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Description
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to create practical ways to protect the planet and improve people's lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment for current and future generations.
WRI is a leading non-profit institute providing analysis, tools and environmental solutions. The Capital Markets Research team works in partnership with global financial institutions to provide leading environmental and finance research and analysis. Our work builds capacity and tools within the financial industry to assess and integrate environmental risk and opportunities into financial valuation and investment strategy.
Research initiatives currently underway focus on the link between environmental and financial performance on company valuations as well as scaling up capital formation around low-carbon technology solutions to climate change.
WRI is seeking to fill a full-time staff position of Associate for its Capital Markets Research team in the Markets & Enterprise Program. The Associate will play a key research and writing role in WRI's work on the intersection between finance and the environment.
The successful candidate will spend a majority of the time researching, analyzing, and writing the initial drafts of papers. S/he must have excellent research and writing ability, a solid academic background, and good analytical/quantitative skills. A background in finance and/or energy is an asset. The candidate should be well organized, familiar with current environmental issues, and comfortable working independently within a collaborative research team.
Major Responsibilities
* Work closely with the senior analysts to produce research and analysis on relevant environmental and finance issues, including some quantitative analysis.
* Work independently on components of research projects, taking ownership of particular pieces of analysis, and preparing the first drafts of those sections.
* Work with senior analysts in assessing various environmental trends and policy scenarios and their impact on investment opportunities.
* At the direction of the Capital Markets Research team leader, contribute to and support project management activities, such as budgeting, internal/external communications, and fundraising.
Qualifications
* Masters degree in finance, economics, business or related discipline, with three or four years of work experience. Finance and/or environment-related experience a plus.
* Demonstrated ability to research and write at length in an organized, clear, and articulate manner.
* Demonstrated understanding of environment and resource issues.
* Results focused, with a strong team orientation, and the ability to work well under pressure toward a tight deadline.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience and skills. WRI offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package.
To Apply:
Email or fax your cover letter and resume. No phone calls please.
WRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability. WRI only accepts resumes for current vacancies.