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About WWF SG

WWF-Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg


Overview

The Nature Finance Lead will drive WWF-Singapore’s efforts to catalyse private and public finance for nature-based and biodiversity-positive outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of finance and conservation — working to design, structure, and scale innovative financing mechanisms that channel investment towards sustainable landscapes and carbon finance. In the initial phase, the role will have a strong focus on advancing regional nature finance initiatives, including the development of blended finance vehicles and investment partnerships that lay the groundwork for long-term capital mobilisation. The lead will engage financial institutions, corporates, and policymakers to build the enabling conditions for high-integrity, high-impact nature finance in Singapore.


Responsibilities

Nature Finance Programme and Strategy Development

  • Lead, develop and manage WWF-Singapore’s Nature Finance workstream, with a focus on accelerating Financing Green workstream, embedding Carbon finance, and mobilising capital towards natural landscapes.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of WWF-Singapore’s carbon finance strategy in relation to Sustainable finance efforts and workstreams
  • Support building Blended finance vehicles through development of pipeline projects, developing the fund structure and engaging capital providers to build an investment vehicle with philanthropic and private capital providers
  • Represent WWF-Singapore in strategic dialogues, policy discussions, and working groups to advocate for credible, transparent, and equitable nature finance mechanisms.


Strategic Engagement and Influence

  • Build and maintain high-impact relationships with key stakeholders across WWF network offices, government, industry, finance, and civil society.
  • Provide thought leadership to influence market standards, investment frameworks, and disclosure practices that integrate nature and biodiversity considerations.
  • Identify and advance opportunities to mobilise finance for nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable land- and seascapes.
  • Work with WWF teams and external partners to design and deliver innovative financial mechanisms (e.g., blended finance, impact funds, green bonds, or conservation finance vehicles).


Partnership Development & Delivery

  • Lead the development of proposals aligned to WWF SG's strategic priorities
  • Steward existing partnerships to ensure delivery, compliance, and long-term impact, such as through preparing partnership updates, reports, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.


Skills and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5–8 years of professional experience in the finance sector — such as investment banking, asset management, project finance, or ESG/sustainable finance.
  • Strong skills in financial analysis, structuring, or capital mobilisation, with an ability to translate financial concepts into conservation impact.
  • Demonstrated understanding of or exposure to nature-based solutions, conservation finance, or environmental markets.
  • Familiarity with carbon markets, climate finance, or nature-based solutions, with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge in these areas.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.


Having these are a plus

  • An interest in conservation and sustainability
  • Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Collaboration