Senior Analyst, Climate Finance

About CPI

Climate Policy Initiative (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 seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Climate Finance Tracking

Since 2011, CPI has published the Global Landscape of Climate Finance series which has been the global benchmark for robust information on climate finance, providing foundational data for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 6th Assessment Report, and the UNFCCC's Biennial Assessment among others. CPI also develops deep dive analysis tracking climate finance flows at sectoral, national and regional levels including the intersection of climate and SDG goals, agrifood systems finance, adaptation and renewable energy working with partners such as the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), International Development Finance Club (IDFC), the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, Bloomberg, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and many more.

Our unique tracking analysis covers both public and private finance data, providing access through concise reporting and interactive data visualization. Our research provides a baseline and compelling analysis against which to measure progress. This enables us to drive informed climate finance policymaking through three key levers Flows – what investment is flowing to whom, Needs – what is the investment gap to deliver on climate goals and Impact

– what is proving effective and efficient in climate finance.

Position Summary

This position supports the delivery of key objectives across CPI's strategic priorities, under the supervision and guidance of Brazil's Research Director.

CPI offers a challenging environment that requires independent thinking, collaboration, and pragmatic problem solving. This Senior Analyst role will be focused within the CPI's Climate Finance Tracking workstream, including tracking national climate finance flows, aligning finance with low-carbon and climate-resilient development, and assessing key gaps in financing climate action at regional and sectoral levels as well as managing relationships with partners and key stakeholders.

Senior Analysts undertake robust and careful analysis, drawing on methodologies from micro- and macroeconomics, public policy, regulatory economics, finance, behavioural science, risk management, statistics, law, engineering, and other academic and commercial disciplines.

In conducting analysis, Senior Analysts work in close cooperation, often leading, a range of partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams across the globe.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Includes the following and others as assigned

• Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative evaluation of national and international climate finance mechanisms and climate and energy policies, risk management, and interactions between public and private actors and resources

• Lead/Manage climate finance
  
  tracking projects as designated by, and under the direction of senior management, develop, manage, and implement complex research assignments and analytical projects

• Lead the writing and editing of high-quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations. Produce high-quality materials that are fit for purpose time and within budget

• Identify opportunities to develop and consolidate work streams and lead development of funding proposals under guidance of senior management.

• Train, manage and provide guidance to junior staff on professional work practices and lead by example.

• Engage clients, advise policymakers and investors on the implications of research findings.

• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Post-graduate or master's degree with 5-7 years in Economics, Finance, Investment or another relevant field.

• Significant professional experience in financial services, management consulting, international nonprofit, government, and/or a multilateral institution.

• Strong understanding of climate finance and the financial sector actors and actions that are needed to mobilize effective finance towards adaptation and resilience activities.

• Excellent project management skills including time management, task delegation and prioritization, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage and engage stakeholders in the financial sector.

• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Beneficial:

• Significant experience in research and analysis related to climate/green finance.
  
  Experience working across the public and private sectors in climate /green investments, taxonomies, net zero finance.
  
  Advanced user of MS Office suite, particularly Excel. Knowledge of database management systems such as SQL, R, Python is a plus.

• Sector-specific or multi-sector climate finance expertise.

• Willingness to travel

Personal Attributes

• Independent, analytical mind with an excellent track record of applying sound financial, political, and strategic judgment to complex issues.

• Proven leadership skills, willingness and ambition to step and seize the initiative when opportunities present.

• Real commitment to topics related to climate change and a desire to make a difference.

• 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Position details

CPI is recruiting for a full-time position in our Rio de Janeiro office. CPI in Brazil hires through the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) with a "CLT" contract.

CPI has adopted a hybrid working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with 2 regular days in the Rio de Janeiro office in Gávea.

CPI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 20 days leave + office closure between Christmas and New Year, 5 days study leave, USD 500 professional development budget and possibility to enrol on PUC's courses.

Salaries are based on experience and market.

To apply

To apply, please submit a current resume and answer all the following questions in English, by October 5th. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please add to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

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.