Head of ESG Growth - Southeast Asia

Links International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Links International in Singapore is seeking a seasoned ESG sales professional to identify and expand the customer base across Singapore and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

You will assess client needs, lead negotiations, develop market-specific ESG engagement content, and drive business development for green finance, ESG solutions and climate risk consulting, ensuring proposals align with regional regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years ESG sales/account management experience (candidates with proven channel development capabilities may be considered with less experience)
• Hands-on experience in at least one Southeast Asian market (SG/ID/MY/TH/VN)
• Strong business acumen, strategic planning and execution skills
• Experience in green bonds, syndicated loans, rating agencies, carbon certification, investment banking, or asset management

Responsibilities

• Identify and expand customer base across Singapore and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam).
• Assessing client needs and spearheading business negotiations
• Develop and design communication content for ESG engagement initiatives
• Lead business development initiatives for green finance, ESG solutions, EcoVadis ratings services and climate risk consulting services
• Develop market-specific proposals and service plans aligned with regional ESG regulatory frameworks.
• Design market entry strategies, establish local partnerships, and enhance brand visibility

Skills

ESG sales

Account management

Business development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development

Job description

Links International in Singapore is seeking a seasoned ESG sales professional to identify and expand the customer base across Singapore and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

You will assess client needs, lead negotiations, develop market-specific ESG engagement content, and drive business development for green finance, ESG solutions and climate risk consulting, ensuring proposals align with regional regulatory frameworks.