LGT, India Venture Philanthropy - Associate Fellow - Environment
Overview
LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) is an independent charitable foundation established in 2007. With teams in Switzerland, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India, the foundation strives to improve the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contribute to healthy ecosystems, and build resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities. It does this by strengthening the capabilities of locally rooted partner organizations that deliver effective, scalable solutions to systemic problems across the health, education, and environment sectors and that contribute directly to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The foundation provides flexible, multi-year core funding and builds long-term partnerships to catalyse collaboration and collective impact. In addition, the LGT Impact Fellowship matches experienced professionals with partner organizations to provide them with strategic business expertise. Since 2007, LGT VP has supported 79 organizations and facilitated the matching of over 200 fellows, contributing to improving the lives of more than 17 million people.
About the role
We are looking for a high-potential, all-rounder Associate to join our regional investment team in India, working specifically on scaling LGT Venture Philanthropy’s conservation engagements, including the Blue Oceans Collective, a collaborative initiative focused on scaling community-led ocean and coastal conservation through community-led approaches and catalytic philanthropy.
The role sits at the intersection of strategy, capital mobilisation, research, and execution. You will support fundraising, portfolio management, communications, and knowledge development across marine and coastal conservation initiatives, while engaging with philanthropists, foundations, NGOs, and global partners.
This fellowship offers a steep learning curve, meaningful ownership, and exposure to how large-scale conservation platforms are designed, funded, and governed. It also includes opportunities for field exposure and site visits, engaging directly with partners and communities on the ground. The role is well suited for professionals motivated by impact, preferably committed to building a long-term career in conservation and climate solutions.
Disclaimer:
Please note that while the official LGT Impact Fellowship recruitment window has not yet opened, we are happy to receive and review early applications for this role. Applications shared at this stage will be considered as part of the upcoming fellowship recruitment cycle, subject to the formal 2026 cohort launch and engagement timelines.
Organization: LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation
Location: Hybrid - Mumbai/New Delhi, India
Employment: Full-time
Who are you?
- You are motivated by contributing to meaningful change and enjoy working with purpose-driven, high-performing teams
- You enjoy tackling complex, open-ended questions and are comfortable working through ambiguity
- You are intellectually curious and eager to continuously learn about conservation, capital, and systems change
- You thrive in multicultural, global environments and engage thoughtfully with diverse stakeholders
- You are humble, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work with high ownership and accountability
Key responsibilities
- Supporting key fundraising activities, including preparing pitch materials, donor decks, and concept notes, and assisting in the planning and execution of events and convenings for diverse stakeholder groups
- Contributing to marketing and communications outputs, including writing briefs, presentations, and content for internal and external audiences
- Leading knowledge management workstreams, including analysing data, synthesizing insights, and communicating them clearly to different stakeholders
- Conducting thematic research on biodiversity, conservation, and marine conservation, and supporting cross-regional projects with colleagues in Switzerland and Africa
- Supporting portfolio and investment-related work, including portfolio tracking, preparation of board and donor materials, and internal decision-making processes
- Engaging in the operational and strategic day-to-day work of the LGT VP India team
The role will involve periodic travel within India and occasional international travel for partner engagements, site visits, or global team interactions.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of experience in consulting, investing, strategy, development sector or a related field
- Strong analytical skills; comfortable with financial information, and structured problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experienced in producing high-quality reports, presentations, and briefs
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders and work effectively with diverse partners
- Prior experience in the development, climate, or conservation sector is a plus
- Strong organisational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Outlook
Must Haves
- Candidate must have a valid work permit for India
How to Apply
The official fellowship recruitment starts on 25 February 2026. In the meantime, please submit an application, allowing us to review your early interest in the role.
