At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainable finance initiatives and shape ESG investment strategies.
- Company: Innovative organisation in Talent Acquisition & Recruiting sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy in decision-making, and influence on environmental impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a best-in-class sustainable finance function.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable finance and drive impactful change.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in sustainable finance, ESG advisory, and climate finance.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 £ per year.
Scovai, a forward-thinking organisation operating within the Talent Acquisition & Recruiting sector and renowned for its innovative approach to workforce intelligence, is conducting a confidential Director-level search for a Head of Sustainable Finance. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned sustainable finance leader to shape and own the ESG-integrated investment strategy of a progressive organisation, building a best-in-class sustainable finance function from the ground up.
The successful candidate will bring a minimum of 12 years of experience spanning sustainable finance, ESG advisory, and climate finance, and will serve as the internal authority on all matters relating to green and sustainability-linked financial products. In this pivotal role, you will lead the origination and structuring of green bonds and sustainability-linked lending facilities, develop a comprehensive sustainable finance product suite, and drive rigorous climate risk analytics across the organisation.
You will ensure full compliance with TCFD, SFDR, and UK Green Taxonomy regulatory frameworks, translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable strategy. Stakeholder engagement will be central to your remit, as you cultivate relationships with institutional ESG investors, regulators, and internal business units to embed sustainability across financial decision-making.
This is an exceptional opportunity to define the sustainable finance agenda at a Director level, influencing both commercial outcomes and long-term environmental impact. You will operate with significant autonomy, contribute to thought leadership, and play a defining role in positioning the organisation as a credible and ambitious participant in the global sustainable finance ecosystem.
- Practical experience obtaining green bond certifications and third-party verifications (e.g., Climate Bonds Initiative, ICMA alignment)
- Deep familiarity with sustainability reporting and regulatory frameworks (ISSB, TCFD-aligned disclosures, EU Taxonomy, SFDR)
- Track record in investor relations and capital markets origination across jurisdictions, including syndication, ratings engagement and institutional investor stewardship
- Expertise implementing ESG data platforms, data governance and analytics (ESG APIs, alternative data integration, automated reporting)
- Experience with impact measurement and outcomes frameworks (IRIS+, GIIN metrics, outcomes-based KPIs)
Head of Sustainable Finance in London employer: CONFIDENTIAL Scovai
CONFIDENTIAL Scovai is an attractive employer due to its commitment to sustainability and innovation in finance. The company provides employees with opportunities to lead significant ESG initiatives and develop their careers in a supportive environment.
