How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
CONFIDENTIAL
Scovai, a forward-thinking organisation operating within the Talent Acquisition & Recruiting sector and renowned for its innovative approach to workforce intelligence, is conducting a confidential Director-level search for a Head of Sustainable Finance. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned sustainable finance leader to shape and own the ESG-integrated investment strategy of a progressive organisation, building a best-in-class sustainable finance function from the ground up. The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 12 years of experience spanning sustainable finance, ESG advisory, and climate finance, and will serve as the internal authority on all matters relating to green and sustainability-linked financial products.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Lead the origination and structuring of green bonds and sustainability-linked lending facilities
- Develop a comprehensive sustainable finance product suite
- Drive rigorous climate risk analytics across the organisation
- Ensure full compliance with TCFD, SFDR, and UK Green Taxonomy regulatory frameworks, translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategy
- Cultivate relationships with institutional ESG investors, regulators, and internal business units to embed sustainability across financial decision-making
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This is an exceptional opportunity to define the sustainable finance agenda at a Director level, influencing both commercial outcomes and long-term environmental impact. You will operate with significant autonomy, contribute to thought leadership, and play a defining role in positioning the organisation as a credible and ambitious participant in the global sustainable finance ecosystem.
Requirements
- Practical experience obtaining green bond certifications and third-party verifications (e.g., Climate Bonds Initiative, ICMA alignment)
- Deep familiarity with sustainability reporting and regulatory frameworks (ISSB, TCFD-aligned disclosures, EU Taxonomy, SFDR)
- Track record in investor relations and capital markets origination across jurisdictions, including syndication, ratings engagement, and institutional investor stewardship
- Expertise implementing ESG data platforms, data governance, and analytics (ESG APIs, alternative data integration, automated reporting)
- Experience with impact measurement and outcomes frameworks (IRIS+, GIIN metrics, outcomes-based KPIs)
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Nice to have
- CFA or equivalent professional qualification
- Experience with blended finance structures
- Working knowledge of EU Taxonomy requirements
- Established relationships with institutional ESG investors
- Public speaking and thought leadership profile in sustainable finance
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location