Sustainable Finance Research Analyst

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Position Overview

WRI's Finance Center is seeking a research analyst to support our research and convening activities on sustainable finance. WRI's Finance Center focuses on shifting public and private capital toward low carbon and climate-resilient development and away from activities that harm people and the environment. We achieve this vision by focusing our work around two main areas:

1. Greening critical global and developing country financial institutions
2. Scaling financial solutions for sustainable development.

We engage governments, development finance institutions, private sector actors, and civil society to achieve our vision.

The analyst will provide research, analysis, and convening support aimed at shifting financial flows to support sustainable development. The analyst will support both pillars of our strategy, working on both institutions and financial solutions; s/he will contribute to these efforts both within the Finance Center and also in collaboration with other WRI programs and centers.

Responsibilities

The Research Analyst's main areas of responsibility will include the following: 

Research & Knowledge (70% of time required) 

• Assisting other researchers with literature reviews and qualitative or quantitative analysis
• Co-authoring knowledge products (e.g. reports, briefs, data products)
• Contributing to research proposals
• Presenting at internal/external meetings
• Co-authoring blog posts and other communication documents
• Reviewing 1 knowledge product written by other WRI researchers yearly
• Administrative (30% of time required)
• Organizing internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences and other dissemination activities.
• Liaising with external partners and WRI colleagues across programs and countries

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following areas or similar: finance (international, environmental, development or sustainable focused preferred) economics, environmental management, international affairs, international relations or international/sustainable development)
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant full time work experience in environmental, sustainable, development, climate or international finance or closely related field
• Familiarity with international climate and/or sustainable development finance actors and issues
• A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research and writing skills
• Demonstrated involvement in sustainability or development issues in a professional or extracurricular capacity
• Prior experience in analyzing and writing research products
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office and internet research
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues
• Flexibility to travel 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's degree in a related field
• Foreign language skills: Spanish, Portuguese or French preferred
• Professional experience of extensive time spent in developing countries
• Experience working in a public or private sector financial institution 

Note: Final candidates will be required to take a writing/analytical test. 

Additional Information 

More about WRI: 

WRI is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people's lives. Established in 1982, WRI is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization respected globally by policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and corporate leaders.

WRI's reputation is grounded in its excellent analysis, non-partisan approach, and high-impact results. We measure our success based on how our work helps to create real-world change on the ground-and approach we call "Managing for Results."

WRI's work is united by and driven by our values: Innovation, Integrity, Urgency, Independence, and Respect.
WRI fosters a culture of innovative ideas, working collaboratively, and thinking independently. WRI employees are driven by the organization's mission and have the satisfaction of helping to create a more prosperous and healthy planet.

Learn more about our organization on our website.   

To Apply 

If qualified, please click below: "Apply Here!" to apply online. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. 

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