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. Associate, Sustainable Finance Location: UK or Europe offices, or Kenya or Indonesia Contract: Full-time Preferred start date: 1st of Sept or October Application shortlisting deadline: 20 July Role Overview We are seeking an Associate to join Systemiq’s Sustainable Finance team, supporting advisory and investment-related projects that help shift capital towards a net-zero, nature-positive and inclusive economy. Working with investors, financial institutions, corporates, philanthropies, development finance institutions and policymakers, you will contribute to projects that explore how finance can drive real-economy transformation.

Your work may span sustainable investment strategies, blended finance, climate and nature finance, impact investing, financial regulation, philanthropic capital and innovative financing models. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with experience in finance, financial advisory, consulting, development finance or impact investing who wants to apply their skills to sustainability and systems change. You will support research, analysis, stakeholder engagement and the development of practical recommendations for senior clients and partners.

You will also use AI-enabled tools to strengthen research, synthesis and communication, applying sound judgement to ensure outputs remain robust, accurate and relevant.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Contribute to advisory and investment-related projects through high-quality research, analysis and synthesis. Develop presentations, reports, briefing papers and workshop materials. Translate financial, market and policy evidence into clear insights and practical recommendations.

Support project planning and delivery to ensure work is completed to a high professional standard. Sustainable Finance Support projects across ESG, sustainable finance, climate finance, nature finance, blended finance and impact investing. Analyse how financial instruments, investment strategies and policy frameworks can accelerate sustainable economic transformation.

Help design practical financing solutions that mobilise private, public, philanthropic or development capital. Contribute to research on how the financial system can better support real-economy decarbonisation, resilience and nature-positive growth. Stakeholder Engagement Support client meetings, interviews, workshops and multi-stakeholder engagements.

Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients and external partners. Collaborate with investors, corporates, policymakers, development finance institutions, donors and civil society organisations. Team Contribution Work collaboratively across project teams and contribute to an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture.

Support business development through research, proposal writing and thought leadership. Use AI responsibly to enhance research, analysis and communication. Candidate Profile We are looking for an intellectually curious and impact-driven individual with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in using finance as a lever for systems change.

You enjoy solving complex problems, working with diverse stakeholders and translating financial and sustainability evidence into practical recommendations.