About the Orange Movement Launched in 2022, the Orange Movement™ is a global initiative led by IIX Global to integrate gender equality and climate action into financial markets. At its core are Orange Bonds™ — the world's first gender-lens and climate-focused asset class — designed to. - Mobilize US$15 billion in capital markets by 2030 - Positively impact 150 million women, girls, and gender minorities - Position women and gender minorities as leaders in climate resilience and adaptation The Orange Movement advances this vision through capital mobilization, policy reform, global partnerships, training, and advocacy. With US$2 billion already mobilized and a new US$1 billion Orange Climate Fund anchoring a US$10 billion cooperation agreement with the Government of Indonesia, the Movement is entering a pivotal scale-up phase — with an active co-funder base, formalized governance infrastructure, and the Orange Forum as its flagship annual convening. IIX seeks a Senior Director who can build the Movement into an institution with the financial strength, governance maturity, and operating capability to stand on its own for the long termLaunched in 2022, the Orange Movement™ is a global initiative led by IIX Global to integrate gender equality and climate action into financial markets. At its core are Orange Bonds™ — the world's first gender-lens and climate-focused asset class — designed to: - Mobilize US$15 billion in capital markets by 2030 - Positively impact 150 million women, girls, and gender minorities - Position women and gender minorities as leaders in climate resilience and adaptation The Orange Movement advances this vision through capital mobilization, policy reform, global partnerships, training, and advocacy. With US$2 billion already mobilized and a new US$1 billion Orange Climate Fund anchoring a US$10 billion cooperation agreement with the Government of Indonesia, the Movement is entering a pivotal scale-up phase — with an active co-funder base, formalized governance infrastructure, and the Orange Forum as its flagship annual convening. IIX seeks a Senior Director who can build the Movement into an institution with the financial strength, governance maturity, and operating capability to stand on its own for the long term Role Summary The Senior Director of the Orange Movement will provide strategic vision, entrepreneurial drive, and organizational leadership to build the Movement into a durable, self-sustaining institution — expanding its reach, resources, and financial independence globally. This is a rare opportunity to take a coalition at the intersection of finance, gender, and climate from an IIX-incubated initiative to a mature institution with genuine systems-change potential. This senior leadership role will: - Own and manage the Orange Movement program, working closely with IIX teams — including Sustainable Finance and the newly established Impact & ESG Advisory — as they execute Orange transactions and related projects. - Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Orange Movement through diversified, multi-year fundraising — spanning co-funders, grants, and catalytic capital. - Mature the coalition's governance infrastructure into a standard-setting model for stakeholder management, built to operate independently over time. - Spearhead co-funder cultivation, partnership pipeline development, and multi-year fundraising. This position is ideal for a leader who combines deep networks across finance, philanthropy, and development with the entrepreneurial instincts to build lasting institutions — equally comfortable setting strategy and doing the hands-on work of standing up the operating backbone a growing coalition needs. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnerships & Global Alliances - Develop and execute a global strategy to expand the Orange Investor Alliance and Partner Coalition - Build and own a structured co-funder pipeline — from identification and cultivation through to close and stewardship - Engage institutional investors, DFIs, corporates, philanthropies, and governments as strategic allies and co-funders of the Orange Movement's mission - Build trust with policymakers, regulators, and multilaterals to embed Orange standards into financial systems - Use CRM systems and research tools to maintain a living, high-quality partnerships database - Engage the newly established Impact & ESG Advisory as a technical thought partner on measurement, standards, and reporting for Orange instruments Fundraising & Financial Sustainability - Own and drive the Orange Movement's co-funder and fundraising strategy — from identification and cultivation through to closing institutional partnerships with foundations, DFIs, and impact investors - Mobilize grants and catalytic capital to scale the Movement, targeting US$2M+ in co-funder contributions in Year 1 and scaling year over year, securing multi-year funding commitments alongside IIX senior management - Build the Orange Movement's long-term financial sustainability model — including piloting fee-based membership and certification revenue streams — steadily reducing the Movement's reliance on IIX's core platform over time - Maintain best-in-class fundraising collateral, funder value propositions, and a structured partnerships pipeline across the co-funder lifecycle Training & Market Building - Lead the Orange Capital Verifier Training program and similar certification tracks - Expand training offerings for investors, regulators, and issuers to build global confidence in Orange instruments — including blended/digital learning formats - Partner with universities, think tanks, and global institutions to mainstream Orange finance education - Own the roadmap for establishing the Orange Capital Principles, Orange Seal, and Orange Index as recognized, market-wide reference standards for gender-lens and climate-aligned finance Coalition Governance & Institutional Development - Serve as Secretariat for the Steering