Capital Innovation for Impact

About Temasek Trust Temasek Trust is the philanthropic arm of Temasek Holdings, with community stewardship goals of protecting the planet, uplifting communities, connecting people, and advancing capabilities. By forging new pathways in philanthropy and impact investing with like-minded partners, Temasek Trust advances catalytic philanthropy as a force for good. Through the Temasek Trust Collective (TTC), an ecosystem of organisations united by a shared purpose of building better for every generation, it harnesses diverse capabilities to build capacity, convene partnerships, mobilise capital, and catalyse solutions to create lasting impact. For more information, visit www.temasektrust.org.sg. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.About the Capital Innovation for ImpactCapital Innovation for Impact (CIIP), formerly the Centre for Impact Investing and Practices, is a non-profit entity based in Singapore, established in 2022 by Temasek Trust.CIIP works to advance impact investing and innovative finance by building and sharing knowledge, bringing together stakeholders across the capital spectrum, and catalysing action to direct capital towards positive social and environmental outcomes.Our work spans research and knowledge development, capability-building, and stakeholder engagement. We collaborate with regional and global partners to develop practical resources, strengthen capabilities, advance industry standards and impact management practices, and facilitate collaboration across different forms of capital. Recognising the distinct and complementary roles of private, philanthropic, and public capital, we seek to advance innovative financing approaches that can mobilise resources, address financing gaps, and support solutions to social and environmental challenges.CIIP builds on Temasek Trust's efforts to advance impact investing in Asia. In 2019, Temasek Trust launched ABC Impact, a private equity fund dedicated to impact investing in Asia. Temasek subsequently established an impact investing team in 2021, with a mandate to generate positive impact for underserved communities while achieving market-rate returns. Temasek and ABC Impact are CIIP's strategic partners.CIIP is also the anchor partner for the United Nations Development Programme's (UNDP) Private Finance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative in Southeast Asia. Through this partnership, CIIP supports the development of resources, insights, and tools to help investors and businesses in Asia identify opportunities and contribute towards achieving the SDGs.For more information, visit www.ciip.com.sgTHE POSITION/ROLE Job DescriptionCIIP was launched in June 2022, with Temasek and ABC Impact as our strategic partners. We are seeking a motivated professional to support industry research, ecosystem development, and innovative capital mobilisation initiatives that advance impact investing across Asia. The successful candidate will support and contribute to research projects that generate public-good insights, conduct research and analysis on financing approaches that mobilise private capital towards impact outcomes, and develop programmes that strengthen the impact ecosystem.This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a good foundation in business finance and/or sustainability with an understanding of impact investing. You will work with the team on one or more of the following:1) Industry research and thought leadershipSupport development and execution of industry-facing research projects, from problem definition, project scoping, and stakeholder engagement to qualitative and quantitative analysis, synthesis of findings, and write-up of reports.Conduct market research and landscape studies on impact investing, blended finance, philanthropy, sustainable development, and emerging impact sectors. This will include analysis of innovative financing vehicles (including catalytic capital, blended finance) aimed at mobilising private capital towards impact outcomes.Contribute to the development of practical frameworks, tools, and recommendations that support industry adoption of impact investing practices and standards.Produce presentations, reports, and other materials that translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders.2) Catalysing ecosystem actionSupport engagement with investors, philanthropic organisations, development finance institutions, corporates, and ecosystem partners to develop scalable funding solutions and capacity building initiatives, including for CIIP’s Amplifier programme.3) Stakeholder engagementSupport stakeholder engagement across the impact ecosystem, including with investors, foundations, family offices, corporates, intermediaries, and government agencies.Facilitate collaborations and convenings that strengthen the impact investing ecosystem and accelerate capital flows towards impactful businesses.Support the organisation of industry events, workshops, roundtables, and learning programmes.KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTESBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Accounting, or related disciplines. A postgraduate qualification (Master's degree) and/or demonstrated research experience (academic or industry-based) will be an advantage.Up to 5 years of relevant experience in impact investing, asset management, consulting, industry research, development finance, philanthropy, or related fields. Fresh graduates with relevant academic or internship experience are welcome to apply.Good understanding of impact investing, blended finance, catalytic capital, sustainable development, and ecosystem-building approaches.Good understanding of investment concepts, financial analysis, business models, and capital structures.Good organisational skills and ability to contribute effectively to projects involving multiple stakeholders.Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into actionable insights.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentation development, and stakeholder engagement.Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment.Familiarity with impact measurement and management frameworks, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and sustainability-related standards will be an advantage.Experience and/or expertise in thematic areas such as climate and resilience, financial inclusion, health, insurance, sustainable agriculture, education, or livelihoods will be an advantage.Knowledge of Southeast Asian markets and languages will be an advantage.Candidates may submit their applications with subject line: [CIIP] [Your name]. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis and accepted until 8 November 2026. Applicants who are not contacted within one month after the closing date should consider their applications filed for future reference.