Job Title: Climate Finance & Nature-Based Solutions Lead – Principal Manager Level
Location: London, United Kingdom
Division: Policy and Partnerships
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (2 Years)
Application Deadline: 8 July 2025
Requisition ID: 35804
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About the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a pioneering, mission-driven international financial institution committed to fostering the transition to open market economies across more than 30 countries. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion, EBRD works to address the most pressing challenges facing our regions — from climate change and digital transformation to gender equality and financial resilience.
We are a dynamic, inclusive and values-driven institution that empowers talented professionals to make a tangible impact. At EBRD, we believe in a future that is green, inclusive, and resilient — and our people are at the heart of delivering it.
About the Role
We are looking for a strategically minded and highly motivated Principal Manager to join the Green Partnerships team within the Donor Partnerships (DP) department. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of climate finance through innovative use of blended concessional finance mechanisms.
The Principal Manager will lead the management and development of major multi-donor platforms that support the EBRD’s green economy transition. You will identify strategic funding opportunities, build and manage critical donor and partner relationships, and design innovative blended finance structures that accelerate investment in climate and environmental action.
This role is ideal for a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial professional with deep expertise in climate finance, donor engagement, and financial structuring. You will be at the intersection of development finance, environmental innovation, and policy, playing a key role in securing and deploying donor capital to support impactful, scalable solutions to global sustainability challenges.
Key Responsibilities
As Principal Manager, you will be responsible for a wide range of high-impact tasks across donor relations, programme management, and resource mobilisation, including:
Programme Development and Innovation
- Manage existing multi-donor facilities and lead the design of new, strategic financing platforms that align with EBRD’s climate, environmental, and sustainability strategies.
- Structure and develop innovative funding concepts, financial instruments, and business models that deploy blended concessional finance to mitigate climate risks, promote adaptation, and preserve natural capital.
- Work collaboratively across departments to co-create solutions that are both commercially viable and environmentally impactful.
Donor Engagement and Fundraising
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with EBRD’s green agenda.
- Lead strategic engagement with donor governments, climate funds, and development partners to align their priorities with EBRD programmes.
- Develop and execute tailored fundraising strategies, ensuring the successful mobilisation of grant and concessional capital for climate-focused initiatives.
- Serve as a key point of contact for donors, providing strategic updates, impact reporting, and portfolio insights.
Stakeholder Partnership and Coordination
- Collaborate with other international financial institutions (IFIs), multilateral development banks (MDBs), climate funds, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to advance joint objectives and coordinate resource mobilisation efforts.
- Represent EBRD in relevant climate finance fora and working groups, contributing thought leadership and building institutional visibility.
Resource Management and Compliance
- Manage a portfolio of donor-funded resources, ensuring that funds are deployed effectively, transparently, and in alignment with both donor requirements and EBRD strategy.
- Support operational teams across Banking and Policy to structure transactions, deploy concessional finance, and secure necessary approvals.
- Ensure robust oversight of legal agreements (term sheets, contribution agreements), fund compliance, and reporting requirements.
- Provide timely updates to donors and stakeholders on project milestones, disbursement progress, and impact metrics.
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience designing and managing large-scale, complex donor-funded programmes focused on climate change, natural capital, or environmental finance.
- Strong track record in structuring and deploying blended finance solutions in emerging or developing markets.
- In-depth knowledge of climate finance architecture, including the Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Climate Investment Funds, and similar institutions.
- Demonstrated success in building and managing high-level donor relationships, particularly with bilateral and multilateral development agencies.
- Strong understanding of concessional finance instruments and their strategic deployment in banking transactions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to operate confidently at senior levels across public and private sectors.
- Ability to think strategically and innovatively to address complex global challenges through finance and partnership.
Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, environmental sciences, international development, or a closely related field.
- Experience working in or closely with international financial institutions, development banks, or donor agencies.
- Knowledge of impact measurement methodologies and ESG frameworks.
What We Offer
At EBRD, we offer more than a job — we offer a chance to shape the future of sustainable finance. By joining our Green Partnerships team, you will gain:
- A highly collaborative, international working environment built on trust, innovation, and inclusiveness.
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge, real-world solutions to climate change and environmental degradation.
- Access to a wide network of global stakeholders across public and private sectors, and the chance to influence high-level policy and investment decisions.
- A competitive compensation package, inclusive of a comprehensive benefits programme and a strong commitment to professional development.
- A hybrid working model that promotes flexibility and wellbeing, supported by modern workplace technology and practices.
- Inclusion in a culture that values diversity, responsibility, and purpose-driven impact.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are central to our identity and purpose. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the rich diversity of our member countries and who are passionate about advancing sustainability and equity.
Application Process
If you are a visionary professional ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of climate finance, we welcome your application.
Deadline to apply: 8 July 2025
Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Here’s a refined 200‑word company overview for EBRD – London, followed by a table of representative current job roles with estimated salaries—all without external links:
EBRD – London | Company Overview
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is a multilateral development bank headquartered in London, with its main office occupying the top floors of a sustainable, BREEAM‑Outstanding building at Five Bank Street in Canary Wharf (ebrd.com). Established in 1991, the EBRD supports market-oriented development and private-sector growth across more than 30 countries spanning Europe, Asia, and North Africa .
Innovation is central to EBRD’s mission—whether pioneering green finance, adopting cutting-edge client solutions, or designing hybrid workplaces. The London HQ, recognized for its advanced environmental design and digital functionality, embodies this approach (ebrd.com).
Client focus drives the bank’s development agenda. EBRD provides tailored financing, advisory services, and policy guidance to foster sustainable economic transformation. Their commitment to governance, human rights, and inclusive growth underscores a client-centered ethos .
Sustainability is a core value. The bank has pledged to become a majority green institution by 2025 and aligns all investments with the Paris Agreement objectives (ebrd.com).
Guided by integrity, collaboration, and excellence, EBRD equips countries and enterprises to thrive. The London office serves as a strategic hub, combining international reach with ethical leadership to build resilient, environmentally responsible markets.
EBRD – Typical London Roles & Salaries
| Role | Estimated Salary (GBP/year) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Analyst | £42 000 – £56 000 | Financial analysis, project evaluation (ebrd.com, glassdoor.com.hk, ebrd.com) |
| Associate / Associate Banker | £50 000 – £70 000 | Deal structuring, client liaison |
| Senior Banker | £91 000 – £122 000 | Lead financing teams, manage portfolios |
| Principal / Associate Director | £69 000 – £110 000 | Strategic leadership, policy implementation |
| Intern | £21 000 – £26 000 | Support roles across teams |
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