ABOUT CPI
CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has five offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
CPI is known as a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, inclusive economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigour.
POSITION SUMMARY
CPI offers a challenging environment that requires independent thinking, collaboration, and pragmatic problem-solving.
The role of Junior Analyst/Analyst supports the deliverables of CPI’s Climate Finance work stream, focusing on tracking climate finance trends, understanding effective approaches to meet the trillions in annual investment needed, and the design of innovative climate finance instruments that effectively align public and private interests. The Junior Analyst/Analyst undertakes robust and careful analysis, drawing on methodologies from micro- and macroeconomics, public policy, regulatory economics, finance, and other academic and commercial disciplines.
In conducting analysis, the Junior Analyst/Analyst will work in close cooperation with a range of domestic and international partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams throughout the world.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following and others as assigned:
- Under the direction of Senior Analysts, contribute to the design, management, and implementation of complex research assignments and analytical projects
- Efficiently collect and analyze varied and cross-disciplinary data to incorporate into useable and reportable formats. This will include but is not limited to investment data and transaction and impact attributes.
- Perform rigorous quantitative analysis of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies
- 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
- A commitment to CPI’s mission and values
- BA or BS degree required with coursework in finance, economics, and/or policy.
- At least two years of professional experience (Analyst role applications)
- Passion for advancing climate action
VALUED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Experience (work or academic) analyzing climate finance, economics, or policy
- Experience (work or academic) in financial modelling
- Knowledge of SQL, R, Python
- Independent, analytical, curious mind
- 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 tight deadlines
- Superior English written and verbal communications skills
- Additional language fluency
- Experience in developing economies
POSITION DETAILS
CPI is recruiting for one full-time position in our San Francisco or Washington DC office. CPI has adopted a flexible working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with days in the 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.
Salary range: $58,000-$82,000.
TO APPLY
Visit this link to submit an application. With your application, attach two documents: (1) resume no longer than 2 pages (2) a cover letter no longer than 1 page.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the US. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.
Applications deadline
Friday 28 April, 5pm ET. Apply early.
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.