Senior Policy Advisor, Global Macro & Finance Resilience

Senior Policy Advisor, Global Macro & Finance Resilience

E3G is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor – Global Macro & Finance Resilience to support Finance & Resilience Programme in driving our strategy to accelerate finance and macroeconomic reform at international level to support a rapid equitable global climate transition. This full-time role will be based in one of E3G’s offices: Washington DC, London, Berlin or Brussels.

Background

E3G is the world lead strategist think tank on the political economy of climate change with a global outlook. We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate for all. We translate climate politics, economics and policies into action. We pride ourselves on bringing independence to an extremely polarised discussion and holding policy makers to account on their promises. E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top-ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.

E3G is dedicated to fostering an engaging work environment with a competitive remuneration package in the non-profit sector. E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight and initiative wherever you are in the organisation. We take pride in our team's commitment, supportiveness, and friendliness. We invest in our staff, offer flexible working conditions and pride ourselves on being an open and collaborative workplace.

Role Overview

E3G is an independent climate change think tank. We are world-leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.

The role would sit within E3G’s Global Macro and Finance Resilience program, which addresses political dynamics in which finance ministries, central banks, supervisors and financial regulators are the decision-makers.

E3G offers a dynamic and fast paced working environment that will value your insight, initiative and collaboration, wherever you are in the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on E3G’s strategy and thought leadership on financial system reform at international level, working closely with the Global Macro & Finance Resilience Programme Lead.
• Build E3G’s profile on macro and finance policies’ reforms, developing propositions and leading advocacy to strengthen E3G’s network among key decision makers.
• Monitor key policy debates and developments internationally related to financial system reform and interpreting them in the context of E3G’s work, focusing on key topics such as fiscal, monetary and regulatory policy and on key multilateral forums such as G7, G20, UNFCCC, and others.
• Author or co-author knowledge products, such as public and private briefs, blogs, etc., and develop timely analysis for both internal and external audiences in the above-mentioned areas.
• Foster collaborative relationships with key stakeholders (policymakers, businesses, civil society, at the national, and international levels) at international, and national levels.
• Work with E3G and external colleagues to organize meetings, workshops, and other dissemination activities.
• Representing E3G at workshops, conferences and other events to promote our mission and objectives.
• Monitor and manage project deliverables, working with team members to deliver according to work plans and milestones, track implementation and respond to funder requests. Provide support for fundraising, funder reporting, and program management.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Experience and Skills

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy or a related field.
• Approximately five to seven years of experience working in economic policy, macroeconomic analysis, international development, or a similar field, preferably with some experience of working directly on climate change.
• Demonstrable experience of defining strategies and delivering time-bound results, preferably in an organisation involved with economic and financial policy.
• Very strong analytical, oral and writing skills using English to a fluent or native level. Candidates will be asked to share examples of previous written outputs. Competence in one or more additional EU languages will be an advantage (French, German). Non-EU language skills are also of interest.
• Strong experience of stakeholder engagement, including with government officials. Experience of briefing senior decision-makers and of convening high-level discussions is preferred.
• Fluent or native English language skills.
• Experience of communicating using a range of different media.
• High level of initiative; positive, organised, resilient attitude and ability to deliver high quality work on time.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Work-life balance, a 35-hour workweek with a hybrid work model and flexitime.
• 25 vacation days + additional leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension contribution plan (conditions vary according to location).
• E3G offers a reward and benefits package which compares well with other organisations within our sector. The indicative salary range in the UK for this position is between £51,026 - £55,000, Brussels €54,939 - €58,000, Berlin €55,597 - €60,000, US $80,000 - $88,000 dependent on experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate.
• Additional benefits in line with local office working practices.
• Yearly process for remuneration review.

E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in the jurisdiction in which E3G employs them. Occasional international travel may be required from time to time. We are unable to provide any relocation assistance to candidates who would need to move in order to take up this position.

Your Application

Please submit your application in English.

Please include:

• A CV of maximum two pages
• A cover letter of no more than one page outlining why you are applying for this role and when you would be able to start.

The deadline for applications is 12 December 2025.

Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.