Director of Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments

Job Posting Organization:
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was established in 2010 by the 194 countries that are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is recognized as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund, with a mission to support developing countries in their efforts to respond to climate change while fostering sustainable development. GCF has a portfolio of 358 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 20.4 billion to date. In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged to support its new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027, with an ambition to grow to at least USD 50 billion by 203

• The organization operates with a diverse workforce of over 300 employees and is headquartered in the Republic of Korea. GCF aims to mobilize a higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action, focusing on the most vulnerable communities and ensuring access and efficiency in its operations.

Job Overview:
The Director of Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments will lead the expansion of GCF’s impact through enhanced capital mobilization and the syndication of additional resources into GCF’s investments. This role requires a commitment to making a measurable difference in tackling complex global climate change challenges. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders, including Directors of Regional Departments and the Private Sector Facility, to attract co-investors for specific GCF projects and programs. The position demands a strong focus on innovative financial products that can mobilize additional capital into GCF’s investments, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment. The Director will also be responsible for nurturing talent within the team and exemplifying values of transparency, respect, and innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director will establish and strengthen relationships with a wide spectrum of co-investors and capital providers, including sovereign wealth funds, commercial banks, institutional investors, and philanthropies. They will champion GCF relations with strategic investment partners to foster transformational climate investments and position GCF as a hub of the climate finance architecture. The role involves coordinating with GCF’s project origination departments to identify co-investment opportunities, leading efforts to structure innovative financial instruments, and monitoring the mobilization of additional capital for GCF’s climate programs. The Director will also pursue scalability and replication of climate investments and advocate for reforms in the national and global financial architecture to facilitate more capital into climate investments.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's or higher-level degree in finance, business, economics, or a relevant discipline, or a relevant bachelor's degree with an additional 2 years of professional experience. A minimum of 18 years of relevant experience, including senior management roles in syndication and capital mobilization within major global financial institutions, is essential. Knowledge of developing country investment environments is crucial, and familiarity with multilateral financial institutions is advantageous. The candidate should have a proven track record in leading large and complex transactions, strong financial modeling and analytical skills, and experience in managing high-performing teams. Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of one or more UN languages is desirable.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master's degree or higher in finance, business, economics, or a related field. Alternatively, candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree accompanied by additional professional experience will also be considered. The emphasis is on advanced knowledge and skills in finance and investment, particularly in the context of climate finance.

Experience:
The position requires at least 18 years of relevant experience, particularly at the senior management level, in syndication and capital mobilization within major global public or private financial institutions. Candidates should have a deep understanding of development or climate finance principles and practices, along with a proven track record in managing large and complex transactions. Experience in leading investment partnerships and co-investing in development or impact investing settings is also essential.

Languages:
Fluency in both written and spoken English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of one or more UN languages is considered desirable and would be an advantage in the role, given the international nature of the organization and its stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026, and applications submitted after this deadline may not be considered. The recruitment process is being conducted with the support of Egon Zehnder, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by the search firm regarding the next steps. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged. Staff members may be subject to transfer or reassignment at the discretion of the Executive Director, and salary, allowances, and benefits will be adjusted accordingly. For details on grade levels, salary scales, and benefits, candidates can refer to the GCF Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.