about the organisation

Our client, The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) is a collaboration of Australian and New Zealand investors focusing on the impact that climate change has on the financial value of investments.

The IGCC represents investors with total funds under management of over $2 trillion in Australia and New Zealand and $20 trillion around the world. The IGCC aims to encourage government policies and investment practices that address the risks and opportunities of climate change, for the ultimate benefit of superannuants and unit holders. The IGCC’s mission is to “catalyse investor action on climate change to avoid dangerous global warming, responsibly manage long term risks and drive sustainable returns for investors and the beneficiaries they represent”.

The role

This newly created role of Investor Practice Program Manager will be responsible for supporting the IGCC General Manager in implementing IGCC investor initiatives, programs and projects. It will also involve stakeholder engagement, including with IGCC members, consultants and other key stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for supporting IGCC’s members to better integrate climate risks and opportunities into their investment processes and decision-making.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Oversee the delivery of IGCC investor initiatives, projects and activities which focus on integrating climate change factors into investor policies and outcomes.
• Work with IGCC members to adapt and apply international climate change frameworks into local practice.
• Coordinate with and support IGCC participation in the Paris Aligned Investment Initiative and Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
• Collaborate with other IGCC workstreams (Investor engagement, policy and corporate engagement) to provide investor insights and support on integrating investor practice into IGCC project outcomes.

About you

As a self-starter with a proven track record of supporting engagement/investor projects. You have a strong desire to work in a mission-driven and not-for-profit environment. You will have at least five years’ experience in responsible investment, finance, ideally with a focus on climate or environmental matters.

In addition, you will possess the following:

• Knowledge of finance and investment industry and/or climate change
• Working knowledge of the Net Zero Investment Framework
• Experience in supporting and coordinating the delivery of outcomes from international collaborations across multiple markets and time zones

The rewards

This is a 12 month fixed term contract with scope for ongoing renewal. You will have an opportunity to assist realising The IGCC’s vision to have a climate-resilient net zero emissions economy by 2050. You will be presented with a unique prospect to cause changes in investors behaviour to have large scale impacts through addressing international issues. You can amplify impact across the globe via the $2 trillion under management by changing and shaping the industry through access to the people making investment decisions.

For a confidential discussion contact Nathan Kelly on 0418 742 529.

Talent Nation strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.