Head of ESG & Impact Advisory (Corporate Sustainability Solutions) - Sri Lanka

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 bold, strategic, and entrepreneurial leader to establish and head its ESG & Impact Advisory business unit focused on Corporates. This leadership role will build and lead IIX’s corporate-facing advisory practice across South and Southeast Asia, engaging with major corporates, regional conglomerates, and financial institutions to embed ESG strategies, impact measurement, and sustainability-linked finance solutions—including Orange Bonds—into their core operations. The role will work closely with IIX’s Research, Government Advisory, and Innovative Finance teams to help corporates develop Orange Bond issuance strategies, while ensuring ESG readiness, robust impact frameworks, and reporting using IIX’s proprietary platforms—IIX Values™ (impact verification) and IIX Intelligence™ (data analytics). This is a client-facing, business-building leadership position requiring an established

network, deep expertise in ESG and sustainable finance, and strong capabilities in building new revenue streams from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy Development & Market Leadership

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Lead the strategy and execution roadmap for IIX’s ESG & Impact Advisory business for Corporates.

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Drive business development and revenue growth across key markets: Indonesia, India, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.

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Leverage personal networks to initiate and secure corporate partnerships and long-term sustainability mandates.

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Develop advisory solutions integrating Orange Bond readiness, impact measurement, and ESG strategy.

2. Corporate SDG Strategy & Sustainable Finance

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Translate corporate ESG and sustainability commitments into measurable SDG-aligned actions.

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Design innovative financing mechanisms such as sustainability-linked loans, supplier financing programs, and outcome-based grants.

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Prepare clients for emerging ESG and climate and sustainability reporting standards.

3. Supply Chain ESG & Orange Seal™ Program

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Conduct deep-dive supply chain diagnostics (Tier 1–3) to assess gender parity, GHG emissions intensity, and climate resilience.

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Develop supplier improvement roadmaps and expedite the qualification of suppliers through the Orange Seal™ certification process.

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Align supply chain action plans with national SDG priorities and regulatory frameworks.

4. Orange Bond™ Impact Assessment

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Lead corporate clients through the full impact lifecycle of Orange Bonds™, focusing on embedding robust impact frameworks, monitoring systems, and reporting mechanisms throughout the process.

Pre-Issuance Impact Readiness

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Lead the impact-focused pre-issuance work by conducting in-depth ESG and gender-lens diagnostics for corporate issuers and their supply chains. This includes mapping bond proceeds to SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 13 (Climate Action), national SDG roadmaps, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Develop tailored Impact Frameworks and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) matrices aligned with Orange Bond Principles, IFC Performance Standards, and relevant green/social bond guidelines.

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Collaborate closely with IIX’s Innovative Finance team, which leads transaction structuring and oversees external review processes such as Second-Party Opinions (SPOs) and credit ratings, to ensure alignment between financial structuring and impact commitments.

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Deliverables include the Orange Impact Framework, baseline data packs generated via IIX Intelligence™, and investor-ready impact sections for offering materials.

Impact Assurance & Orange Seal™ Integration

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Ensure Orange Seal™ certification criteria are embedded for qualifying suppliers and value-chain partners. Validate KPI frameworks to ensure alignment with market standards such as the ASEAN Taxonomy and EU Taxonomy. Work closely with internal teams to maintain coherence between transaction design and impact strategy.

Post-Issuance Monitoring

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Deploy IIX Values™ to capture and monitor real-time impact data from issuers and their supply chains. Produce annual Impact Reports and investor dashboards, and proactively flag deviations in KPIs to recommend corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.

• Market & Policy Feedback

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Utilize aggregated Orange Bond™ impact data to advise regulators, exchanges, and policymakers on sustainable finance frameworks and taxonomy evolution. Publish thematic insights and thought leadership pieces to inform policy development and spotlight corporate leadership in advancing gender equality and climate resilience.

5. Integration of IIX Assessment and Analytics Platforms

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Integrate IIX Values™ and IIX Intelligence™ into all advisory mandates to ensure robust ESG and impact analytics, monitoring, and reporting.

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Embed strong verification and reporting systems in all client engagements to ensure transparency and accountability.

6. Team Leadership & Advisory Delivery

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Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of ESG and sustainability advisors.

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Ensure exceptional client service, high-quality project delivery, and operational excellence.

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Lead multi-sector advisory engagements across industries such as agribusiness, energy, manufacturing, consumer goods, and finance.

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Take on leadership of the IIX Values and IIX Intelligence teams to integrate them into the Advisory practice.

7. Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Engagement

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Represent IIX at key regional and international forums, and contribute to thought leadership in sustainable finance and ESG investing.

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Collaborate with DFIs, regulators, financial institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders to drive systemic change and promote Orange Bond™ adoption across markets.

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Advocate for inclusive finance, gender equality, and climate action through active industry engagement.

Required Qualifications

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15+ years of leadership experience in ESG advisory, sustainability consulting, impact finance, or corporate sustainability strategy.

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Entrepreneurial and self-driven to run an independent business unit with prior P/L experience.

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Proven success in building and scaling advisory businesses or consulting practices, ideally with a strong corporate client base.

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Deep experience working with corporates and/or financial institutions in South and Southeast Asia.

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Expertise in ESG regulation, supply chain sustainability, climate finance, blended finance, or sustainability-linked bonds.

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Strong capital markets understanding, with a proven ability to integrate gender-lens investing and ESG principles into financial solutions.

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Excellent leadership, client relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.

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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.