Senior Analyst

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 six offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, 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 rigor. 

CPI’s Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT) is a collaborative and interactive data platform that aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of how private financial institutions (FIs) are progressing on their climate commitments and delivering impact on the ground. This marks the first effort to track comprehensive, material progress by major FIs globally: from their commitments, through action within the institution, to impacts on the wider economy. The Tracker currently covers 562 private finance institutions (FIs) that are members of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), whose assets under management exceed USD 80 trillion. Building on a beta tracker covering UK institutions released in 2021, the latest iteration monitors a wide range of actions that signal progress on financial alignment with the Paris Agreement and net zero emissions goals. 

CPI’s Climate Finance Tracking Program provides the most comprehensive data and insights into finance flows supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation outcomes. Our research provides a baseline against which to measure progress towards levels of investment consistent with global climate goals. 

Our work aims to provide governments, climate funds, development finance institutions, philanthropies, and private investors with accurate data on the current scale, sources, instruments, and uses of climate finance. 

About the role 

We are looking for a person who will drive the effective implementation and advancement of the Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT). This role involves developing and refining methodologies for scoring indicators and linking them with relevant regulatory and voluntary Net Zero frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of financial sector standards and net-zero data initiatives, experience with large datasets, and skills in project management and error-check routines. They will enhance data quality, engage with key data providers, and represent CPI at Net Zero stakeholder events as needed. Part of the role will also include crucial analytical support for various tracking and integrity projects. 

Key responsibilities  

• Coordinate with the Program Director on key strategic goals for the NZFT.

• Support the development of methodologies for standardizing, assessing and scoring Net Zero responses across NZFT’s indicators and dimensions.

• Stay informed about progress in the international and national regulatory frameworks, as well as voluntary Net Zero frameworks relevant to financial institutions.

• Support the project manager in keeping external deliverables and internal intermediate milestones on track, ensuring that the team is properly allocated and on top of their tasks.

• Support the data science team in the analysis of data.

• Assist in managing and improving/strengthening data processes.

• Oversee and perform quality check routines, including sense-checking and data processing error-checking.

• Support engagement with key data providers.

• When required, represent CPI at key stakeholder events on Net Zero.

• Provide analytical support for various tracking projects across CPI, as needed.

Experience, Skills, and Personal Attributes 

Core: 

• Financial sector knowledge

• Knowledge of major climate-related reporting standards (e.g., transition plans, ISSB, CSRD, emissions reporting)

• Familiarity with taxonomies (e.g., EU taxonomy)

• Experience with key net-zero data initiatives (e.g., CDP, PRI, GCAP, NZDPU)

• Understanding of Paris alignment and net-zero methodologies and main climate scenarios (e.g., NGFS, IPCC, IEA, SBTi, PACTA)

• Experience with handling large datasets for analysis.

• Experience managing projects, or data related deliverables.

• Familiarity with or experience implementing error-check routines

Preferred: 

• Knowledge of net-zero coalitions' work (PAAO, IIGCC, NZAM, NZAOA)

• Understanding and/or experience with coding

• Strong knowledge of Python

• Experience in data visualization

• Good writing and communication skills.

Hybrid Working & Benefits 

CPI UK have adopted a hybrid working approach, with our teams spending at least 40% of their time in the office with their colleagues.  

We’re also happy to discuss a range of flexible working patterns to meet your individual personal circumstances.  

To Apply 

Due to the importance of this role to our CPI projects we are looking to appoint quickly and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, therefore interested candidates are advised to submit your application at the earliest convenience. We reserve the right to remove this advert, dependent on the level of response received. 

Climate Policy Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization. We work hard to create and maintain a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential.  Our CPI teams reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a diversity and inclusion is evident through our focus on attracting and retaining staff based on skills and merit.  

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.  

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues with disabilities.