Committee, Advisory Council, and Working Groups — driving formalisation, documentation, and distributed knowledge management - Build and own a structured onboarding process for incoming coalition members - Ensure inclusive, accountable, and transparent governance — supported by clear meeting cadences, action tracking, and member engagement protocols - Diagnose and address engagement gaps across working groups, including reviving or restructuring underperforming groups as needed - Evolve the coalition's governance bodies — Steering Committee, Advisory Council, Working Groups — into a mature structure capable of governing the Movement independently at scale Advocacy, Convenings & Thought Leadership - Lead the flagship Orange Forum and other global convenings, owning the partnerships and stakeholder coordination layer - Curate high-impact campaigns that place Orange Financing at the center of global finance dialogues - Publish research, thought leadership, and storytelling that amplify Orange's influence Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Focus Area Key Performance Indicator Target Partnerships & Fundraising Onboard 8+ new co-funders leveraging pre-existing funder relationships; mobilize US$2M+ in Year 1, scaling toward full program self-sufficiency by Year 3 Year 1–3 Coalition Governance Steering Committee attendance >80%; all working groups meeting on cadence Q1–Q2 Institutional Maturity Governance and financial model matured toward independent operating capability Multi-Year Training & Market Building Train 20+ Orange Bond verifiers and market actors Annual Advocacy & Convenings Deliver 3+ global campaigns/events; Orange Forum stakeholder engagement rate >75% Annual WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Experience & Skills - Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's in Business, Finance, Public Policy, or International Development preferred - 15+ years in strategic partnerships, capital markets, fundraising, or senior leadership roles in finance, philanthropy, or development — with meaningful experience in the Global South - Proven track record in capital mobilization, impact finance, or climate/gender initiatives - Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams, work across global stakeholders, and operate entrepreneurially in frontier markets - An existing, activatable network of funder relationships — DFIs, foundations, corporates, multilaterals — capable of converting into signed co-funder commitments within the first 12 months - Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Airtable, HubSpot) and digital collaboration platforms; familiarity with AI productivity tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, etc.) - Exceptional fundraising, partnership-building, and strategic execution skills The Person - Visionary and entrepreneurial — able to push system-level change while operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments - Resilient, with the credibility and presence to build trust across DFIs, governments, UN agencies, and Fortune 500s - Equally comfortable setting strategy and doing the hands-on work of standing up the operating backbone a growing coalition needs THE PREM FRAMEWORK Every IIX team member is a PREM professional. We look for these qualities in everyone we hire: P Passionate Mission-driven & purpose-led R Resilient Thrives under pressure & ambiguity E Equitable Champions fairness & inclusion M Maverick Bold, entrepreneurial thinker WHY IIX - Lead a global movement advancing gender equality and climate action — with a mandate to build it into a lasting, independent institution. - Build a legacy platform targeting 100 million lives by 2030. - Operate at the nexus of finance, development, and advocacy. - Work with world-leading institutions — from DFIs and governments to UN agencies and Fortune 500s. At IIX, we seek individuals who are: - Passionate — committed to gender equality and climate action. - Resilient — able to navigate challenges in frontier markets. - Equitable — dedicated to measurable social and financial outcomes. - Entrepreneurial — bold, innovative, and able to build something new. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are treated with strict confidentiality. IIX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
About IIX Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through: - Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (6 listed bonds and growing). - Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. - Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution. - Global Advocacy & Innovation – Such as the Orange Movement™, which integrates gender equality and climate action in financial markets. Our Impact: - Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital - Positively impacted over 160 million lives - Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon - Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has been recognized by accolades such as the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award. www.iixglobal.com About the Role As part of the Marketing team, this role will appeal to an individual with an upbeat personality and who is a team player. This position will be responsible for initiating and supporting the department in marketing projects and activities. This role requires a ‘hands-on’, conscientious and self-motivated individual who consistently meets objectives and timescales. Being naturally organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time is essential. The applicant will work on a range of different marketing disciplines and on a unique portfolio of growing campaigns, content, and events, with assigned responsibility for specific key areas. Flexibility and a hands-on approach, including in campaign strategy and implementation, content development / copywriting, tracking and improving campaign performance, will be essential for success in a very busy working environment. This is an exciting