Policy Lead

Job Title: Job Title: Senior Policy Manager – Japan

Location: Remote - Japan

Salary: JPY 10,000,000

🚀 We’re on a mission to mobilse global capital for climate action.

We're eager to foster senior-level government collaboration in Japan to propel our rapid energy transition goals.

We want to drive transition and positively impact the world we live in.

How you'll contribute

• Lead policy representation across Japan for projects in energy, manufacturing, economic transition financing, sustainable finance regulations, and climate policies.
• Design and disseminate high-quality and relevant policy materials for the transition agenda.
• Identify and actively pursue opportunities within the Japanese policy-making process, leveraging established networks and fostering relationships with decision-makers, to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of policies that align with our goals.
• Navigate the complexities of the political landscape and seize strategic opportunities that arise in the course of policy discussions and formulation, advising domestic institutions to align finance with net-zero pathways.
• Work closely and coordinate effectively with the Regional Lead to ensure that our approach to stakeholder engagement is cohesive, strategically aligned, and leverages existing relationships.
• Focus on building and nurturing strong, productive networks with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, and industry organisations, to create a supportive ecosystem for transition finance.

Requirements

You should apply if:

You're passionate about our work and the mission of Climate Bonds!

• You have in-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape. 

• You are a clear and concise native-level Japanese speaker who is also confident communicating in English, including strong writing skills. 

• You have an existing network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) and can quickly develop relationships with new market actors and policy makers

• You have multiple years experience of the Japanese policy-making process, with proven ability to identify and leverage influential points of engagement. 

• You have a track record of policy development, advocacy, or advisory roles in climate, finance, or energy. 

• Are comfortable representing Climate Bonds in high-level policy or public forums. 

Benefits

What's in it for you?

📍This role is fully remote

⏰ We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.

✈️ Opportunities to work from another location

✅ Make a meaningful impact every day!