Are you looking for a varied role, managing key financial assets and liabilities on the public sector balance sheet, using analysis, oversight and connections with the Bank of England, the UK Debt Management Office (DMO), National Savings & Investments (NS&I) and the Royal Mint.? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Team
Within Debt & Reserves Management (DRM) the Innovative Financing Branch (IFB) is a small team leading on novel government financing instruments, including green bonds (‘green gilts’), sovereign Sukuk (Sharia-compliant government bonds), the pilot Digital Gilt Instrument, and exploring other potential innovative debt instruments. The branch works with the DMO, the Bank of England, climate policy colleagues, and the financial services sector.
We expect that this role will be focused upon green financing and Sukuk, subject to business needs and the role holder’s interests.
This will be a stretching and high-profile post. Previous policy or analytical experience is desirable but not necessary – the most important thing is to be intellectually inquisitive and enthusiastic about finding solutions to complex problems.
The role will involve regular engagement with influential market participants, such as global banks and Sukuk or green gilt investors. There may be opportunities for international engagement with other governments pursuing or considering their own green bond pr...