Convergence is the global network for blended finance, a not-for-profit headquartered in Toronto with a presence in Singapore, Nairobi, London and Washington, DC. It works to direct public and philanthropic capital towards attracting private investment in developing countries and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Convergence has built a network of relationships across Europe and seeks to expand its European presence. The Associate/Senior Associate, based in London, will maintain existing relationships and generate membership and partnership leads with local and regional stakeholders, working closely with staff globally. Salary: £47,500 - £66,500 per year; full time, hybrid.
The role engages European governments engaged in international development, development finance institutions and multilateral development banks, private sector investors (asset managers and asset owners) and philanthropies.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage institutional member relationships, deepening partnerships and driving engagement and retention.
- Identify and engage a pipeline of new mainstream investor members in Europe, including at industry conferences.
- Support and engage with multi-stakeholder initiatives led by European partners (e.g. Sustainable Markets Initiative, Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance, Climate Investment Coalition).
- Onboard investors and deal sponsors and support their use of the platform.
- Support member pipeline development through marketing and briefing materials, articles and blog posts.
- Support and over time manage virtual and in-person blended finance training programs, including structuring, content development, delivery and administration.
- Identify and develop knowledge and research opportunities with the internal knowledge team and European stakeholders.
- Support new strategic initiatives, Accelerator initiatives and project management.
Qualifications:
- Strong interest and experience in increasing investment in low and middle-income countries to finance SDG and climate investment.
- Master's (preferred) or bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance or a related field.
- 1-2 years' relevant experience for Associate (3-4 years for Senior Associate) in development finance, financial services or consulting.
- Must have a work permit in the UK.
- Strong project management, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of private sector participation and development finance in emerging and frontier markets; blended finance experience preferred.
- Openness to flexible working hours to engage across time zones.
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at https://secure.collage.co/jobs/convergence/66590/apply before 5:00 p.m. (ET) on November 13, 2026. Your cover letter should discuss your interest in Convergence and your experience in development, development finance, and blended finance, and identify the main challenges faced by Emerging Markets and Developing Economies in financing SDG and climate-related projects. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.