London, UK; Nairobi, Kenya
Hybrid
Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation.
We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.
Senior Associate – Sustainable Finance
Location: London or Kenya
Contract: 12-month FTC
Team / Platform: Sustainable Finance
Reporting to: Sustainable Finance leadership
SYSTEMIQ is looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing Sustainable Finance practice, focused on public and development finance. You will work with governments and public finance institutions to strengthen financing strategies and mobilise capital for climate, nature and development priorities.
This is a strategy advisory role, working in small, collaborative teams on complex advisory engagements and multi-stakeholder initiatives spanning governments, IFIs/DFIs, bilateral donors and the private sector. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in shaping and leading workstreams, developing client-ready analysis and materials, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the growth of SYSTEMIQ’s sustainable finance work in Kenya and the wider region.
This role blends macro-level strategic thinking with strong research and analytical skills, excellent stakeholder engagement and communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs in fast-moving, stakeholder-heavy contexts. Strategy consulting experience is welcome but not essential.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a strong commitment to SYSTEMIQ’s mission and a passion for systems change.
You are mission-driven and excited by the opportunity to help governments and financial institutions mobilise financing for climate and nature outcomes. You combine intellectual rigour with pragmatism and strong relationship skills. You are comfortable leading workstreams, structuring complex problems, engaging senior stakeholders and supporting junior colleagues.
You thrive in small teams, enjoy working across disciplines and stakeholder groups, and want your work to influence real-world decisions.
You will also align naturally with our values: Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care.
At SYSTEMIQ, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, people processes and policies.
We aim to provide a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion or other characteristics.
Only applications from candidates legally eligible to work in Kenya or UK will be considered.
Visa sponsorship and relocation costs will not be provided.
The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate’s experience and expertise.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.
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