opportunity in a demanding, but very rewarding role, within a fast-growing company. You will have the opportunity to make a direct and measurable impact - on content, products, or internal and external clients. You will have direct exposure to the management team and have the chance to share your ideas and opinions with them regularly. Key Responsibilities - Assist and support the team in planning multi-channel marketing campaigns, launches, and digital/social plans in line with business strategies, following through on the execution and community management - Covering brand and tactical campaigns for IIX Global’s Products and Services, with a focus on building awareness, driving leads, and customer acquisition - Channel focus will be social media (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), emails, and websites (e.g., blog posts, web pages) - Support IIX’s thought leadership campaigns and content across a variety of online and social channels - Collaborating with the in-house designer to ensure that visuals and materials are in line with brand guidelines - Optimize marketing automation and lead-nurturing processes through email, content, and social channels - Conduct customer, competitor, and product research - Create monthly reports containing a description of monthly activity, suitable advice and recommendations, and a clear summary of performance against the key performance indicators and metrics - Propose new and improved inbound marketing campaign ideas To be a successful candidate with IIX, you should be: - Organized and with excellent attention to detail. - Proactive and able to work autonomously without being nudged or reminded about tasks and responsibilities. - Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under deadlines and pressure. - Able to anticipate potential problems and know when to ask for help. - Some familiarity with applications such as Google Analytics, Meta Advertising, LinkedIn Advertising as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Drive, would be beneficial - A great communicator - via email, by phone and in-person. - Able to understand that the world of marketing is not a 9-5 job, all the time. - Professional in appearance and demeanor, comfortable dealing with high-level executives globally. - Possesses a good sense of design and aesthetics - Very strong marketing writer. Experience in PR and thought leadership content a big plus Qualifications & Requirements - Marketing Degree, Digital Agency experience, Digital related certifications, or equivalent working experience - With minimum of 10 years of Marketing experience - Proven experience in managing B2B or B2C campaigns from end-to-end, to drive awareness, leads, and conversion - Ability to work with agencies and industry partners. - Hands-on execution experience for inhouse projects or agency projects. - Good interpersonal communication, with digital metrics know-how. - Project management skills and understanding how to manage the priorities of multiple stakeholders in a complex and dynamic environment and focus on the delivery of results in the form of engagement, leads, and sales - Good understanding and interest in new media – digital and social media marketing Why Join IIX? - Hands-on exposure to impact investing and sustainable finance - Opportunity to drive global change in gender equality and climate action - Fast-track professional growth with training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities - Work with leading institutions – from UN agencies to top financial institutions At IIX, we look for individuals who are: ✔ Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance ✔ Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets ✔ Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact ✔ Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach
About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) IIX (Impact Investment Exchange) is a Singapore-headquartered pioneer in impact investing, connecting capital markets with sustainable development. For over a decade, IIX has been building the infrastructure for impact — structuring innovative financial instruments, running donor-funded development programs, and developing digital platforms that serve impact investors, enterprises, and communities across Asia and beyond. Our work spans impact-linked securities, blended finance, gender-lens investing, and climate finance — always with the goal of mobilizing private capital for social and environmental good. We are a lean, mission-obsessed team. Everyone here wears multiple hats, moves fast, and cares deeply about the work. If that energizes you, you’ll thrive at IIX. About the role As IIX accelerates its engagement across Southeast Asia, particularly on climate resilience, trade, and blue economy themes — this role exists to anchor IIX’s knowledge agenda and policy presence in the region. The VP, Research & Government Relations, SEA will be the founding senior hire for this function in Southeast Asia, leading thematic research, cultivating high-trust government and multilateral relationships, and serving as IIX’s expert voice across climate, energy transition, trade, and blue economy issues. Success means IIX is recognized as a credible research and policy voice in the region, with strong government relationships that open doors for IIX’s investment and advisory work. Key Responsibilities: Research Leadership - Lead and produce high-quality research on climate resilience, just energy transition, trade policy, and blue economy themes across Southeast Asia — with a particular focus on the Philippines and broader ASEAN as well as Pacific regional context. - Develop policy briefs, white papers, and thought leadership content that position IIX as a credible voice at the intersection of impact investing and sustainable development. - Identify and close knowledge gaps on emerging themes, including climate-linked financial instruments, disaster risk finance, maritime