Nature Finance Lead

Nature Finance Lead

Would you like to work for CreditNature; global pioneers creating a leading rewilding investment platform? We have a number of exciting opportunities to be part of our small but dynamic team. We're looking for motivated and resourceful individuals, with a passion for nature to help us create markets that unlock nature positive investments.

Main Purpose:

To build ‘market readiness’ for CreditNature’s innovative nature market solutions and secure investment and corporate purchase commitments for ecosystem credit and assessment products.

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with corporations, banks and investors willing to invest in nature-based assets and initiatives.
• Secure investment commitments from corporations for the purchase of Nature Impact Tokens (digital certifications as a mechanism to generate business value and invest in nature recovery).
• Promote corporate and investor understanding and adoption of CreditNature’s nature-positive financial products and services in the context of broader market trends to support nature-positive strategies and corporate sustainability disclosure reporting.
• Oversee the development and implementation of business strategies and plans aimed at securing sustainable growth through nature-based investment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and agree digital environmental asset (token) purchase, custody, accounting and reporting protocol.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and agree token pricing, valuation and trading models and protocol.
• Actively engage in and contribute to international nature market design initiatives, including the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
• Monitor and report on nature finance market trends and developments, providing insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and strategy development.
• Develop and distribute investment case studies and buyer prospectus.
• Participate in nature finance work groups, task forces and conferences.

About you:

You will have a strong understanding of the concepts of nature finance, including the valuation of ecosystem services and and natural capital accounting. Excellent communication and presentation skills would also be a huge advantage within our team. You will ideally also have strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and negotiate with corporations and investors.

A passion for and commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation would be desirable.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, environmental science, or a related field.

Desirable:

• A master's degree in finance, environmental management, sustainability, or a related field.

• Certification or completion of courses related to finance, such as the Investment Management Certificate (IMC), or similar.

• Professional qualifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1, or similar.

• Completion of fintech, blockchain, or digital asset related courses or certifications.

• Certificates or courses on sustainability reporting, such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards certification.

• Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.

More information:

Job type: Full time permanent.

Start date: September/October 2023

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.

Location: Hybrid – preferably Edinburgh, Scotland or if not then Harwell Innovation Centre, Oxfordshire; either location combined with home working.

To apply for this position please use the ‘apply for this job’ link. You will be required to upload a CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) and covering letter (1 side of A4).

For further questions please email info@creditnature.com stating ‘Enquiry RE insert job name’ in the ‘Subject’ line.”

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Credit Nature is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Credit Nature we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.