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Written By Stephanie Thompson

Green Finance Highlights and top Sustainability jobs— Europe & Middle East (This past week)

🌍 Middle East: Record Asset Growth + Expansion in Staff

  • Record AUM in the Middle East
    Asset managers like BlackRock, Amundi, and Natixis reported record high assets under management in the region. This rise underscores strengthened trust from investors in climate and sustainability aligned strategies. F N London+1

  • Citigroup expanding in the Middle East
    Citi is planning to scale its trading operations in the Middle East, particularly in hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This move reflects growing demand for financial infrastructure and talent in capital markets in the region. F N London

🇪🇺 Europe: Policy Moves to Support Citizen Investors

  • EU boosts financial literacy & investing tools
    The European Commission unveiled proposals aimed at strengthening financial literacy and simplifying investment access for EU citizens. This could help more people participate in sustainable investment vehicles. European Commission

🌐 GCC Forecast: Massive Green Investment Potential

  • $2 Trillion Opportunity in GCC
    According to new analysis, GCC nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, etc.) stand to attract $2 trillion in green finance if climate-aligned foreign direct investment (FDI) is unlocked. This highlights scale, potential, and the need for capacity in governance, project execution, and sustainable finance roles. Consultancy ME

🇪🇺 EU Guarantee & Omnibus Package Boosts Investment Capacity

  • The European Commission, with support from the Parliament & Council, agreed on the Omnibus package that strengthens EU investment tools.

  • Key component: an extra €2.9 billion EU guarantee designed to unlock around €55 billion in additional public and private investment through programs like InvestEU, the Clean Industrial Deal, and competitiveness efforts. (Internal Market and SMEs)

  • Roughly 40% of current InvestEU operations are already climate-aligned; these changes will likely accelerate the flow of capital into green industrial, infrastructure, clean technology & SME projects. (Internal Market and SMEs)

Why These Matter for Sustainability Careers

  • Asset flows = roles: When AUM climbs in the Middle East, more opportunities open in investment strategy, ESG fund management, and capital markets roles.

  • Regional expansion = hiring: Citigroup’s staffing moves suggest that global institutions are placing bets on the region—and will need local finance talent.

  • Policy & literacy = broader investor base: The EU’s push to make investing more accessible helps grow the market, which can support demand for sustainable finance services.

  • Scale forecasts = future demand: The GCC’s green investment potential implies long-term roles in infrastructure, regulation, project development, finance, and climate strategy.

Note: We’re not headhunting these roles or backing these deals — we share them to help lift visibility for positive momentum in green finance and connect our network to opportunities.

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