Climate Advisory Specialist

responsAbility Investments AG is seeking a Climate Advisory Specialist in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves providing technical advice on climate mitigation and adaptation projects, conducting GHG impact assessments, and engaging with investee companies. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes independent work within a dynamic team focused on generating positive environmental outcomes.
responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid-market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale.

Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

responsAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience along with a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from putting any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our dynamic team in climate advisory as

Climate Advisory Specialist

You will be given the possibility to work responsibly and independently within a broad variety of tasks. Your portfolio will include the following.

Your Main Tasks



Provide technical advice to the investment team in the assessment of climate mitigation and adaptation solutions in key target countriesEngage with investee companies to evaluate the technical and environmental & social (E&S) impacts of climate mitigation / adaptation projects against specific guidelines of the fundCarryout GHG impact assessment of climate mitigation technologiesLiaise proactively and constructively with a wide variety of investment support functions (TA and E&S) during the investment cycleCarry out technical and environmental & social due diligence (ESDD) of climate mitigation / adaptation projectsEngage with the investee companies to facilitate the implementation of technical and environmental & social action planGather key market data related to climate solutions into a format that can be analyzed and presented for decision makersMonitor critical technological trends in climate mitigation / adaptation solutions, summarizing them in concise and thoughtful summariesSupport the team in monitoring the portfolio in terms of GHG impact and environmental and social risk management systemsSupport the team in preparing monthly / quarterly / annual performance reports

Your Experience And Skills

Degree in engineering with background and/or experience in Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency/Electric Mobility/Circular Economy/Climate Smart AgricultureMinimum of 6 years of work experience either in climate mitigation / adaptation project development, consulting, or investment firm; experience in a climate change consulting firm is preferredSome regional and international travel may be requiredSuperior written and oral communication skills with relevant track record in EnglishGHG accounting principles/methodologiesTechnical assessment of climate mitigation/adaptation interventionsEnvironmental & Social risk managementManaging large data sets and ability to perform independent researchDemonstrated personal and/or professional interest in development finance and/or climate finance that has led to a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges found in emerging marketsStrong competence in the use of presentational and quantitative toolsHighly reliable, flexible, and self-reliant personality with good intercultural skillsIndependence of opinion while being a team player and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment