Sustainable Debt Specialist – Global Conservation Finance

World Wildlife Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year limited-term contract

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist in Sustainable Debt to design and implement debt financing initiatives for conservation. The role collaborates with WWF teams, Country Offices, donors, and financial partners to mobilize capital for nature-positive projects.

The successful candidate will support origination, due diligence, and execution of sustainability-linked loans and bonds, KPI development, and stakeholder engagement across a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with minimum 6 years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in finance, economics, international relations, or related field preferred.
• Fluency in English; Spanish or other languages desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of WWF's sustainable debt portfolio across debt instruments.
• Coordinate due diligence, data collection, and materials for debt transactions and engagements.
• Prepare materials for donor and partner engagement, including briefings and presentations.
• Maintain project trackers, workplans, and internal reporting for the Sustainable Debt pillar.
• Engage with governments, financial institutions, and donors to advance sustainable debt initiatives.

Skills

Fluency in English

Financial analysis

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the United States is seeking a Senior Specialist in Sustainable Debt to design and implement debt financing initiatives for conservation. The role collaborates with WWF teams, Country Offices, donors, and financial partners to mobilize capital for nature-positive projects.

The successful candidate will support origination, due diligence, and execution of sustainability-linked loans and bonds, KPI development, and stakeholder engagement across a global network.