Overview
The Senior Policy Consultant will lead the technical guidance for the Chilean Taxonomy Implementation, working with stakeholders to fulfill the sustainable finance taxonomy project for Chile. The role involves piloting the taxonomy in the banking sector and developing a roadmap for its regulatory adoption.
Key Responsibilities
- Test, pilot, and assess the Chile’s Taxonomy in banks’ portfolios and processes.
- Document individual pilot findings, prepare a comprehensive report, and analyze pilot data.
- Develop a standardized reporting framework for financial institutions.
- Organize and coordinate periodic meetings with the pilot working group.
- Follow up on credit products to ensure alignment with Taxonomy requirements.
- Document findings, recommendations, and an action plan in a comprehensive report.
- Present initial results and case studies to financial entities and working groups.
- Identify and compile a list of certifications, standards, or assessment mechanisms.
- Integrate feedback and finalize reporting of the piloting phase.
- Define the outline of the guidance document for the banking sector.
- Conduct research and analysis of previous taxonomy piloting processes.
- Develop draft guidance documents for banks and provide ongoing support.
- Finalize the guidance document based on stakeholder feedback.
- Design and deliver a tailored capacity building programme for the banking sector.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange.
- Assess the regulatory scope of how the Chilean Taxonomy should be applied.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulatory and financial/non-financial policy instruments.
- Provide high-level and specific recommendations on where and how to include the Chile’s Taxonomy within the financial regulatory framework.
- Design a phased, binding implementation plan for the private sector.
- Coordinate with regulators to ensure alignment and smooth transition.
- Present the regulatory integration strategy and roadmap to supervisory authorities.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops for regulators and potential regulated entities.
- Provide technical support for the promotion and implementation of the Chile’s Taxonomy in the private sector.
Required Experience
At least eight (8) years of professional experience and expertise in sustainable finance, with special focus on the European Union sustainable finance policy frameworks, is required. A bachelor’s degree could be taken in lieu of master’s degree provided the selected candidate has 10 years of relevant experience.
Qualifications
A master’s Degree in the following areas: Environmental Management, Engineering, sciences, law, economics, business administration, international relations or finance studies is required.
