Green Finance, Big Opportunities: Build a Career That Matters

As businesses navigate climate risks and accelerate their sustainability efforts, finance is playing an increasingly important role in driving the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

From 2020 to 2024, global climate finance doubled from USD1.02 trillion to USD 2.01 trillion. Despite this significant growth, current climate financing remains well below the estimated global needs of USD 7.8 trillion per year to 2030, which will rise to USD 9 trillion per year for 2031 to 2035. (Data quoted from Climate Policy Initiative, Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2026)

But what does a career in sustainable finance actually look like, and how can you be part of this growing sector? Join industry professionals as they share firsthand insights into the world of sustainable finance, emerging industry trends and the diverse career pathways that combine financial expertise with sustainability impact.

Here's what you will discover:

• Decode Sustainable Finance: Understand how finance supports climate action, manages environmental risks and drives the transition towards a more sustainable economy.
  
• Explore Careers with Impact: Discover career pathways in ESG, asset management, investment analysis and other sustainability-related roles across industries.
  
• Connect Finance with Sustainability: Gain insights into how professionals mobilise capital, develop sustainable financing solutions and help businesses translate sustainability goals into measurable action.
  
• Get Industry-Ready: Hear from industry professionals about emerging opportunities, the skills employers value and how to position yourself for a career in sustainable finance.

Who should attend:

• Soon-to-graduate students exploring career opportunities in Sustainable Finance such as ESG specialist, asset manager and investment analyst.
  
• Students interested in Sustainability-related career pathways across different industries and sectors.

This is a pre-event workshop for NUS Career Fest 2027.

Speaker(s)

Jonathan Ne Win
Vice President, Sustainable Finance Deal Origination & Advisory, Asian Investment Banking Division, MUFG Singapore

Jonathan is a Vice President of the Sustainable Finance Department APAC within the Asian Investment Banking Division within MUFG Bank, having joined the team in 2022. Within this capacity, he originates and structures sustainable finance transactions within Southeast Asia. Since 2023, he concurrently holds a dual-hat appointment with Bank of Ayudhya (Thailand). Jonathan also represents the Bank on regional working groups including the Industry Advisory Panel by the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum, where he is a Co-Lead on the Demand & Supply Working Group. Prior to joining MUFG, he was the Project Finance Lead for Millcon Steel Public Company Limited’s renewable energy efforts in Southeast Asia. Jonathan started his career in JP Morgan. Jonathan holds an MBA from University of Oxford and a BA (Hons) in Economics from the National University of Singapore

Jacquelin Huang
ESG Specialist, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Jacquelin joined the BNPP AM’s Sustainability Centre in 2022 as an ESG Specialist. She acts as the main point of contact for ESG related queries and communications in Asia, supporting the investment and commercial teams. Jacquelin also supports the ESG Research team on Green Social and Sustainable bonds, as well as the Stewardship team on voting and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining BNPPAM, Jacquelin had work experience at an impact investment firm, Mana Impact, and in corporate sustainability at Bolloré Logistics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the National University of Singapore, where she specialised in Environmental Biology.

Victoria Louise Drysdale
Assistant Vice President, Mizuho

Under the Strategic Planning and Sustainability business, Victoria’s work encompasses strengthening sustainability practices across the organization, driving adherence to ESG standards and expanding sustainable transaction opportunities for Mizuho in Asia Pacific. Victoria holds a Bachelor of Business Management, Finance & Marketing specialisations from the Singapore Management University

Tracy Pham, Manager
SFIA

Tracy is in charge of Sustainable Finance initiatives for SFIA in Singapore. Prior to SFIA, she worked in management consulting and corporate sustainability, delivering projects on decarbonization strategy, energy efficiency and renewable energy for businesses in Southeast Asia. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore

Moderator: Gary Koh
Career Advisor, NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates

Gary Koh is a career advisor attached to the Faculty of Science with more than 20 years of experience working across different industries in both the private and public sectors. Over the past four years, he has been helping students from a wide range of disciplines explore internships, full-time jobs, and further study options. Through workshops, career clinics, and one-to-one conversations, Gary supports students in discovering their strengths, building confidence, and taking practical steps towards their goals. With a background in Molecular Genetics, Human Resources, and Career Development, he brings a thoughtful and down-to-earth approach to supporting students on their career discovery and journey.

Register by 10 February 2027.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)