processes and ways of working across the Lab.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across GFI to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Essential Role Requirements

• A strong track record of effectively coordinating multiple projects or workstreams involving multiple organisations and senior stakeholders, likely in the private sector.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain momentum across several projects.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to understand complex issues and produce clear, concise and accurate outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, presentations, meeting materials and reports.
• A commercial mindset with sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or commercially sensitive information.
• An understanding of good governance, risk management and management of conflicts of interest.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership while knowing when to escalate.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and confidence using project management and collaboration tools.
• A strong commitment to GFI’s mission and to using finance to support the transition to a net-zero and nature-positive economy.

Desirable Role Requirements

• Experience working in financial services, corporate finance or consultancy.
• Experience of working with or alongside government departments, public finance institutions, regulators, investors or project sponsors.
• Familiarity with the proportionate and responsible use of AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, research and communication while exercising appropriate professional judgement.
• Familiarity with the UK’s clean energy and modern industrial policy landscape.
• Experience supporting advisory groups, steering groups or investment committees.
• Relevant project management, finance, economics, public policy, sustainability or related professional qualification.

If this sounds like you:

To apply - please submit your CV and a short cover letter (of no more than two sides). Your cover letter should include details of:

• your relevant work / educational experience.
• how you meet the broader requirements of the role.

CVs without a cover letter will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is COB on Monday 14th September 2026. Please submit your application via the link on our website or via LinkedIn.

Please note: If you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship in order to continue working here, you should think carefully before applying. The Green Finance Institute is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. If you are invited to interview and need any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.