Position: Corporate Development Manager
Department: Strategic & Top Management
Industry: Insurance / Sustainability / Social Impact
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Strategic Management

About the Role
As Senior Manager , you will lead the development and execution of the Climate Solutions portfolio within the Foundation. With full ownership of the topical strategy, budget management (CHF 10 million) , and partner pipeline , your role will drive measurable societal impact, particularly in the areas of Nature-based Solutions and Disaster Risk Reduction .
You will work closely with project partners throughout implementation, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective impact reporting. As a compelling storyteller, you will also translate data and field insights into powerful narratives to engage internal and external stakeholders.
This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role , requiring global collaboration and deep subject-matter expertise in sustainability and social innovation.

Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Portfolio Management




- Define the Climate Solutions strategy , aligned with the Foundation's long-term goals.
- Lead and manage a CHF 10M+ budget for the 2025–2027 strategic cycle.
- Develop evidence-based approaches and scalable business models in climate resilience.
- Shape 'for-impact investing' approaches to complement traditional grantmaking.
- Streamline and align support models for entrepreneurial climate solutions .
- Actively mentor and guide team members; review and support grant assessments.

2. Pipeline Development & Project Management
- Identify, assess, and submit 3–5 high-impact projects annually for board review.
- End-to-end ownership of project lifecycle—from due diligence to contract negotiation.
- Support partners during implementation, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure alignment with goals.
- Continuously refine tools, frameworks, and platforms used for impact measurement and reporting.

3. Stakeholder Engagement

📌 Senior Portfolio Manager SR Foundation (Bengaluru)
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