Carbon Markets & Transition Finance Expert
About the position
- Contract type: CDI, full-time
- Start date: as soon as possible
- Location: Luxembourg
Key Responsibility
Under the responsibility of the Head of Sustainable Finance and in close collaboration with the LSFI Deputy CEO, act as a technical reference for LSFI on carbon credits & carbon markets and transition finance matters, contributing to the initiatives for which LSFI is responsible, as well as those that will be developed in the future. The candidate will also support LSFI’s broad, multi-actor and international network of stakeholders in Luxembourg on this aspects.
Main tasks
- Contribute to the design, development and delivery of the initiatives on carbon credits and carbon markets for which LSFI is responsible, as well as those that will be developed in the future, including the preparation of technical content, analyses and recommendations;
- Monitor and analyse regulatory, market and standard-setting developments in compliance and voluntary carbon markets at national, EU and international levels (e.g. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, EU ETS, the EU Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming certification framework, voluntary carbon market integrity initiatives), and translate them into concise briefings for LSFI and its stakeholders;
- Follow developments in transition finance (transition plans, transition finance frameworks, disclosure standards and transition-related instruments) and assess their implications and opportunities for the Luxembourg financial sector;
- Support working groups and taskforces led or co-led by LSFI with public and private stakeholders, by preparing technical inputs, background papers and meeting materials, and ensuring follow-up of actions;
- Conduct research and draft studies, position papers, policy notes and articles on carbon markets and transition finance, liaising with experts, academics and data providers;
- Contribute to the production of studies, in particular with a focus on carbon markets and transition-related topics;
- Support the LSFI Management with international relations and representation on carbon and transition finance topics, by preparing presentations, speeches and briefing materials, participating in meetings and drafting follow-up reports;
- Keep the LSFI Resource Hub up to date and contribute to the development of any LSFI webpages that will be created in the future on carbon markets and transition finance, and contribute specialised content to LSFI’s newsletter, social media channels and events;
- Raise awareness on carbon markets and transition finance through participation in presentations, public interventions, roundtables and trainings.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience in sustainable finance, climate finance or a related field, with demonstrable hands-on experience in carbon credits and/or carbon markets.
- Relevant university degree (e.g. finance, economics, environmental sciences, law); a specialisation in sustainable or climate finance is an advantage.
- Solid knowledge of compliance and voluntary carbon markets: market functioning, project types, standards and registries, integrity frameworks and the related policy landscape.
- Good understanding of transition finance (transition plans, transition finance frameworks, decarbonisation pathways) and of the international and EU framework in the space.
- Knowledge of the Luxembourg financial markets and ecosystem is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, research and writing skills, with the ability to make complex technical topics accessible to non-specialist audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with a high degree of autonomy.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to engage effectively with a wide range of public and private stakeholders.
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of French is considered an advantage; German or Luxembourgish are a plus.
- Experience in working groups, taskforces or project management is considered an advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Who we are
The Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) (www.lsfi.lu) is Luxembourg’s coordinating entity on Sustainable Finance. Acting as a centre of excellence and knowledge hub, it works with the whole financial ecosystem to accelerate the financing of the transition, with the ambition of making Luxembourg a global centre for sustainable finance. Guided by its Sustainable Finance Strategy 2030, the LSFI:
- Builds expertise and leadership: acts as Luxembourg’s expert on sustainable finance topics and regulation, sharing insights with financial institutions and policymakers and raising Luxembourg’s international profile;
- Mobilises the financial sector: runs working groups, taskforces and advisory boards, and drives initiatives such as the Women in Finance Charter to unlock high-impact, innovative projects;
- Measures and communicates progress: publishes the annual Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Study, maintains a Resource Hub on regulation, standards and labels, and organises events such as the annual LSFI Summit and Masterclasses.
The LSFI was founded in January 2020 by the Luxembourg Government (Ministry of Finance and Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity), Luxembourg for Finance (the agency for the development of the financial centre) and the High Council for Sustainable Development (Conseil Supérieur pour un Développement Durable), an independent advisory body to the Luxembourg Government about sustainable development matters that represents the civil society.
What we offer
- A dynamic, flexible and enriching environment: you will work in an association at the heart of the sustainable finance ecosystem in Luxembourg, exposed to European and international networks, on one of the fastest-evolving areas of climate finance. You will work closely with some of the main public and private decision-makers of the Luxembourg financial centre.
- A stimulating and motivating environment: you will work in a small team, where initiative is appreciated, and you will be involved in many different aspects of the association’s activities.
- Flexible working hours and access to training in the sustainable finance domain.
- A gross annual salary between EUR 55,000 and EUR 65,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter to vacancies@lsfi.lu to the attention of Nicoletta Centofanti and Sophie Mercier. As writing is central to this role, the quality of your cover letter will be part of our assessment.
Submission deadline: 30 November 2026
