Brief overview on the Unit/Team
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is an independent, private-sector led initiative focused on mobilising capital and bridging gaps to investment in the global transition. GFANZ was established in April 2021 off the back of COP26 and is led by Co-Chairs Mark Carney (UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance) and Michael Bloomberg (Founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies). In June 2022, the GFANZ APAC Network was established to bring together financial sector firms that recognise the opportunity created by the transition - including banks, insurers, asset owners, asset managers, and service providers. It helps drive transition finance and unlock private capital at scale through support for capacity building, engagement and the development of innovative financing opportunities and solutions. The Advisory Board composed of CEOs from major firms advice on strategic direction of the GFANZ APAC Network. The GFANZ APAC Network Central Office is located in Singapore and is supported and hosted by SGX Group.
What the intern can learn during the internship
This is a unique opportunity that combines the agility and personal impact of a start-up environment, with the prominence and stability of working alongside some of the largest financial institutions in the region to drive the net-zero agenda.
The selected intern will be part of the team scaling the APAC Network Central Office (NCO) in Singapore. He/She can expect to gain hands-on experience in scaling up the Network’s operations, supporting the development of APAC Network’s capacity building programmes, partaking in engagements with financial institutions, as well as working with GFANZ colleagues across the globe– In short, he/she will get 360-exposure to the various elements and activities of the GFANZ APAC Network Central Office.
He/she can also expect to build deep and practical capabilities within the intersection of sustainability and finance. The selected intern will work alongside a high-performance team to develop capacity building programmes that support financial institutions in advancing transition finance and bridging the gaps of capital mobilisation, with a focus on blended finance and adaptation finance.
Lastly, the selected intern can expect to receive constant mentorship and feedback throughout his/her time at the GFANZ APAC NCO. The selected intern will have 1:1 professional development sessions with his/her supervisor every 3-4 weeks to discuss areas for growth and development, and talk through wider career choices.
Job Description
Support the scaling up and management of GFANZ APAC NCO operations in areas such as:
- Strategic planning (e.g. workplans, key initiatives, etc.)
- KPI development and alignment
- Develop Advisory Board Meeting materials
- Maintain and improve GFANZ APAC’s internal CRM and tools
Support the development and implementation of GFANZ net-zero programmes including:
- Support research on key APAC-relevant net-zero areas such as sectoral decarbonisation
- Draft capacity building program’s proposals and concept notes
- Execute GFANZ programmes and activities (e.g. workshops, webinars, etc.) alongside partners
Support high-level GFANZ engagements including:
- Interact and engage senior sustainability executives in financial institutions and regulators
- Manage engagement with financial sponsors of GFANZ
