Head - Climate Finance

About the Role:

We at Arthan are seeking a seasoned professional to lead the design and execution of carbon finance and climate investment strategies for a leading organization working at the intersection of sustainability, decarbonization, and financial innovation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence how carbon markets and climate finance mechanisms are structured and deployed, directly contributing to India's low-carbon transition. You will work closely with internal teams, investors, clients, and regulators to unlock capital, shape strategy, and develop high-impact climate finance instruments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Execute Carbon Finance Strategy: Lead the development of carbon finance frameworks aligned with global and domestic carbon markets to support decarbonization goals.
• Carbon Credit Monetization: Structure and implement end-to-end carbon projects (identification to credit issuance and monetization) under VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, and Article 6.
• Climate Finance Instrumentation: Design and advise on green bonds, ESG-linked debt, and blended finance structures for mobilizing capital toward climate goals.
• Climate & Financial Risk Analysis: Conduct financial and climate risk assessments for sustainable investments and carbon assets.
• Strategic Advisory: Guide public and private stakeholders on ESG frameworks, net-zero pathways, and climate-aligned capital strategies.
• Market Engagement & Thought Leadership: Represent the organization in national/international forums, policy discussions, and investor networks to advance carbon finance ecosystems.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing, cross-disciplinary team focused on climate and carbon finance.
• Policy & Market Literacy Support: Contribute to capacity building for stakeholders through training programs and market awareness initiatives.

Focus Areas:

• Carbon Market Development & Execution: Lead registration, MRV compliance, and monetization of carbon projects (renewables, efficiency, nature-based solutions). Track developments in voluntary/compliance markets to inform strategy.
• Climate Finance Structuring: Develop customized financial solutions aligned with ESG and impact frameworks. Collaborate across teams to embed finance into broader sustainability efforts.

Requirements:

Education: 

• Master's in Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or related fields.

Experience:

• 12-15 years of professional experience, with 10+ years in financial services or consulting.
• Proven leadership in carbon credit monetization and climate finance instruments.
• Expertise in standards like VCS, Gold Standard, CDM, and Article 6.

Technical Skills:

• Financial modeling, structuring ESG/green financial products.
• Risk assessment for sustainability-linked investments.
• Deep understanding of MRV systems and ESG-linked instruments

Travel Requirement:

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across India for client engagements, project validations, industry events, and training workshops.