REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of leadership experience in management consulting, ESG/sustainability advisory, corporate finance, or impact finance.
• Deep expertise in sustainability strategy, ESG integration, sustainable finance, blended finance, and impact investing.
• Proven ability to develop and scale advisory services, securing corporate and financial institution clients.
• Strong P&L management experience with a track record of driving revenue growth.
• Extensive networks across corporates, investors, DFIs, financial institutions, and regulators in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, environmental science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with international sustainability frameworks (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, SFDR, EU Taxonomy, SDG-aligned impact measurement).

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in one or more Southeast Asian languages (Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Malay, or Tagalog).
• Experience structuring sustainability-linked financing, carbon finance solutions, or blended finance transactions.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

IIX is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive the growth and expansion of its Advisory Services vertical, with a strong focus on scaling market penetration in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This high-impact leadership role carries full P&L responsibility, focusing on unlocking corporate, institutional, and financial clients while maintaining strong engagement with DFIs, policymakers, development institutions, and INGOs. The ultimate goal is to establish IIX as the premier advisory firm in sustainable finance and ESG-driven impact investments across South and Southeast Asia.
The ideal candidate is a visionary executive with a proven track record in advising corporates, financial institutions, and public sector clients on sustainability, impact finance, and ESG integration. They will drive revenue growth, expand market influence, and shape the future of sustainable finance in high-growth ASEAN economies.
This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset and a deep understanding of the evolving sustainability needs of the corporate and financial sectors. The Head of Advisory will lead a high-performing team to develop cutting-edge advisory solutions and scale IIX’s presence in key Southeast Asian markets.