Vice President, Research & Government Relations

About the Company

IIX (Impact Investment Exchange) is a Singapore-headquartered pioneer in impact investing, connecting capital markets with sustainable development. For over a decade, IIX has been building the infrastructure for impact — structuring innovative financial instruments, running donor-funded development programs, and developing digital platforms that serve impact investors, enterprises, and communities across Asia and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce high-quality research on climate resilience, just energy transition, trade policy, and blue economy themes across Southeast Asia.
• Develop policy briefs, white papers, and thought leadership content.
• Build and manage senior-level relationships with government ministries, regulatory agencies, and intergovernmental bodies.
• Represent IIX in policy dialogues, government consultations, and multilateral forums.
• Lead or co-lead advisory mandates for government and multilateral clients.
• Produce country, sector, and regulatory research to support investment screening and due diligence.
• Monitor policy and regulatory developments across SEA markets.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in research, policy advisory, or government relations.
• Significant exposure to climate, trade, or blue economy themes in Southeast Asia.
• Background in Big 4 consulting, management consulting, or equivalent advisory environment.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government ministries or multilateral institutions (e.g., ASEAN, ADB, World Bank).
• Deep familiarity with the Philippines is essential.
• Fluency in English is required; Filipino or other Southeast Asian languages are an advantage.
• Subject matter expertise in climate finance, trade policy, blue economy, or disaster risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sustainable finance frameworks and impact measurement approaches.
• Proven track record of producing research that informs institutional decision-making.