Senior Analyst

Background

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 Brasil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States. Our work helps nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. 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.

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 Analyst role, reporting directly to the Head of CSF, 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:

Qualifications Experience

Desirable

Competencies Personal Attributes

Location and Compensation

CPI is hiring for one permanent/fixed term, full-time Senior Analyst position based in Delhi/NCR.

CPI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation will be dependent on experience.

To apply

Visit this link to submit an application. With your application, attach two documents: (1) CV no longer than 2 pages (2) a compelling cover letter no longer than 1 page describing how you meet the requirements of the role and your motivations for wanting to work at CPI.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and open until filled. Apply early.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

CPI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organization. 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.