Application deadline: 15th July 2024

Location(s): Hybrid/Remote (Tokyo)

Salary Range: ¥7mm-9mm  per annum,- Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, total compensation, and market data.

Who we are

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 700 financial institutions with over $142 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 24,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2023, with more than 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth two thirds global market capitalization - and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Visit www.cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

Job Purpose and Background in summary

CDP is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Capital Markets Senior Account Manager - Japan. to carry out our engagement with financial institutions including asset managers, asset owners and banks in Japan. This is an excellent opportunity to make an impact on how the financial ecosystem can respond to the key environmental challenges of climate change, deforestation and water security. The successful candidate will join a growing team of committed professionals working to embed ESG integration into mainstream financial analysis and investment processes.

Key Responsibilities:

◥ Build strong relationships with existing CDP Japan signatories, financial institutions and capital markets participants as well as identifying new opportunities to grow the signatory base – recording all activity in a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

◥ Speak on behalf of CDP Japan at public & media events – emphasizing the use-cases of CDP data and promoting banks program, private markets program, etc - networking wherever & whenever possible to build the profile and presence of CDP throughout Japan.

◥ Deliver on annual budget targets for revenue from signatory renewals & growth, data sales and expansion into new programs as the Japanese market develops in maturity.

◥ Lead the organization & execution of webinars and capacity-building events with major financial institutions and investors and raising the profile of CDP’s capital markets work across the financial sector.

◥ Utilize knowledge and understanding of sustainable finance to further engage the broader capital markets.

◥ Work with other teams in collaborative projects and activities such as the Non-Disclosure Campaign to ensure CDP delivers maximum impact.

◥ Lead engagement with CDP signatories on the core reported and modelled datasets, research offerings and in-house expertise at CDP.

◥ Engage in all of the above and further ad-hoc projects as necessary, in order to support taking sustainable action & ambition in Japan to a far greater level than is currently practiced.

◥ Manage a small team (at the outset 1 headcount) to deliver effectively on the above.

Required skills and experience:
◥ Excellent English and Japanese language fluency (both verbal and written).
◥ Strong analytical skills, including experience in large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data, and producing powerful, insightful & concise presentations.
◥ Keen interest in corporate sustainability, awareness of global environmental reporting developments (e.g. ISSB, TNFD, Transition Planning) and capital markets developments (e.g. GFANZ, NZAM) and Southeast Asian environmental reporting and regulatory trends.
◥ 10 to 15 years+ of work experience in financial services, ideally in an external-facing role and with knowledge or exposure to corporate sustainability issues. Career changers who can demonstrate relevant and tangible efforts to enter the field are also welcome to apply.
◥ Proven track record of proactively and independently supporting clients or colleagues in work which requires a high level of planning, deep analysis, self-organization and attention to detail.
◥ Good working knowledge of the Microsoft office software suite, especially Excel. Highly analytical approach able to navigate complex datasets and capital market nuances.

◥ Must have permanent residency in Japan, we cannot sponsor for this role.

Desired skills and experience:
◥ Masters or Bachelors degree in environmental or sustainability-related topics e.g. Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Ecology, Sustainability and Business and/or relevant finance or quantitative certifications.
◥ Proven track record in sales, external client management or stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with Client Relationship Management systems.
◥ A clear understanding of the aims, objectives and processes of CDP and a strong conviction about CDP’s theory of change. An understanding of capital markets and the investment management industry with a passion for sustainable investment.

What we offer:

Competitive NGO salary

Employment Type: Fixed-term employment (12 months, renewable. If joining mid-term, employment will be fixed-term until the end of March of that term) *Conversion to indefinite-term employment available

Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and year-end/New Year holidays Paid Leave: 20 days (Pro-rated in the first year according to the month of joining)

Social Insurance: Health insurance, welfare pension insurance, employment insurance, and industrial accident compensation insurance

Flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Before you apply

We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicant’s privacy notice. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.

How to apply:

Please upload your CV in the application form along with a covering letter as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than one page. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis, and we commit to respond within 5 business days of the submission deadline. If you do not hear from us within this time frame, you may consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.