Sara Torelli

Sara Torelli

Senior Specialist - Strategic Initiatives & Climate Finance @ Global Climate Finance Centre

About

Having lived and studied in three different countries, I can confidently say that these experiences taught me more than any degree ever could. Curiosity is the greatest gift you can give yourself, and today, knowledge is accessible to anyone who has the passion to pursue it. While books and education shape our understanding, what truly builds us is the ability to embrace change. Living in different environments teaches resilience, open-mindedness, and the ability to thrive outside of your comfort zone — growth that no textbook can provide. I believe that we are our own greatest force — far more powerful than any external circumstance. As the saying goes, “The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself.” Stay curious. Stay adaptable. Keep growing.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Management Consulting

Skill

Stakeholder Management, Climate Finance, Transition finance, Emerging Markets, Program & content development, Strategic Partnerships, Partner Relationship Management, Strategic Communications, Climate Investing, Policy framing, Innovation & systems thinking, Operational skills, Event Management, Research Skills, Communication, Esg reporting, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Interpersonal Communication

Experience

Global Climate Finance Centre

Senior Specialist - Strategic Initiatives & Climate Finance

Global Climate Finance Centre

LinkedIn
2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Executive Training Programs: Design and deliver training programs to build capacity in climate finance, with a focus on emerging markets. • Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with investors, policymakers, and corporate partners to promote collaboration and scale climate finance initiatives. • Market Research: Conduct in-depth analysis of climate finance trends, opportunities, and challenges to inform strategy and decision-making. • Policy and Regulatory Frameworks: Advise on the intersection of policy and finance to drive effective climate action.

KPMG Lower Gulf

Senior Associate - Sustainability Services team

KPMG Lower Gulf

LinkedIn
2024-4 - 2024-12 · 9 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Played a key role in supporting a group of banks in integrating ESG and sustainability practices. Contributed to the development of a regulatory benchmarking report, conducted ESG performance benchmarking, performed research on relevant legislation, and identified best practices to assist in providing recommendations that enhance sustainability strategies. • Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the ESG function at a large real estate company, focusing on integrating sustainability throughout the organization’s operational and strategic frameworks. This included contributing to the creation of process maps and aligning the ESG strategy with corporate objectives. • Contributed to various sector-specific sustainability strategy projects, providing support in designing and implementing ESG integration and regulatory compliance. This involved assisting in the preparation of comprehensive reports, stakeholder engagement plans, and advising on the development of ESG frameworks tailored to each sector’s unique needs.

Spinnaker Venture Partners (By ScaleUp Labs)

Associate

Spinnaker Venture Partners (By ScaleUp Labs)

LinkedIn
2023-8 - 2024-4 · 9 mos

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of client business indicators, focusing on revenue trends, churn rates, and major client segmentation to inform strategic development (Microsoft Excel - Tableau) • Market research to stay ahead of industry trends helps clients adapt to changing market dynamics, often giving them an edge • Provided customers with excellent business strategy and growth/scalability estimates.

Spinnaker Venture Partners (By ScaleUp Labs)

Business Analyst

Spinnaker Venture Partners (By ScaleUp Labs)

LinkedIn
2023-5 - 2023-8 · 4 mos

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Data Analysis: Found trends, patterns, and insights in corporate operations, customer behavior, sales, and other indicators. • Business Process Improvement: Found ways to improve business processes and workflows to boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve customer satisfaction. • Reporting: Gathered and recorded business needs for new projects or initiatives. Working closely with stakeholders to understand their wants, preferences, and expectations and converting them into clear and actionable requirements for project teams to design and implement solutions.

COSER

Analyst

COSER

LinkedIn
2021-9 - 2022-5 · 9 mos

Rome, Latium, Italy

•Utilized advanced data analysis techniques and tools, such as regression analysis and predictive modeling, to evaluate market potential, competitor landscapes, and customer insights, resulting in a 15% improvement in the accuracy and precision of sales projections. •Created and maintained reliable spreadsheets for budget tracking and spending analysis, reducing budget deviations by 11% in just one quarter. •Prepared monthly success reports for main stakeholders through data visualization tools (Tableau). Led to a 27% increase in client retention rate.

Education

Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School

LinkedIn

Sustainable Investing

2023-9 - 2024-3 · 7 mos

- Explore the evolving sustainable investing landscape - Understand how to incorporate ESG factors into investment decisions - Apply frameworks to measure and monitor sustainable investment opportunities - Analyze cutting-edge implementation strategies - Gain insights into the climate risk inherent in investment opportunities - Discover how to integrate risks into financial models - Think critically about how and where to add value while avoiding “impact washing”

Hult International Business School

Hult International Business School

LinkedIn

International Business/Trade/Commerce

2022-9 - 2023-8 · 1 yr
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

LinkedIn

Law and Finance

2020-10 - 2022-7 · 1 yr 10 mos
Università LUMSA

Università LUMSA

LinkedIn

Economics

2017-10 - 2020-7 · 2 yrs 10 mos

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