Senior Associate, Strategic Initiatives - India

Job description

About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) IIX (Impact Investment Exchange) is a Singapore-headquartered pioneer in impact investing — building the infrastructure where capital markets meet sustainable development. Over 15+ years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market across four pillars: capital mobilisation, enterprise technical assistance, data and impact measurement, and global advocacy. Our flagship initiatives include the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series (7 listed bonds and growing), IIX Values™ (impact verification technology), IIX Intelligence™ (a global data hub benchmarking MSMEs on ESG, gender, and climate performance), and the Orange Movement™ — a new asset class at the intersection of gender equality and climate action. Together, these represent nearly US$1.5 billion in capital mobilised, 185 million+ lives positively impacted, 1.9 million metric tons of carbon avoided, and 116,000+ data points collected on sustainable MSMEs. Recognised by the Oslo Business for Peace Award and the UN Global Climate Action Award, IIX is a lean, mission-obsessed team. Everyone here wears multiple hats, moves fast, and cares deeply about the work. If that energises you, you will thrive at IIX. About the role We are seeking a highly driven and independent professional to join the CEO’s Office, working on Strategic Initiatives that are high-priority, cross-cutting, and central to organizational direction. This role requires a rare combination of strategic thinking, strong execution, and professional maturity. The individual will operate as an extension of leadership: managing new initiatives, engaging external partners, and translating high-level priorities into structured action. The Senior Associate in the Strategic Initiatives - CEO’s team is a high-impact, high-ownership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of new concept development, organizational strategy, and cross-functional execution. You will serve as an extension of the CEO - driving strategic initiatives, enabling high-quality decision-making, and amplifying IIX's voice in the global impact investing space. This is not a traditional support role. It is designed for an intellectually curious, execution-oriented professional who can navigate ambiguity, operate with minimal hand-holding, and switch hats across projects. Key Responsibilities CEO & CEO’s Office Support Support the Strategic Initiatives team and the CEO’s Office in managing and delivering on high-priority workstreams and organisational commitments. Prepare high-quality written outputs — briefing notes, presentations, reports, and correspondence — for the CEO’s internal and external engagements. Support client and stakeholder engagement: preparing meeting briefs, participating in meetings, and managing follow-ups with rigour. Contribute to IIX’s research outputs, knowledge products, and thought leadership pieces linked to strategic priorities. Organisational Strategy Assist in translating strategic directions into structured workstreams, trackers, and action plans that teams can execute against. Coordinate across internal teams to align inputs, monitor progress, and surface blockers on organisation-wide priorities. Support the preparation of strategy documents, organisational planning materials, and internal reporting. Help the CEO’s Office maintain a clear line of sight across IIX’s evolving portfolio of initiatives and commitments. New Concept & Initiative Development Support the scoping and development of new ideas and initiatives emerging from the CEO’s Office — from first principles to structured proposal. Structure early-stage concepts into proposals, frameworks, or workplans ready for internal review or external pitching. Conduct research and analysis to inform the development of new programmes, products, and strategic directions across sectors. Identify new markets, partnership opportunities, and funding mechanisms that advance IIX’s mission in sustainable and inclusive finance. Business Development & External Partnerships Support the identification and cultivation of new institutional partnerships, donor relationships, and co-investment opportunities. Develop proposals, pitch decks, and programme frameworks for new business opportunities aligned with IIX’s strategy. Help build and maintain IIX’s external profile through targeted engagement with development finance institutions, impact investors, and multilateral organisations. Track IIX’s partnership pipeline and ensure follow-through on key relationships and commitments. What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications & Experience Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a top-tier consulting firm, financial institution, development finance organisation, or impact-focused environment. Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, International Development, Public Policy, or a related discipline. Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality written outputs — proposals, grant applications, research reports, briefing notes, or strategy documents. Strong analytical and structured thinking skills — able to work with both qualitative frameworks and quantitative data. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to distil complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives for senior audiences. Proven ability to operate as a self-starter with minimal supervision, managing multiple workstreams under time pressure. Experience supporting or managing components of projects or initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Preferred & Desired Demonstrated knowledge of gender equality, social inclusion, or climate action — particularly with an intersectional lens. Familiarity with inclusive finance, impact investing, blended finance, or ESG frameworks. Cross-sectoral exposure spanning climate, infrastructure, development finance, or impact capital markets. International work experience — IIX’s work spans Asia, Africa, and beyond, and comfort with diverse geographies matters. The Person Intellectually curious — you ask the questions others haven’t thought to ask, and you go deep before you go wide. Execution-oriented — you close the loop, follow through, and take pride in the quality of everything that leaves your hands. Comfortable with ambiguity — you can structure a problem from scratch and move forward without needing every answer upfront. Genuinely mission-driven — you believe finance can be a powerful force for good, and that belief shapes how you work. Mature and professionally grounded — you exercise sound judgment, respect organisational hierarchy, and know when to lead and when to support. A collaborator and a self-starter in equal measure — you work well across teams and take full ownership of what’s yours. The PREM Framework At IIX, we don’t just hire for skills — we hire for values. Our PREM framework defines what it means to be an IIX team member: P Passionate Deep commitment to IIX’s mission; intrinsically motivated; purpose-driven in their work. R Resilient Adaptable under pressure; bounces back from setbacks; thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments. E Equitable Champions fairness, inclusion, and belonging; walks the talk on equity in every interaction. M Maverick Innovative, bold thinker; challenges the status quo; brings an entrepreneurial spirit to problem-solving. Why IIX Work with the Head of Strategic Initiatives team in CEO on IIX’s most consequential new projects — the exposure and responsibility here are unmatched for someone at your career stage. Be part of a movement, not just a job — IIX’s work on Orange Capital, gender-climate finance, and impact data is reshaping what finance can do for society. High-trust, lean team environment — minimal bureaucracy, maximum ownership. Your ideas will be heard and your contributions will be visible. Access to a global network of development finance institutions, impact investors, and multilateral organisations across Asia, Africa, and beyond. A culture that takes PREM values seriously — you will be seen, heard, and valued for who you are and what you bring. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter. In your cover note, tell us about a moment when you turned an ambiguous problem into a clear plan of action — and what happened next. We read every application. IIX is an equal opportunity employer.