Junior Analyst - Renewable Fuels

CleanMotion Advisory; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by founder

Monthly stipend €1,200

Travel reimbursements

Remote work with in-person days

Job summary

CleanMotion Advisory in Brussels is seeking a Junior Analyst for a six-month paid internship (convention d’immersion professionnelle). You will track renewable fuel market and policy developments, build datasets, and support client projects.

The role evolves toward a longer-term position with real intellectual impact. You will work closely with the founder, enabling out‑of‑the‑box thinking and hands‑on mentoring.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, economics, data analysis, energy studies, political science or a comparable field.
• Genuine interest in energy markets, climate policies and the role of commodities in both.
• An eye for detail and a critical mind when assessing sources and data.
• Excellent Excel skills and a solid grasp of quantitative analysis.
• Clear and precise English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Familiarity with energy markets, or previous research/consulting experience (internships included), is an advantage.
• AI literate, or enthusiastic to integrate AI into workflows while remaining conscious of the limitations.
• Eligibility to work in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Market monitoring: tracking policy decisions, project announcements, consumption data, trade measures and other industry news impacting renewable fuel markets.
• Database build-up: developing and maintaining structured datasets on e.g. emission reduction obligations, production capacity, feedstock flows and product demand.
• Modelling and analysis: supporting our work on market balances, feedstock use and forward‑looking supply‑demand projections.
• Consulting support: researching, analysing and drafting for client projects on a wide range of renewable fuel topics.
• Communicating insights: turning research into actionable insights for client presentations, website materials and social media.
• Streamlining technology processes: integrating AI in workflows, cross‑checking AI outputs and tweaking agent instructions to eliminate repetitive tasks.

Skills

Excel

Quantitative analysis

English language

AI literacy

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

CleanMotion Advisory is looking for a Junior Analyst to strengthen its team. You will help track how markets and policies for renewable fuels are evolving, support building the datasets that underpin our analysis, and contribute to client projects. Your work will eventually feed into subscription products, consulting assignments, conference presentations and various other outputs.

The position starts as a six-month paid internship (convention d’immersion professionnelle). The ambition is for it to grow into a longer term role, as the company and the collaboration develop. You will work closely with the founder to help shape a young company, allowing for some out of the box thinking and real intellectual impact.

Responsibilities

• Market monitoring: tracking policy decisions, project announcements, consumption data, trade measures and other industry news impacting renewable fuel markets.
• Database build-up: developing and maintaining structured datasets on e.g. emission reduction obligations, production capacity, feedstock flows and product demand.
• Modelling and analysis: supporting our work on market balances, feedstock use and forward‑looking supply‑demand projections.
• Consulting support: researching, analysing and drafting for client projects on a wide range of renewable fuel topics.
• Communicating insights: turning research into actionable insights for client presentations, website materials and social media.
• Streamlining technology processes: integrating AI in workflows, cross‑checking AI outputs and tweaking agent instructions to eliminate repetitive tasks.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in business, economics, data analysis, energy studies, political science or a comparable field.
• Genuine interest in energy markets, climate policies and the role of commodities in both.
• An eye for detail and a critical mind when assessing sources and data.
• Excellent Excel skills and a solid grasp of quantitative analysis.
• Clear and precise English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Familiarity with energy markets, or previous research/consulting experience (internships included), is an advantage.
• AI literate, or enthusiastic to integrate AI into workflows while remaining conscious of the limitations.
• Eligibility to work in Belgium.

About us

CleanMotion Advisory is a Brussels‑based consultancy providing market intelligence on biofuels, e‑fuels and other low‑carbon fuels. Clients span the renewable fuel value chain, from feedstock suppliers and biofuel producers, to traders, distributors and compliance teams. We also advise government agencies, non‑profits and other consultancies. The company's analytical services come in the form of tailor‑made reports, industry‑specific newsletters, C‑suite presentations and ad‑hoc support. The founder (Cornelius Claeys) has led international renewable fuels market intelligence teams at a leading consultancy in the field and in the strategy team of the world’s largest renewable fuel producer.

Our offer

• A six‑month immersion with a tailored training plan and hands‑on mentoring by the founder.
• A monthly allowance of €1,200.
• Work‑related commuting and travel expenses fully reimbursed.
• Ten vacation days over the six‑month period, in addition to Belgian public holidays.
• Real involvement in client work and in building new products from an early stage.
• A remote set‑up with 1‑2 days per week together in Brussels and occasional work trips possible.

The preferred start date is 4 January 2027, with some flexibility depending on the candidate's availability.