Country Head

Country Head (India)

ABOUT CSV

Climate Smart Ventures Pte Ltd (CSV) is a unique transaction advisory firm supporting asset owners and investors in Asia to accelerate their shift from fossil fuels to renewables by leveraging capital market-driven solutions to deliver a decarbonized future. The firm is headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.  Through its Asia Energy Transition Platform (AETP), CSV is pioneering commercially viable pathways and strategic collaborations to generate insights and formulate innovative structures that make the early retirement of coal plants and the rapid deployment of renewables + storage solutions a practical reality for emerging market contexts.

As CSV deepens its engagement with key movers and shakers in Asia’s energy transition, we are looking for motivated and skilled individuals eager to support the region’s business leaders navigate through the highly dynamic topics of energy, climate, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and finance to then deliver impactful market-based solutions that can quickly scale and meet net-zero targets.

Driven by the singular goal of disrupting Asia’s energy transition to make it better, faster, and more just, CSV prides itself on being an extremely agile and learning-based organization, ready to take calculated risks and reward small innovations with the potential to make a tremendous impact. CSV aspires to be one of the top advisors focused on maximizing the power of finance to fuel an equitable energy transition for public and private stakeholders within Southeast Asia. This has made CSV the partner of choice for leading corporates, banks and financial institutions, investors, multilateral development banks, and philanthropies seeking surgical support and valuable insights on strategy development and execution at the intersection of finance, energy, and ESG in Asia.

CSV prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer that is a highly dynamic, merit-based, learning organization, with competitive benefits which include further training and development.

About the Role

CSV is seeking an India-based candidate to join our growing team as a Country Lead. This role is pivotal in driving business development efforts and facilitating the energy transition through innovative, finance-focused approaches. You will lead market expansion initiatives and manage complex projects that align with CSV's mission to advance climate and energy solutions. 

About You

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in climate, energy transition, finance, and business development.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong connections within the Indian power and/or finance community.
• A deep understanding of India’s electicity, capital and financial markets.
• Proven track record in deal closure, particularly in debt and/or equity financing in India, including project finance, private debt, loan syndication, and structured finance.
• Prior experience in country team management or a supervisory role is preferred.
• Highly professional and reliable in their approach
• Proficiency in financial modeling is required.
• Strong team player mentality with the ability to manage both teams and large transactions.
• Proven success in client management.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, and self-driven.

Core tasks include:

• Leverage CSV's established network of international financial institutions, along with personal local financial connections, to develop, structure, and close financial transactions for CSV's current and upcoming energy transition projects in India. 
• Collaborating closely with the CSV’s leadership to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, encompassing business development, origination, new market initiatives, and project management.
• Effectively coordinating with multiple stakeholders (including clients, other consultants, key industry players, and regulatory bodies).
• Supervising and preparing client’s deliverables including research and write-ups including papers, concept notes, and presentations.
• Leading management of transactions and engagements.
• Effectively coordinating with multiple stakeholders (including clients, other consultants, key industry players, and regulatory bodies).
• Reviewing existing laws and regulations, industry and economic trends, and other data required to complete reports
• Conducting due diligence, preparing, and reviewing financial models (including project finance models), and supporting financial analysis for debt, equity, and hybrid financing structures.
• Mentoring team members, fostering collaboration, and encouraging knowledge sharing within the team to support CSV’s mission and client goals.

WHY APPLY?

• You will join a rapidly growing firm pioneering cutting-edge thinking and execution on energy transition in Asia side-by-side with key movers and shakers from the region. You will be supporting teams that are expected to reshape how ESG can be embedded into businesses in a manner that is value-creating and anchored on the decarbonization of assets, supply chains, and industries. You will work with leading experts in finance, energy, engineering, technology, and policy, focusing on Asia's energy transition. Together, you will collaborate to create new value for CSV, its clients, and the broader ecosystem.

If interested, kindly send a short cover letter and your CV to recruitment@climatesmartventures.com.

Deadline of Applications: September 26, 2025