Senior Analyst, Centre for Sustainable Finance

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About the Organization

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 of what works and what does not. CPI works in places that provide the most potential for policy impact, including Brazil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Cape Town, and the United States. Our work helps nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risks. 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.

Job Description

The Senior Analyst role would be responsible for providing essential support in the planning and execution of research initiatives, capacity-building activities, collaborative forums, and engagement with stakeholders. Additionally, the incumbent will actively contribute to various ongoing projects and programs undertaken by CPI in India.

The ideal candidate will bring prior experience related to climate policy, finance, or regulation. Furthermore, a demonstrated focus on specific issues like social and governance will be hugely valuable in this role. 

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to contribute to sustainable finance strategies, foster impactful policy interventions, and actively participate in initiatives that drive positive change at the intersection of climate action and economic development. 

Job Responsibilities

• Have primary responsibility for projects as designated by and under the direction of senior management and ad-hoc advisory committees; develop, manage, and implement complex research assignments and analytical projects
• Conduct research and analysis on topics related to sustainable finance, including policy and regulation, market practices, reporting and disclosure, taxonomy, and innovative financial mechanisms.
• Analyze interactions between public and private actors and resources in the context of sustainable finance.
• Co-author, review, and contribute to developing long research reports, issue briefs, and blogs.
• Curriculum development for capacity development programs on sustainable finance for various stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, policymakers, and regulators.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities.
• Engage with clients, policymakers, and investors to provide advice on the implications of research findings.
• Represent CPI and present research findings at high-level events and conferences.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, existing clients, and potential partners in sustainable finance.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Post Graduate degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering /Management/CFA and demonstrable (at least 5 years) post-qualification experience in the field. 
• Significant professional experience in financial services, management consulting/advisory/research, international non-profit, government, and/or a multi-lateral institution.
• Independent, analytical mind with an excellent track record of applying sound financial judgment to complex issues.
• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and ability to interact with diverse people.
• An ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English

 Desirable

• Understanding of climate finance and the financial sector actors and actions that are crucial to driving a low carbon, climate-resilient economy and building back better
• Exposure/Experience working with the government, financial regulators, domestic and international philanthropies, and DFIs.

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