Head of Sustainable Finance

CONFIDENTIAL Scovai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scovai is seeking a Director-level Head of Sustainable Finance to shape and own the ESG-integrated investment strategy, building a best-in-class function from the ground up. You will lead green bonds origination, climate risk analytics, and regulatory compliance across TCFD, SFDR, and UK Green Taxonomy, while embedding sustainability into financial decision-making.

The role offers significant autonomy, high strategic impact, and engagement with institutional investors and regulators to position

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in sustainable finance, ESG advisory and climate finance.
• Experience leading ESG and sustainable finance strategy at a senior level.
• Proven track record in origination and structuring of green/ sustainability-linked products.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and structuring of green bonds and sustainability-linked facilities.
• Develop a comprehensive sustainable finance product suite.
• Drive rigorous climate risk analytics and regulatory compliance (TCFD, SFDR, UK Taxonomy).
• Cultivate relationships with institutional ESG investors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainable finance leadership

ESG advisory

Green bonds

Investor relations

Regulatory compliance

Tools

ESG data platforms

Data governance

Climate risk analytics

Job description

CONFIDENTIAL 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)