Junior Analyst / Analyst in London

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About CPI

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) works to improve the most important energy and land use policies around the world, with a particular focus on finance. CPI supports decision makers through in-depth analysis on what works and what does not. CPI works in places that provide the most potential for policy impact, including Brazil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States. Our work helps nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. This is a complex challenge in which policy plays a crucial role. CPI is a small but dynamic organization, with a global reach and an entrepreneurial culture. We work hard to maintain an idea-driven, collaborative environment across all our teams.

CPI’s Climate Finance program guides decision makers who are working to ensure economic growth while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. Enough capital exists to transition the world into a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. However, current investment in climate-friendly development falls far short of the need. CPI works to redirect finance from high- to low-carbon activities and helps decision makers use their resources wisely. We provide much-needed information on climate finance flows, apply in-depth analysis to guide decision makers on their efforts, and support innovation in finance to address investors’ needs and lower costs.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will work across the organisation, with a focus on CPI’s Tracking financial sector transition workstream. The candidate will primarily support method development and analysis for CPI’s Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT). The tool provides the most robust and transparent data on the global financial sector’s transition to net zero, informing policy direction, investment strategy, and advocacy decisions. Additionally, the candidate will support the Global Landscape of Climate Finance, the most comprehensive dataset and analysis of global climate financing available, used extensively in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports.

In conducting analysis, the Junior Analyst will work in close cooperation with a range of international partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams throughout the world. Previous work experience with financial institutions/coalitions, transition plans and net zero frameworks, climate policy, or regulation are valuable assets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Map and perform rigorous analysis of transition plans, net zero frameworks and disclosure regulation, as well as a review of existing data initiatives to be integrated in the dashboard.
• Efficiently collect and analyse varied and cross-disciplinary data to incorporate into usable and reportable formats. This will include but is not limited to investment data and transaction and impact attributes.
• Under the direction of senior staff, contribute to the design, management, and implementation of complex research assignments and analytical projects.
• Engage clients and peers throughout the research process and advise policymakers on the implications of research findings.
• Assist in the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations.
• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe.
• Produce high-quality materials on demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required with coursework in finance, economics, and policy.
• Master's degree in finance, economics or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.
• At least two years of professional experience.

Valued experience and skills

• Experience analysing transition plan / net zero frameworks and disclosure regulation, and/or climate finance, and/or energy and climate markets.
• Knowledge of SQL, R, Python.
• Independent, analytical mind with a track record of applying sound financial, political and strategic judgment to complex issues.
• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Superior English written and verbal communications skills.

Additional language fluency.

CPI has adopted a flexible working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with regular days in the London office (particularly helpful for interacting with the wider CPI team, specific team meetings and collaboration). CPI offers an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation will be based on experience. This role requires the right to work in the UK.

CPI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Consulting, and Project Management

Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Public Policy Offices, and Climate Data and Analytics.