Climate Mitigation Finance Specialist, NetZeroCities

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Climate Mitigation Finance Specialist, NetZeroCities in Germany.

This role provides the opportunity to accelerate climate action in cities by transforming ambitious mitigation plans into financeable, investment-ready projects. You will support cities in overcoming financial and institutional barriers, structuring blended finance solutions, and mobilizing capital for real-world implementation. Working closely with finance partners, city advisors, and project teams, you will help align public and private resources to scale climate mitigation initiatives across sectors such as energy, mobility, buildings, waste, and water. The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, offering direct impact on urban climate outcomes while collaborating in a diverse, multi-country environment. This is ideal for professionals who are both practical and innovative, capable of navigating complex public-private finance systems, and passionate about delivering measurable climate results.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and structure climate mitigation projects in cities, defining business models, identifying funding sources, and increasing investment readiness.

• Provide hands-on support in financial modeling, risk assessment, and project preparation to attract investors and accelerate project implementation.

• Design and deploy blended finance instruments that combine public, private, and philanthropic capital to de-risk urban mitigation investments.

• Engage directly with investors, banks, development finance institutions, and technical assistance providers to match project pipelines with appropriate funding.

• Integrate adaptation and resilience considerations into mitigation projects where relevant, ensuring a holistic approach to urban climate planning.

• Capture lessons from project transactions and financing processes, translating them into practical guidance, tools, and capacity-building materials for cities.

• Collaborate closely with City Finance Specialists, project advisors, and consortium partners to ensure alignment and knowledge exchange across the region.

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of practical experience in project finance, climate mitigation finance, infrastructure finance, or blended finance, ideally within the EU.

• Demonstrated experience structuring, financing, or advising on urban climate mitigation projects.

• Experience engaging with cities, regions, or public project owners, and working with financial institutions and investors.

• Knowledge or experience with climate adaptation and resilience finance is a strong asset.

• Understanding of local and regional governance, public finance processes, and EU funding frameworks is desirable.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in at least one additional European language is preferred.

• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with competence in collaborative IT tools such as Office365, Teams, Miro, Notion, and Zoom.

• Excellent time management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Proactive, service- and impact-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in multicultural environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with not-for-profit standards.

• Flexible remote-first working arrangement, with access to local offices or co-working spaces where available.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact climate mitigation projects with direct influence on city-level outcomes.

• Collaborative and inclusive international team environment.

• Professional development opportunities and knowledge-sharing across projects and sectors.

• Participation in cutting-edge blended finance initiatives and innovative climate programs.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? 
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