Senior analyst - Green Finance

The Legends Agency is hiring a Senior Analyst for Green Finance in Cape Town, South Africa. The role focuses on supporting sustainable infrastructure finance, conducting financial modeling, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of R48,000 to R52,000 per month and is a permanent contract, starting as soon as possible.
About the job Senior analyst - Green FinanceJob Opportunity: Senior Analyst Green Finance

Location: Cape Town (CBD)

Salary: R48,000 R52,000 per month (CTC, includes medical aid contribution)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the OrganisationWe are a mission-driven, non-profit organisation working to drive the growth of South Africas green economy one that is low carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive. Our work involves partnering with businesses, investors, and government entities to remove barriers to the adoption and scaling of green technologies and services.

Our five-year strategy aims to double our impact and footprint, promoting green infrastructure solutions that are globally relevant and locally effective.

About the Green Finance ProgrammeThe Green Finance Programme exists to unlock and scale finance for sustainable and low-carbon initiatives. This is achieved through ecosystem building, strategic partnerships, and specialised research. The programme operates across sectors including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, water and wastewater, and the circular economy.

Key focus areas:

Market research and data collectionDissemination of finance insights and toolsSupport for bankable green projectsAccess to finance facilitationRole Overview: Senior Analyst Green FinanceWe are seeking a strategic, analytical, and impact-driven professional to join the Green Finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the development of sustainable infrastructure finance in South Africa, particularly in projects that enhance climate resilience and public-sector capability.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in generating knowledge, engaging stakeholders, structuring finance, and advancing innovative mechanisms for green investment.

Key ResponsibilitiesConduct financial modelling, feasibility studies, and business case developmentStructure finance for green infrastructure projectsLead or contribute to strategic stakeholder engagements and workshopsAlign project support with SDGs, ESG metrics, Equator Principles, and IFC Performance StandardsCollaborate with municipalities, funders, government entities, and DFIsOversee internal and external project delivery, including budgets and timelinesTranslate financial and market data into actionable insightsRequired Qualifications & ExperiencePostgraduate degree (Masters preferred) in Finance, Development Finance, Economics, Commerce, or Business ManagementMinimum 4 years relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, or feasibility assessmentsDemonstrated experience in green, infrastructure, or sustainable financeKnowledge of public sector finance and project implementation (advantageous)Familiarity with sustainable finance and impact frameworks (e.g. SDGs, ESG, blended finance)Existing networks in green economy, finance, or infrastructure sectorsDesired Skills & CompetenciesExceptional written and verbal communicationStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsIndependent, proactive, and action-oriented mindsetComfortable in public speaking and high-level stakeholder engagementsProfessional, detail-driven, and results-orientedUnderstanding of South Africas green economy and climate policy frameworksWhy Join Us?Shape South Africas green finance futureContribute to meaningful, sustainability-driven infrastructure developmentJoin a collaborative, innovative, and learning-focused work environmentBe part of a mission that enables real climate action and inclusive growth #J-18808-Ljbffr