Nature Finance Lead

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Singapore seeks a Nature Finance Lead to drive efforts in catalyzing finance for nature-based solutions. The ideal candidate will manage WWF-Singapore’s Nature Finance workstream, entering into strategic dialogues with stakeholders, and lead the development of innovative financing mechanisms. Strong skills in financial analysis and a background in sustainability or environmental studies are required. This role offers a collaborative work environment supporting sustainable impact.

Benefits

Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Access to global network, tools, and expertise

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental studies, sustainability, public policy, or a related field.
• Understanding of nature-based solutions and conservation finance.
• Willingness to deepen knowledge in carbon markets and climate finance.

Responsibilities

• Drive WWF-Singapore’s efforts to catalyse private and public finance for nature.
• Develop and manage WWF-Singapore’s Nature Finance workstream.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in finance and conservation.
• Lead the development of proposals aligned to WWF SG's strategic priorities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Capital mobilisation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Report to: APAC Lead Sustainable Finance

The Nature Finance Lead will drive WWF-Singapore’s efforts to catalise private and public finance for nature-based and biodiversity-positive outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of finance and conservation — working to design, structure, and scale innovative financing mechanisms that channel investment towards sustainable landscapes and carbon finance. In the initial phase, the role will have a strong focus on advancing regional nature finance initiatives, including the development of blended finance vehicles and investment partnerships that lay the groundwork for long-term capital mobilisation. The lead will engage financial institutions, corporates, and policymakers to build the enabling conditions for high-integrity, high-impact nature finance in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

Nature Finance Programme and Strategy Development

• Lead, develop and manage WWF-Singapore’s Nature Finance workstream, with a focus on accelerating Financing Green workstream, embedding Carbon finance, and mobilising capital towards natural landscapes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of WWF-Singapore’s carbon finance strategy in relation to Sustainable finance efforts and workstreams
• Support building Blended finance vehicles through development of pipeline projects, developing the fund structure and engaging capital providers to build an investment vehicle with philanthropic and private capital providers
• Represent WWF-Singapore in strategic dialogues, policy discussions, and working groups to advocate for credible, transparent, and equitable nature finance mechanisms.

Strategic Engagement and Influence

• Build and maintain high-impact relationships with key stakeholders across WWF network offices, government, industry, finance, and civil society.
• Provide thought leadership to influence market standards, investment frameworks, and disclosure practices that integrate nature and biodiversity considerations.
• Identify and advance opportunities to mobilise finance for nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land- and seascapes.
• Work with WWF teams and external partners to design and deliver innovative financial mechanisms (e.g., blended finance, impact funds, green bonds, or conservation finance vehicles).

Partnership Development & Delivery

• Lead the development of proposals aligned to WWF SG’s strategic priorities
• Steward existing partnerships to ensure delivery, compliance, and long-term impact, such as through preparing partnership updates, reports, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, structuring, or capital mobilisation, with an ability to translate financial concepts into conservation impact.
• Demonstrated understanding of or exposure to nature-based solutions, conservation finance, or environmental markets.
• Familiarity with carbon markets, climate finance, or nature-based solutions, with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge in these areas.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Having these are a plus

Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Collaboration

An interest in conservation and sustainability

What We Offer

· A collaborative, mission-driven work environment.

· Access to WWF’s global network, tools, and expertise.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.