Carbon Finance Manager

WWF Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global conservation organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced Carbon Finance and Markets Manager to advance high-integrity carbon markets and mobilize carbon finance for natural landscapes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in programme management, focusing on sustainability and stakeholder engagement. This role offers an opportunity to significantly influence carbon finance practices in the region.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in sustainability, environmental, or development sectors.
• Ability to design and monitor programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with carbon markets or climate finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement WWF-Singapore’s Carbon Finance strategy.
• Lead management and reporting of Carbon Finance programmes.
• Build relationships with financial institutions and corporates.

Skills

Programme or project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communication

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

Job description

About WWF SG

WWF‑Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF‑Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Carbon Finance and Markets Manager to lead WWF‑Singapore’s efforts to advance high‑integrity carbon markets and mobilise carbon finance towards natural landscapes. The role combines strategy and programme development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership management to strengthen the credibility and impact of carbon finance in Singapore and the region.

Responsibilities

Carbon Finance Strategy and Programme Development

• Contribute to the development and implementation of WWF‑Singapore’s Carbon Finance strategy, aligned with WWF’s global finance and conservation priorities.
• Support the development and execution of WWF‑Singapore’s carbon finance programmes.
• Represent WWF‑Singapore in dialogues, forums, and policy discussions to advocate for credible, transparent, and scalable carbon finance approaches.

Partnership Development, Project Management and Reporting

• Lead the management and reporting of WWF‑Singapore’s Carbon Finance programmes to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and measurable environmental and social outcomes.
• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, and partnership frameworks for donors, financial partners, and institutional investors to strengthen support for WWF‑Singapore’s Carbon Finance programmes.
• Coordinate programme planning, monitoring, and reporting across partners, ensuring high‑quality updates, risk management, and adaptive learning.

Stakeholder Engagement and Influence

• Build and manage strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, corporates, and development finance partners.
• Provide thought leadership to influence market standards, investment frameworks, and disclosure practices that integrate nature and biodiversity considerations.
• Serve as WWF‑Singapore’s focal point for Carbon finance engagement, representing the organisation in national and regional finance networks.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3‑years of relevant experience in programme or project management, preferably in the sustainability, environmental, or development sectors.
• Strong ability to design, implement, and monitor programmes involving multiple stakeholders, partners, and funding streams.
• Familiarity with carbon markets, climate finance, or nature‑based solutions — with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge in these areas.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or coordination with government, corporate, or non‑profit actors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing proposals, progress reports, and partner communications.
• Strategic thinker, self‑driven, and passionate about driving systemic change in the finance–nature nexus.

Having these are a plus

• An interest in conservation and sustainability.
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Collaboration.