Senior Director of Orange Movement

About the Orange Movement

Launched in 2022, the Orange Movement is a global initiative led by IIX to integrate gender equality and climate action into financial markets. At its core are Orange Bonds—the world's first gender-lens and climate-focused asset class—designed to:

• Mobilize US$10 billion in capital markets by 2030
• Positively impact 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities
• Position women and gender minorities as leaders in climate resilience and adaptation

The Orange Movement advances this vision through capital mobilization, policy reform, global partnerships, training, and advocacy. Supported by a three-year anchor grant from Australia's DFAT, it now seeks a Senior Director who can scale the Movement into a global financial force.

Role Summary

The Senior Director of the Orange Movement will provide strategic vision, entrepreneurial drive, and organizational leadership to expand the Movement's reach, resources, and influence globally.

This senior leadership role will:

• Build and manage cross-functional teams within IIX and across global partners.
• Push forward Orange Capital transactions across markets, replicating successes such as Orange Bonds in Asia, Africa, and the U.S.
• Spearhead training and market-building initiatives like the Orange Bond Verifier Training to embed Orange standards globally.
• Lead coalition-building, fundraising, and advocacy, ensuring the Movement sets the benchmark for inclusive, climate-smart finance.

This position is ideal for a visionary leader with deep networks across finance, philanthropy, and development—and the entrepreneurial capacity to mobilize a global movement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnerships & Global Alliances

• Develop and execute a global strategy to expand the Orange Investor Alliance and Partner Coalition.
• Engage institutional investors, DFIs, corporates, philanthropies, and governments to channel capital through Orange.
• Build trust with policymakers, regulators, and multilaterals to embed Orange standards into financial systems.

2. Capital Mobilization & Market Growth

• Drive the pipeline of Orange Capital transactions across multiple markets.
• Ensure through partnership and advocacy that Orange Bonds, Orange Bond Labeling, Orange Guarantees, Orange Seal etc are replicated globally, creating demonstration effects and new investor classes.
• Mobilize both grants and catalytic capital to scale.

3. Training & Market Building

• Lead the Orange Bond Verifier Training program and similar certification tracks.
• Expand training offerings for investors, regulators, and issuers to build global confidence in Orange instruments.
• Partner with universities, think tanks, and global institutions to mainstream Orange finance education.

4. Organizational & Ecosystem Leadership

• Build and manage a high-performing Orange Movement team, fostering entrepreneurial, cross-functional collaboration.
• Act as Secretariat for the Steering Committee, Advisory Council, and Working Groups.
• Ensure inclusive, accountable, and transparent governance.

5. Advocacy, Convenings & Thought Leadership

• Lead the flagship Orange Forum and other global convenings.
• Curate high-impact campaigns that place Orange Financing at the center of global finance dialogues.
• Publish research, thought leadership, and storytelling that amplify Orange's influence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Area

KPI

Partnerships & Alliances

Onboard 10+ new global partners annually

Fundraising

Mobilize US$2M+ annually and secure multi-year funding with IIX senior management

Orange Capital Transactions

Deliver 3–5 Orange issuances/initiatives annually across markets

Training & Market Building

Train 50+ Orange Bond verifiers and market actors annually

Advocacy & Convenings

Deliver 3+ global campaigns/events annually

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's required; MBA/Master's in Business, Finance, Public Policy or International Development preferred
• Experience: 15+ years in strategic partnerships, capital markets, fundraising, or senior leadership roles in finance, philanthropy, or development in the Global South.
• Expertise: Proven track record in capital mobilization, impact finance, or climate/gender initiatives
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams, work across global stakeholders, and operate entrepreneurially
• Networks: Deep connections with DFIs, investors, corporates, multilaterals, and donors
• Skills: Exceptional fundraising, partnership-building, and strategic execution skills
• Mindset: Visionary, entrepreneurial, and resilient—able to push system-level change while operating in frontier markets

Why Join IIX?

Lead a global movement reshaping capital markets for gender and climate
Build a legacy platform that will impact 100 million lives by 2030
Operate at the nexus of finance, development, and advocacy
Work with world-leading institutions—from DFIs and governments to UN agencies and Fortune 500s

At IIX, we seek individuals who are:

• Passionate – Committed to gender equality and climate action
• Resilient – Able to navigate challenges in frontier markets
• Equitable – Dedicated to measurable social and financial outcomes
• Entrepreneurial – Bold, innovative, and able to build something new

Application Process

Submit your CV and cover letter
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Applications treated with strict confidentiality
IIX is an equal-opportunity employer