Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) specializes in capital market-driven solutions to accelerate the shift from conventional to renewable energy to deliver a just and managed transition suited for Asia’s growth. Founded in 2020, CSV’s expertise and projects span coal to clean utility-level energy transition, industrial decarbonization, grid transformation, transition finance, and government-level policy recommendations. It also provides ESG and sustainability advisory services, focused on decarbonization and management of environmental and social impacts.
Driven by the singular goal of disrupting Asia’s energy transition to make it better, faster, and more just, CSV prides itself with being an extremely agile and learning-based organization, ready to take calculated risks and reward small innovations with the potential to make tremendous impact. CSV’s aspiration is to be one of the top advisors focused on maximizing the power of finance to fuel an equitable energy transition for public and private stakeholders in Asia and beyond. This has made CSV the partner of choice for leading corporates, banks and financial institutions, investors, multilateral development banks, and philanthropies seeking surgical support and valuable insights on strategy development and execution at the intersection of finance, energy and ESG issues in Asia.
We are looking for a full-time Marketing Intern (ideally 40 hours/week) for a 3-month period, with a background in marketing, communications, and/or multimedia content creation. This individual will provide administrative and creative support to CSV’s Marketing and Corporate Communications Team, helping streamline daily operations, organize content, and support digital and video marketing initiatives. In this role, the Marketing Intern will gain practical, hands-on experience and develop skills in marketing and communications while contributing to energy transition initiatives across Asia.
The preferred location for this hybrid role is the Philippines. The Marketing Intern will work closely with CSV’s Marketing Associate and report to the company’s Head of Corporate Communications and Thought Leadership.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
This is a 3-month hybrid role, ideally 40 hours per week and based in the Philippines, though we are open to flexible arrangements for exceptional candidates. The position includes a monthly stipend, with the specific amount depending on experience and weekly hours. The target start date is mid-to-late January.
If you are interested, please submit a brief cover letter, your CV, and a sample of a marketing piece you have created to recruitment@climatesmartventures.com. If available, kindly include a link to your marketing portfolio. While we value every application, only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: January 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST
Climate Smart Ventures (CSV) is an advisory firm at the forefront of energy transition, decarbonization pathways, and climate finance. We partner with businesses, financial institutions, and governments across Asia to accelerate low-carbon transition through innovative financing solutions and actionable climate strategies. With a local presence in 5 markets and active engagements in 12 countries with partners, CSV operates across diverse social, economic, and political contexts to unlock the power of finance for achieving decarbonization goals.
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Analyst/Associate to be based in the Philippines to join our team. You will support our work developing financial and operational insights and executing solutions focused on leading the energy transition via real world applications. You will work on business models and policies aligned with global decarbonization pathways. This will also require you to be open to additional learning, training and development to manage work plans as we help prepare you for the next stages of your career.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to recruitment@climatesmartventures.com.
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Associate to join our team in India. The Associate will play a key role in developing and managing robust financial models,
particularly in the power and industrial sectors, and contribute to structuring innovative financial mechanisms. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial
modeling, with exposure to the energy and climate finance landscape across emerging economies in India and Asia. The role also requires the candidate to possess excellent
communication skills to engage clients in an international context.
The preferred location for this hybrid role is Mumbai, India. The Associate will report to CSV’s Senior Advisor and Head of Business Development.
Successful candidates will be required to develop a dynamic financial model in Excel that captures the transition from coal-based generation to renewable energy. This model should assess the project’s financial feasibility by calculating capital requirements and key return metrics, such as IRR. The candidate will analyze the conversion of a coal-fired power plant into a renewable energy facility, using either a Solar PV system alone or in combination with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The final deliverable will include detailed schedules for CAPEX, funding, and operating assumptions (including generation, degradation, and O&M costs), as well as a debt repayment schedule and comprehensive financial projections covering profit & loss, cash flow, balance sheet, and IRR calculations
CSV is looking for a Vietnam-based candidate to join our growing team as an Associate. You will support our work developing insights and executing solutions focused on leading the energy transition via real world applications. This will also require you to develop and manage work plans as we help prepare you for the next stages of your career.
Core tasks include the following:
If interested, kindly send a short cover letter and your CV to kanchuya@climatesmartventures.com.