Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.
Carbon Asset Manager – Portfolio Management – Private Markets - London
This is a great job for someone with previous knowledge of voluntary carbon market standards and methodologies looking to get involved in a new fund launch and own the asset management of that process.
A bit about the job:
Reporting to the Director of Natural Capital, this role is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation who is scaling up their exposure to natural capital and nature-based solutions. Our portfolio focusses on carbon removal solutions and has a mandate to invest across both developed and emerging markets.
The role is ideal for someone who has been working on the technical side of carbon projects but wants exposure to the investment lifecycle. Although based in London, this role deals directly with project development teams located around the globe and will act as the interface between them and the wider fund management team. You will Manage relationships with portfolio partner developers who are implementing NbS carbon removal projects under globally recognised certification standards (Verra, Gold Standards, WCC among others) .
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
Proven experience in leading the drafting of PDDs and strong technical knowledge of the major carbon removal voluntary carbon market standards and methodologies
Experience in successfully developing NbS carbon projects for validation and verification under the VCS and CCB and/or Gold Standard with a strong leaning to carbon removal projects
Familiarity with current methodologies and developing innovations in measurement and monitoring for carbon stocks and GHG emissions
Understanding of the challenges and practicalities of carbon removal project development and implementation on-the-ground
Analytical background with an understanding of ARR project cashflows and strong proficiency in excel
What you’ll get for this role:
Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
Eligibility for annual performance bonus
Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
21 volunteering hours per year
Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com