and coastal economies, and regional trade frameworks. - Collaborate with the global R&GR team to integrate SEA insights into IIX’s research agenda and external publications. Government & Policy Engagement - Build and manage senior-level relationships with government ministries, regulatory agencies, and intergovernmental bodies across Southeast Asia — with a primary focus on the Philippines and a mandate to expand regionally. - Represent IIX in policy dialogues, government consultations, and multilateral forums on climate finance, sustainable trade, and blue economy regulation. - Identify and develop opportunities for IIX’s research and advisory services to inform national and regional policy frameworks. - Serve as a trusted liaison between IIX’s investment and program teams and government counterparts, enabling market entry, regulatory engagement, and policy-aligned program design. Advisory Delivery - Lead or co-lead advisory mandates for government and multilateral clients on topics including climate risk finance, trade-linked sustainability, coastal and marine economy development, and green investment policy. - Design and facilitate high-level workshops, roundtables, and capacity-building programs for government stakeholders. - Contribute to proposal development and scoping of new advisory engagements, including technical assistance programs, research projects, and policy engagement initiatives. Investment Intelligence & Fund Support - Produce country, sector, and regulatory research to support investment screening, pipeline development, and due diligence for IIX’s climate-focused blended finance work in Southeast Asia. - Provide thematic analysis on climate resilience, trade dynamics, and blue economy developments that inform IIX’s investment thesis and portfolio strategy across the region. - Assess policy and regulatory risk for active and pipeline investments — including market entry feasibility, enabling environment analysis, and government relations risk — in close coordination with the investment team. - Monitor policy and regulatory developments across SEA markets and surface timely insights to investment and program colleagues. Regional Presence & Collaboration - Serve as IIX’s primary relationship holder and spokesperson for Southeast Asia research and policy audiences. - Coordinate with IIX’s investment, sustainable finance, and program teams to ensure research and government engagement are aligned with organizational priorities. - Represent IIX at conferences, panels, and bilateral meetings across the region. What We’re Looking For Experience & Skills - 8–12+ years of experience in research, policy advisory, or government relations, with significant exposure to climate, trade, or blue economy themes in a Southeast Asian context. - Background in Big 4 consulting, management consulting, or an equivalent advisory environment is highly valued — we are looking for structured analytical rigor, strong client management skills, and the ability to translate complex research into actionable recommendations. - Demonstrated experience engaging with government ministries, regulatory bodies, or multilateral institutions (e.g., ASEAN Secretariat, ADB, World Bank, UNDP, NEDA, DENR, or equivalent national agencies). - Track record of producing high-quality research outputs — policy briefs, sector reports, technical assessments — that have informed government or institutional decision-making. - Deep familiarity with the Philippines is essential; broader Southeast Asia exposure is strongly preferred. Fluency in English required; Filipino and/or a relevant Southeast Asian language is an advantage. - Subject matter expertise in one or more of: climate finance and resilience, trade policy and sustainability, blue economy (coastal/marine ecosystems, sustainable aquaculture, WASH infrastructure, fisheries), or disaster risk management. - Familiarity with sustainable finance frameworks and impact measurement approaches in development and investment contexts. The Person - Exceptional communicator — able to write for both technical and non-technical audiences and to present with authority to senior government and institutional stakeholders. - Analytically rigorous and strategically minded — comfortable working with ambiguity and translating data and research into clear, compelling narratives. - Entrepreneurial and adaptable — comfortable building a regional function with lean resources and a high degree of autonomy. - Genuine conviction that capital and policy can change the world — not just as a professional aspiration, but as a personal belief. THE PREM FRAMEWORK Every IIX team member is a PREM professional. We look for these qualities in everyone we hire: P Passionate Mission-driven & purpose-led R Resilient Thrives under pressure & ambiguity E Equitable Champions fairness & inclusion M Maverick Bold, entrepreneurial thinker Why IIX - Work at the intersection of finance and impact — your contribution directly enables IIX’s mission - High-trust, lean team environment — minimal bureaucracy, maximum ownership - Be the founding senior voice for SEA research and policy — a rare mandate to build something meaningful from the ground up - Engage at the highest levels of government, multilateral institutions, and the impact investing ecosystem across Southeast Asia - A culture that takes PREM values seriously — you will be seen, heard, and valued How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note with the subject line: VP, Research & Government Relations — SEA. In your cover note, tell us about a research or policy engagement challenge you led — what you did, how you approached it, and what impact it had. IIX is an equal opportunity employer.
