Contract Role (12 months), Associate/Senior Associate, Sustainable Solutions (10526)

Overview of the Team

The Sustainability Group seeks to embed sustainability into everything that we do.

In partnership with different parts of Temasek and our eco-system, the group initiates, develops and implements strategies to address climate change and to deliver a climate-resilient, net-zero portfolio; catalyses new business opportunities and solutions that contribute to sustainable development and create positive impact to our communities; advances thought leadership on various sustainability topics; and supports our growth as a sustainable organisation to create shared value and ensure long-term performance.

We are seeking a contract role in the Sustainable Solutions team. The candidate will support research and commercial analysis to help solve some of the most pressing challenges in Sustainable Living; and to grow and scale the adoption of the relevant solutions. The team focus on low-carbon energy solutions (such as hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, advanced biofuels, e-fuels, fusion power, and geothermal power) and circular economy / advanced materials.

The candidate should ideally be familiar with sustainability, with a chemical engineering / chemistry / materials science / materials engineering background, and experienced in managing multiple stakeholders in the same field.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the development of investment strategies for emerging early trends in Sustainable Living
• Support the technological, financial, and commercial evaluation of investment opportunities in Sustainable Living
• Help build, support, and evaluate opportunities and partnerships in the space with other ecosystem players

Qualifications/Capabilities:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering and/or in other energy-related disciplines
• 2-4 years of relevant working experience preferred, but willing to consider less experienced candidates
• Familiarity with technoeconomic analysis, investment analysis and financial modelling will be preferred
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-faceted and complex projects, with strong execution capability
• Strong project management, organisation skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Resourceful with an ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to understand the broader strategic context and to exercise judgement in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities