Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English, Japanese

In-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape
Native-level Japanese speaker with confident English communication and strong writing skills
Established network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) and ability to build relationships with policy makers
Multiple years of experience in the Japanese policy-making process with a track record in policy development, advocacy, or advisory roles in climate, finance, or energy

Lead policy representation across Japan for projects in energy, manufacturing, economic transition financing, sustainable finance regulations, and climate policies
Design and disseminate high-quality policy materials for the transition agenda
Identify and pursue opportunities within Japan’s policy-making process, leveraging networks and fostering relationships with decision-makers to align finance with net-zero pathways
Build and nurture strong, productive networks with government entities, regulatory bodies, and industry organizations to create a supportive ecosystem for transition finance; coordinate with Regional Lead to ensure cohesive stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Job Title: Senior Policy Manager – Japan

Location: Remote - Japan

Salary: JPY 10,000,000

🚀 We’re on a mission to mobilse global capital for climate action.

We're eager to foster senior-level government collaboration in Japan to propel our rapid energy transition goals.

We want to drive transition and positively impact the world we live in.

How you'll contribute

Lead policy representation across Japan for projects in energy, manufacturing, economic transition financing, sustainable finance regulations, and climate policies.
Design and disseminate high-quality and relevant policy materials for the transition agenda.
Identify and actively pursue opportunities within the Japanese policy-making process, leveraging established networks and fostering relationships with decision-makers, to contribute meaningfully to the development and implementation of policies that align with our goals.
Navigate the complexities of the political landscape and seize strategic opportunities that arise in the course of policy discussions and formulation, advising domestic institutions to align finance with net-zero pathways.
Work closely and coordinate effectively with the Regional Lead to ensure that our approach to stakeholder engagement is cohesive, strategically aligned, and leverages existing relationships.
Focus on building and nurturing strong, productive networks with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government entities, regulatory bodies, and industry organisations, to create a supportive ecosystem for transition finance.

Requirements

You should apply if:

You're passionate about our work and the mission of Climate Bonds!

You have in-depth knowledge and experience of Japan’s energy, finance, and industry policy landscape.

You are a clear and concise native-level Japanese speaker who is also confident communicating in English, including strong writing skills.

You have an existing network with key government and financial stakeholders (e.g., METI, MoE, JFSA, JICA) and can quickly develop relationships with new market actors and policy makers

You have multiple years experience of the Japanese policy-making process, with proven ability to identify and leverage influential points of engagement.