Description ICF is a leading provider of science-based climate, energy, and environmental advisory services to private and public sector clients across the globe. We help our clients to progress on their sustainable journey by understanding the rapidly evolving finance and policy landscape, assessing needs and challenges, designing effective strategies, and implementing and evaluating new actions. To support the continued growth of our climate planning line of business, we are seeking a **mid-career professional** with strong experience in assessing and implementing sustainable climate finance strategies and solutions in developing country contexts. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team conducting detailed analyses to develop strategic advice related to climate finance, climate policies, and climate-smart solutions for clients such as the USAID, MCC, international financial institutions, and other clients. Your work will mostly focus on solutions for developing countries, but may also include support to U.S.-based clients and global institutions and businesses. The successful candidate will have a hybrid work environment, working in the **Arlington, VA** office on **Wednesdays and Thursdays** during our practice group’s in-office days, with the flexibility to work elsewhere the remainder of the week. Similar working arrangements in our **New York, NY** and **Los Angeles, CA** offices are possible. Your future colleagues have built a reputation for the successful delivery of large, complex projects, developing innovative solutions that drive positive change for their clients. If you would like to be part of such a team, please review the following responsibilities and required qualifications before applying. **Responsibilities:** You will join a diverse, dynamic, and interdisciplinary team composed of climate scientists, engineers, environmental economists, policy experts, communication specialists, and others to: Support the delivery of projects for public and private clients + Advise on a wide array of climate financing approaches including loans, bonds, public-private partnerships, and others. + Assess climate finance challenges, opportunities, solutions, providers, and other aspects to help clients prioritize and select the most effective climate finance options to achieve their goals + Work closely with clients, investors, global and country-based project teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that transactions are structured to meet their needs and achieve their objectives. + Identify and manage risks associated with transactions in international development projects + Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies, including those related to financial management, procurement, and environmental and social safeguards + Support the development of robust and sound qualitative and quantitative analyses to translate complex data into valuable and appropriate recommendations + Engage with clients and stakeholders through various channels (meetings, interviews, workshops) to collect data, insights, and perspectives + Convene and facilitate meetings, trainings, and info sessions to convey key findings and best practices + Supporting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of climate finance policies/programs to assess effectiveness, best practices, and lessons learned + Approximately 50% of your work will focus on climate finance, 25% on climate policy and solutioning, and the remainder on internal initiatives and business development. **Required qualifications & skills:** + 5+ years of experience in the design and implementation of climate/green finance policies and instruments + 2+ years of experience in international finance transactions, such as advising on financing arrangements, structuring deals, conducting due diligence, and/or supporting public-private partnerships + Bachelor’s degree in finance, environmental economics, climate policy, or related discipline **Preferred qualifications & skills:** + Master’s degree in finance, environmental economics, climate policy, or related discipline + 8+ years of experience in the design and implementation of climate finance + Previous work in developing countries and international development + Excellent financial modeling, equity valuation, project finance, and other core investment skills + Previous experience working with USAID or MCC + Fluency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese + Strong understanding of climate risk, climate resilience, and GHG emission mitigation topics + Certifications such as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) + Excellent quantitative analysis abilities, including advanced knowledge of Excel and equivalent tools + Ability to work independently as well as within multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary consulting teams spread across several countries and time zones **Working at ICF** ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) . Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) . Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) **Candidate AI Usage Policy** At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. **Pay Range** - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $0.00 - $0.00 Virginia Remote Office (VA99)