Climate Finance Analyst, Climate Policy Initiative – California

Organization: Climate Policy Initiative

Position Title: Climate Finance Analyst

Location: San Francisco, California

Application Deadline: Position is open until filled

Description: CPI offers a challenging environment that requires independent thinking, collaboration, and pragmatic problem solving. The role of Analyst supports the deliverables of CPI’s international Climate Finance workstream, focusing on issues such as the governance of international funds, the evaluation of their allocation and effectiveness, and the design of innovative climate finance instruments that effectively align public and private interests.

The Analyst undertakes robust and careful analysis, drawing on methodologies from micro- and macroeconomics, public policy, regulatory economics, finance, behavioral science, risk management, statistics, law, engineering, and other academic and commercial disciplines.

In conducting analysis, the Analyst is required to 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 climate policy, finance, regulation, and carbon markets, as well as knowledge and understanding of national regulatory institutions and/or multilateral or bilateral financial institutions and national or regional development banks and/or private finance institutions are valuable assets.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Climate Finance.

Responsibilities: 

• Perform rigorous quantitative evaluation of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies.
• Under the direction of the Senior Director of Climate Finance, design, manage, and implement complex research assignments and analytical projects.
• Engage clients 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 short deadlines.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• BA or BS degree; Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing climate finance, economics of policy choices, and/or energy and climate markets, government or multi-lateral experience valuable.
• Understanding of current climate and energy policies under discussion in relevant countries, with a specific focus on the interaction with finance.
• Experience in financial modeling and/or macroeconomic modeling of energy and climate markets.
• An insightful, independent, analytical mind with a strong track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment in complex situations.
• Outstanding English writing and verbal communication skills. Comfort with communicating complex qualitative and quantitative analyses to expert as well as non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, ability to interact with a diverse array of people, and a sense of humor.
• A deep commitment to the mission and values of CPI.

 How to Apply: Visit link to submit an application. With your application, attach your resume and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.