The 2° Investing Initiative (2DII) is an independent, non-profit think tank working to align financial markets and regulations with the Paris Agreement goals and Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework or more broadly on the SDGs. Our work concentrates on four main research areas: Retail Investing, Impact, Nature-finance and Emerging markets.
In France, 2DII has been a key player in the sustainable finance field since it was launched 10 years ago. We were strongly involved in the development of the Article 173, co-organised the International Climate Reporting Awards since 2016, co-lead the drafting of the ISO14097 standard on sustainable finance and recently launched the Climate impact management system as part of our evidence for impact program. We are also a strong contributor to Finance ClimAct, an EU funded project coordinated by Ademe to replicate the European Sustainable Finance Action Plan in France. Not to mention the creation of PACTA, even though we have chosen to transfer it to RMI to ensure deeper maintenance and internationalization of it!
2DII is funded through a combination of grants from EU research and innovation programmes, national governments and private foundations.
Position summary
With a strong foundation established over the past year, including significant reorganizations, a new board, and the potential for a new DG to bring a fresh vision for sustainable finance, 2DII is entering an exciting new phase. We seek a leader who can set a clear strategic direction, expand our reach through proactive fundraising, and operate with genuine integrity and care. If you’re eager to embrace the challenge and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the organization’s long-term strategic goals and objectives.
- Identify and lead partnership and fundraising initiatives.
- Provide leadership and direction to the management team and staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, investors, partners, and members.
- Manage and support our small team in a respectful and motivational way, leveraging their skills and expertise to create a synergistic effect).
- Foster strategic partnership and engaging the community.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, representing it in public forums and media engagements.
- Represent the organization at key events and on important platforms, promoting our mission, vision, and achievements.
Essential skills and qualifications:
This position requires:
- A minimum ten years of working experience in a relevant field.
- Extensive knowledge of Sustainable Finance.
- Strategic thinking.
- Strong network within the sustainable finance sector, both in France and internationally.
- Skilled and personable manager and leader, able to motivate and manage team members.
- Excellent organisational skills, with a high degree of personal motivation and autonomous problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to act as a primary spokesperson and represent an organization at both national and international levels.
- Excellent written and verbal skills in both French and English.
- International experiences.
Desired skills:
- Research or academic background.
- Ability to take leadership.
- Experience in a research field that could be beneficial for 2DII’s growth.
- Experience of taking organisations through change.
- Experience of working in a non-profit organization.
We offer you:
- A dynamic and international team of researchers, analysts and sustainable finance specialists passionate about the climate and nature transition.
- A mission that brings together finance, economics and climate/nature.
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and a family-friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for growth and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
- Meal vouchers worth 12€ per day, with 54% covered by the employer.
- Full coveraged of public transport fees or a Mobility Package.
Start date: As soon as possible
Type of contract: Permanent
Proposed salary package: 105K€
Please send your application quoting 2DII-GM-072024 (CV and one-page cover letter in English or French indicating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations) to: jobs@2degrees-investing.org.
2° Investing Initiative is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities and will continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants in the conduct of all business activities.
Please note we are only able to accept candidates who are eligible to work in the EU under French contract.
