Analyst, Centre for Sustainable Finance, CPI India

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, Cape Town 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.â¯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, that would 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 offers support to policymakers and regulators to make this integral shift in capital allocation by developing a common platform for engagement, enabling dialogue between stakeholders; sharing of best practices, research and analysis; delivering capacity-building workshops for banks and financial institutions; as well as providing inputs for policy-making and financial sector regulation. CSF is managed by Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Position Summary The Analyst role 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 be an active contributor 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 such as social and governance will be hugely valuable in this role. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Includes the following and others as assigned: - Conduct research and analysis on topics related to sustainable finance, including policy and regulation, market practices, reporting and disclosure, taxonomy, and innovative financial mechanisms. - Analyze interactions between public and private actors and resources in the context of sustainable finance. - Co-author, review, and contribute to the development of long research reports, issue briefs, and blogs. - Curriculum development for capacity development programs on sustainable finance for various stakeholders, including banks, financial institutions, policymakers, and regulators. - Support in the delivery of capacity building programs. - Coordinate internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities. - Engage with clients, policymakers, and investors to provide advice on the implications of research findings. - Represent CPI/CSF and present research findings at high-level events and conferences. - Establish and maintain excellent relationships with key stakeholders, existing clients, and potential partners in the field of sustainable finance.

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, Cape Town 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.