About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development. Over the past 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market through: - Capital Mobilization – Including the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (6 listed bonds and growing). - Enterprise Technical Assistance – Supporting impact enterprises across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. - Data & Impact Measurement – Leveraging IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution. - Global Advocacy & Innovation – Such as the Orange Movement™, which integrates gender equality and climate action in financial markets. Our Impact: ✅ Mobilized nearly $500M in private-sector capital ✅ Positively impacted over 160 million lives ✅ Avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon ✅ Collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable MSMEs In 2024, IIX launched IIX Intelligence™, a global data hub evaluating gender diversity, ESG, and climate action among MSMEs. Our work has been recognized by accolades such as the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award. www.iixglobal.com About the Role IIX is seeking a dynamic and strategic senior advisor to support the growth of its ESG & Impact Advisory practice for Corporates. This role will be working closely with the Head of Advisory to build IIX’s corporate-facing advisory business across South and Southeast Asia. You will engage with major corporates, regional conglomerates, and financial institutions to embed ESG strategies, impact measurement, and sustainability-linked finance solutions—including Orange Bonds™—into their operations. You will also help ensure ESG readiness, robust impact frameworks, and credible reporting through IIX’s proprietary platforms—IIX Values™ (impact verification) and IIX Intelligence™ (data analytics).This is a senior client-facing role that combines business development, project leadership, and team mentorship. It is ideal for a candidate with a strong ESG/sustainable finance track record who is ready to help shape a fast-growing practice. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Development & Client Engagement - Partner with the Head of Advisory to expand corporate partnerships in priority markets (Indonesia, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh). - Lead or co-lead proposal development, pitches, and scoping of advisory mandates in ESG strategy, impact measurement, and sustainable finance. - Cultivate strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, impact delivery, and repeat engagements. 2. Advisory Delivery & Project Management - Manage end-to-end delivery of client projects, including ESG diagnostics, impact frameworks, and sustainability-linked financing strategies. - Handle multiple concurrent projects across diverse industries (agribusiness, energy, manufacturing, consumer goods, finance). - Embed IIX Values™ and IIX Intelligence™ in client solutions to strengthen analytics, monitoring, and reporting. - Ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables aligned with both client and IIX standards. 3. Orange Bond™ & Supply Chain Solutions - Support corporates in Orange Bond readiness through diagnostics, frameworks, and KPI development. - Assist in integrating Orange Seal™ supplier certification into corporate supply chains. - Work with internal teams on pre- and post-issuance monitoring to produce investor-ready outputs. 4. Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Engagement - Represent IIX at client workshops, industry events, and sustainability forums. - Contribute to thought leadership on ESG, gender-lens investing, and sustainable finance. - Engage with DFIs, regulators, and industry associations to support IIX’s positioning and advocacy. 5. Team Support & Mentorship - Provide guidance and mentorship to Associates and Analysts. - Foster a collaborative, high-performing, impact-driven culture within the Advisory team. - Support the Head of Advisory in building team capacity and refining delivery methodologies. Required Qualifications - 8 to 12+ years of leadership experience in ESG advisory, sustainability consulting, impact finance, or corporate sustainability strategy. - Deep experience working with corporates and/or financial institutions in South and Southeast Asia. - Expertise in ESG regulation, supply chain sustainability, climate finance, blended finance, or sustainability-linked bonds. - Strong capital markets understanding, with a proven ability to integrate gender-lens investing and ESG principles into financial solutions. - Excellent leadership, client relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills. - Master’s degree in sustainability, finance, economics, public policy, or a related discipline. Why Join IIX? This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable finance while working with leading corporates, investors, and changemakers to drive systemic transformation across Asia and beyond. 💡Lead high-profile advisory engagements with top corporations, investors, and policymakers. 🌍Shape Southeast Asia’s sustainable finance landscape through market expansion and thought leadership. 📈 Drive revenue growth and P&L responsibility in an entrepreneurial, high-impact organization. 🤝Work with world-class teams and stakeholders committed to gender equality, climate action, and inclusive finance. At IIX, we look for individuals who are: ✔ Passionate – Dedicated to impact investing and social finance ✔ Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in emerging markets ✔ Equitable – Committed to maximizing measurable social and financial impact ✔ Maverick – Independent, innovative, and bold in their approach Application Process Required Documents: 📩Resume/CV (highlighting relevant leadership, advisory, and business growth experience). 📩Cover Letter (detailing motivation, key achievements, and strategic vision for IIX Advisory). 🔎Case Study or Portfolio (optional but recommended; examples of past advisory engagements or project success stories). 🔒 Your personal data will be used strictly for recruitment purposes. IIX is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should submit their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.