The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is looking for an expert in responsible investment and sustainable finance policy development, with experience in advocating for policy change and reform.

This position is a unique opportunity to influence the agenda of the responsible investment and sustainable finance sector across Australia and New Zealand at an exciting and critical time in this industry’s development.

You will lead RIAA’s policy program, including developing positions and submissions on policy issues that support RIAA’s objectives, and advocating for RIAA’s policy positions in external forums.

The ideal candidate is passionate about responsible investment and understands the impact of aligning capital with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy. You will have considerable experience in and knowledge about responsible investment, and are always up to date with regulation, standard and policy changes in responsible investment around the world. You understand not only how to develop and analyse policy, but also how to practically implement them across a range of programs and have a remarkable ability to influence others in the policy sphere.

You will have expertise in:

• All aspects of responsible investment and sustainable finance
• Developing policy positions and advocating for these positions
• Participating in and presenting to external forums
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy, including influence and negotiation
• Contribution to standards review and development

About the organisation

RIAA champions responsible investing and a sustainable financial system in Australia and New Zealand. RIAA is dedicated to ensuring capital is aligned with achieving a healthy society, environment and economy.

With over 450 members managing more than $US 29 trillion in assets globally, RIAA is the largest and most active network of people and organisations engaged in responsible, ethical and impact investing across Australia and New Zealand. Our membership includes super funds, fund managers, banks, consultants, researchers, brokers, impact investors, property managers, trusts, foundations, faith-based groups, financial advisers and individuals.

RIAA is a small, supportive, energetic team that values accountability, respect and courage. We pride ourselves on collaborating and sharing knowledge, and finding innovative ways to achieve our mission. We encourage our team members to continuously learn and develop, and provide opportunities and training to support this. We welcome flexible working and give the team additional leave at the end of each year.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sharon Rayner on 0422 469 335.