FMO
Your role
In the role of Sustainability Strategy & Policy Officer you:
- Conduct research and analysis to inform sustainability and impact strategies, supporting FMO’s development goals. Topics may include Net Zero/1.5 alignment, Paris alignment, integrating climate considerations, and classifying green investments.
- Interpret external developments and regulatory requirements, advising on their implications for FMO and sustainability trends.
- Prepare high-quality materials to help senior management make informed decisions on impact and sustainability, especially focusing on SDG13/Climate work. Support cross-departmental projects like the Impact Management Framework.
- Connect climate topics across internal and external stakeholders by developing knowledge, communications, and training materials, facilitating discussions, and identifying necessary data for strategic considerations.
- Prepare inputs for reports and monitoring processes, such as the Annual report under CSRD, Integrated Quarterly Report, and benchmarks like OPIM. Maintain and update internal documentation related to SDG13/Climate, including the Climate Action Plan and transition plan for FMO.
Your team
FMO’s 2030 Strategy focuses on Pioneer-Develop-Scale in development finance, maximizing impact while ensuring returns and managing risks. The Strategy Department plays a key role in achieving these goals by providing strategic oversight and planning across impact, return, and risk dimensions.
Within this department, the Sustainability Strategy & Policy team provides strategic advice and thought leadership on FMO’s SDG and Development Impact goals (SDG 8, SDG 10, SDG 13), as well as ESG, Sustainability Standards, and Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Regulations. The team combines expertise in banking, strategy, business development, and project management, all driven by a shared commitment to creating meaningful impact.