Junior Analyst, Centre for Sustainable Finance

The Junior Analyst position at Climate Policy Initiative's Centre for Sustainable Finance in Delhi involves supporting research initiatives, capacity-building activities, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields, with at least one year of relevant experience. The role focuses on contributing to sustainable finance strategies and policy interventions that promote climate action and economic development.
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, Cape […]

Center for Sustainable Finance (CSF) is a knowledge and networking hub designed to align India's financial sector towards a more sustainable future. A first-of-its-kind initiative in India, CSF aims to build an ecosystem through knowledge sharing and networking with various stakeholders to reorient the financial intermediation provided by banks and capital markets towards sustainable development. CSF aims to make the financial system resilient to increased financial risks while enabling a Just transition to a low-carbon economy.

CSF supports policymakers and regulators in making this integral shift in capital allocation by developing a common platform for engagement, enabling dialogue between stakeholders, sharing best practices, research, and analysis, delivering capacity-building workshops for banks and financial institutions, and providing inputs for policy-making and financial sector regulation. CSF is managed by Climate Policy Initiative (CPI).

Position Summary

The Junior 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the following and others as assigned:

Undertake quantitative and qualitative evaluation on impacts and costs.
Support the work on identifying sources, types, and structures of finance required to provide assistance.
Support in engagements with prospective funders and collaborators.
Support with the development of proposals.
Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working in India and around the globe.
Share responsibility with team members for monitoring the progress of the project and production of deliverables as per timelines.
Contribute towards writing and editing high-quality products, including reports, papers, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations.
Others, as assigned by the manager from time to time

Qualifications & Experience

Post Graduate degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering /Management/CFA and demonstrable (at least 1 year) post-qualification experience in the field.
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 philanthropy, and DFIs.
Professional experience in financial services, management consulting/advisory/research, international non-profit, government, and/or a multi-lateral institution.

Competencies & Personal Attributes

You are a team player and a self-starter and can survive and thrive with minimum guidance.
You have strong quantitative, data management, data analysis, and critical thinking.
You are an advanced user of MS Office suite, in particular Excel, and able to learn and adapt to new systems;
You are willing to travel domestically.