Senior Policy Fellow (Latin America and Private Capital Mobilisation)

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Salary from £63,370 to £73,163 per annum with potential to progress to £80,927 pa inclusive of London allowance.

Funding is available to support this appointment for two years, with possibility of extension subject to funding.  

The Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx) is a policy research centre within the Global School of Sustainability at LSE. CETEx develops independent research, policy analysis, technical assistance and capacity-building programmes that support policymakers, central banks, finance ministries and regulators in delivering sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems. By combining academic research with practical policy expertise, CETEx helps decision-makers implement effective climate, nature and economic transition reforms around the world.

CETEx is seeking a Senior Policy Fellow to play a leading role in managing CETEx programmes on climate transition in Latin America, with a particular focus on fiscal policy and investment-led transitions and private capital mobilisation, translating research into actionable policy recommendations. The role will have a strong regional dimension, leading and coordinating CETEx’s engagement on fiscal policy and climate finance in Latin America, initially with a strong focus on Brazil and progressively expanding to broader regional engagement. The post-holder will contribute deep contextual understanding of Latin American political economy, institutional dynamics, and sustainable development priorities, helping strengthen CETEx’s regional partnerships and policy engagement.

Candidates will hold at least a master’s degree in economics, finance, development studies, public policy, or a closely related field, with solid academic and professional experience with respect to Latin America, in terms of climate policies with relevant authorities, including central banks, finance ministries, and national development banks. The postholder should have demonstrated expertise in private capital mobilisation, sustainable finance, or development finance, including experience engaging financial institutions and private sector actors in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). Proven experience producing rigorous, research-based, policy-oriented analysis with demonstrable influence on public, private, or development finance institutions is essential. Additionally, candidates will have a proven ability to translate complex research into actionable policy recommendations for decision‑makers in EMDEs, and experience designing, contributing to, or implementing strategic frameworks, including theories of change, policy pathways, or programme strategies.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities .

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 August 2026 (23.59 UK time).

We are unable to accept any late applications.

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