Business Analyst - Carbon

• Become a pivotal contributor to Climate Connect’s global carbon & environmental market analysis


• Generate unique and analytical thematic research on carbon and environmental markets


• Monitor and analyse initiatives from non-profit organisations such as SBTi & WBCSD, regulations from entities such as TCFD, SEC, etc. and other rules which have a direct bearing on the sector


• Undertake research, expert interviews, and data analyses, both independently and in partnership with colleagues


• Communicate views with the product, sales, trading and inorganic growth teams


• Assess market trends, competitors, threats, and opportunities to develop insights into the carbon & environmental market, which can be commercialised.


• Collaborate on creating key research deliverables, including but not limited to investment notes, strategy notes & presentations, case studies, infographics, articles etc.


• Track competitors’ products, initiatives & growth across carbon measurement, decarbonisation, ETRM and carbon offset space


• Be informed of regulatory, industry and technological developments in the sustainability space.


• Maintain a fundamental understanding of energy markets, REC, ETS, and offset market dynamics and how they will impact compliance and regulations.


• Manage ad-hoc requests, and contribute to research & innovation ideas

Job Requirements

• Experienced professionals with Bachelor’s degrees in Economics or STEM, MBA or master’s in economics can apply. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of relevant strategy consulting or research experience.


• Relevant work experience in electricity or renewable energy market research working either within an investment bank, consultant, energy company, regulatory agency or commodities trade house, or think tank providing market views, forecasts and recommendations or investment strategies


• Exceptional curiosity, energy, drive, and desire to figure out the latest trends in the world


• Ability to assimilate information quickly to produce explainable and actionable insights


• Strong quantitative & analytical skills


• Strong presentation skills, commercial sense and a knack for thinking from a business standpoint, delivering high accuracy output


• Consistently produce work to a high-quality standard, thoughtfulness, and insight within prompt deadlines.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, a “team player,” organised, and great attention to detail.


• Willingness to learn nuances of new sectors (carbon and energy utilities) quickly with support from an expert team


• Taking ownership of the deliverables and comfortable with working independently on projects


• Skilled in organising the knowledge and body of work of the team using various productivity and data management tools


• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office - PowerPoint, Excel and Google Workspace products

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  Flexible working hours and leave policy


• Learning and development opportunities


• Medical insurance/Term insurance, Gratuity benefits over and above the salaries


• Access to industry and domain thought leaders.