Parveen Bissessur

Advises PE sponsors, portfolio companies, and institutional investors on climate finance, blended capital structures, and ESG-integrated risk and valuation frameworks. Develops investment-aligned ESG strategies and carbon portfolio strategies and produces investor-facing thought leadership aligned with TCFD/TNFD and IFRS sustainability disclosure standards.

Designed and optimized UNICEF digital governance service architecture in ServiceNow, including content, web presence, onboarding, and access workflows. Built governance workflow documentation and Service Requirement Specifications and supported analytics and performance reporting structures.

Led and coordinated municipal tax transformation projects by analysing end-to-end processes and driving structural improvements across departments. Managed stakeholders, designed compliance-focused process optimization initiatives, and provided analytical recommendations to senior leadership.

Developed requirements for a grant administration and project management system to integrate with FMO’s existing technology landscape. Captured business requirements with stakeholders and enterprise architects and led a business case buy-versus-build analysis to inform a technology investment decision.

Translated business needs into structured system requirements and supported an Agile Scrum delivery team. Documented business requirements in structured formats to enable governance-aligned solutions and identified forward-looking business needs for information and software system contexts.

Reviewed donor offer letters and agreements for compliance with OECD financial regulations and supported contract preparation and negotiation with international donors. Assessed budget proposals against OECD accounting standards, cost recovery policies, and contractual requirements, and advised programme managers on fund administration and grants management procedures.

Oversaw budget planning, commitment tracking, and financial reporting for the TAIEX instrument, ensuring documentation and regulatory compliance. Monitored budget execution and supported financial tools and transactions while contributing to KPI-setting and contract negotiations under EU procurement procedures.

Provided independent financial oversight for H2020 programme funding, including ERA-NET, and acted as a coordination point for policy officers on EU financial rules and procedures. Translated administrative data into management information, drafted improvement proposals for resource effectiveness, and advised on assessed risks.

Consulted on EU funding (Interreg, H2020, CEF) and national funding programmes for public, voluntary, and private organisations. Served as a First Level Controller for two Interreg programmes, ensuring audit-ready documentation and financial integrity while managing project goals, timelines, and milestones.

Managed budget planning, financial reporting, and day-to-day financial operations (including procurement) for an international development programme and led a small team. Developed internal financial procedures and implemented process improvements while maintaining working relationships with embassies, consulates, and external clients.

Appraised health-related development aid project proposals and liaised with applicants, external experts, and committee members. Drafted appraisal reports and briefings, collaborating with Financial and Legal Officers to support contract negotiation and timely grant execution.

Evaluated international public-private partnership investment proposals in developing countries across the full proposal cycle from tender through disbursement. Provided advice to the investment committee, monitored project performance, led financial workshops for external stakeholders, and reviewed environmental and social aspects to support ESG-integrated investment appraisal.

Conducted financial assessments of project proposals within legal frameworks and European Commission regulations to determine subsidy amounts. Coordinated with applicants and intermediaries and prepared formal grant decisions with the legal office.

Prepared analytical credit reports assessing risk profiles for new and existing facilities for real estate investors and corporate clients. Analysed financial statements, calculated credit ratings, drafted credit recommendations for complex lending structures, and reviewed legal documentation to support loan pricing.

Evaluated international investment proposals in developing countries across the full tender-to-disbursement cycle, including financial modelling and viability assessment. Managed investment evaluation processes and advised on financial viability for consortiums and stakeholders.

Founded and operated an import retail business specialising in Indian interior design products. Managed end-to-end operations including sourcing, logistics, and customer engagement.

MBA in Finance & Sustainability at the University of Cumbria (2017–2020). Thesis focused on climate-related financial disclosure using TCFD analysis.

Bachelor of Economics at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (2000–2005).

Atheneum diploma (pre-university) at Het Vrijzinnig Christelijk Lyceum (1992–1998).