Research Associate/Assistant Analyst
CPI-ISB Energy and Environment Program
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The CPI-ISB Energy and Environment Program is a joint initiative between Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) and the Indian School of Business (ISB). CPI is a research foundation that examines the effectiveness of energy and climate policies around the globe, and helps frame future policies. CPI’s mission is to help nations achieve low-carbon development by evaluating their efforts to promote the new energy economy. In seeking to deliver practical answers to these questions, CPI works with leaders at the highest levels of government, the private sector, and academia. ISB is an internationally-ranked, premier business school.
POSITION SUMMARY
The CPI-ISB Program is looking for a talented and a motivated individual at research associate/assistant analyst level to provide research and analytical support. Under the supervision of the Program Director, s/he will work with the government and businesses to help design policy options that are practical and implementable.
The selected candidate will be expected to work in conjunction with other CPI offices worldwide. S/he is expected to demonstrate good quantitative skills; business experience; a proven interest in climate change, clean technology or policy analysis; excellent written and oral communication skills; and an ability to generate actionable rather than academic insights.
The selected candidate will work on projects of both national and international scope. S/he will work in a challenging environment that requires independent thinking as well as collaboration and problem solving with team members, cross-disciplinary understanding, and professional interactions. Successful candidates will be expected to pursue robust and careful quantitative analysis. Previous experience with climate policy, carbon markets or regulation would be valuable.
Qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work on certain select projects in direct support of the CPI team in India and other CPI offices globally. We will place a premium on problem structuring, initiative, and flexibility in our hiring.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following and other duties as assigned:
- Perform rigorous quantitative evaluation of national and international climate and energy policies.
- Design and implement complex analytical research assignments.
- Understand and design financial models.
- Assist in the writing and editing of high-quality research products.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in one of the following: economics/finance, public policy, and engineering. Candidates with a strong finance background and/or a master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) preferred.
- Understanding of climate and energy policies in place and under discussion in relevant countries.
- An insightful, independent, analytical mind with a strong track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment in complex situations.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex qualitative and quantitative analyses to expert as well as non-technical audiences.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills.
- Professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and ability to interact with a diverse array of people.
- Required 1-3 years of experience analyzing economics of policy choices, and/or energy and climate markets; preferably with KPOs, consulting/investment firms, government, or multi-lateral lending agencies.
RESPONSIBILITIES TITLE AND COMPENSATION
The position will be located at ISB, Hyderabad. We offer excellent benefits packages and competitive salaries that are commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY
Please send your application including cover letter, resume, one example of recent work, and salary requirements to jobs@cpisf.org. The subject line of your email must be: “Research Associate/Assistant Analyst: CPI-ISB Energy and Environment Program.” No phone calls, please.