Analyst - Local Building Electrification

Green Finance Institute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) is seeking an enthusiastic Analyst to support the Built Environment Programme and Local Investment Programme. Hybrid working with about two days in the London office per week offers a chance to influence climate finance and urban decarbonisation through rigorous research, market analysis and stakeholder collaboration.

You will engage with authorities, investors and partners, deliver analysis, presentations and briefings, and help scale place-based investment

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, public policy, engineering, sustainability or related field.
• Highly organised and proactive for collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills to interpret and synthesise information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience using AI tools to support research and productivity.
• Team-oriented with a can-do attitude.
• Previous work experience in a relevant field.
• Understanding of climate finance, transition finance or financial markets.
• Familiarity with UK policy landscape on net zero, clean energy or industrial decarbonisation.
• Right to work in the UK or sponsorship considerations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local authorities, investors and delivery partners to scale local investments.
• Support Community Municipal Investment campaign and local green home finance through research and market analysis.
• Conduct research and analysis, maintain BEP hubs and databases.
• Create high-quality presentations to support programme work.
• Assist development of new financial solutions and policy work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across financial services, industry, academia and government.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

AI tools usage

Team player

Self-motivated

Public policy understanding

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, public policy, engineering, sustainability or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Analyst - Local Building Electrification

Location: Hybrid (home / London office) c. 2 days in the office per week

Start date: As soon as possible

About the Green Finance Institute (GFI):

Established in 2019, the Green Finance Institute (GFI) is an independent advisor to governments and investors. It is at the forefront of shaping how finance can be used to facilitate a real economy transition, by designing, testing, and scaling financial solutions that enable capital to flow where it can deliver the greatest impact in the real economy.

The GFI delivers positive outcomes for climate and nature by aligning policy, capital and pipeline development. As a commercially focused philanthropic organisation working with governments and partnering with financial institutions, corporates, NGOs, policymakers, academics and civil society experts, the GFI has mobilised over £80bn in committed capital to date.

The GFI is headquartered in London and has a presence in eight countries including Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, the Philippines, Scotland, South Africa and Spain, and its missions work across the built environment, carbon dioxide removals, industrial decarbonisation, energy, transportation and nature.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Analyst to support with delivering the Built Environment Programme and Local Investment Programme’s strategies over the coming months.

The UK’s 29 million homes represent the leakiest housing stock in Europe and 20% of UK emissions. The UK Committee on Climate Change has estimated that £373 billion needs to be invested to upgrade all UK buildings, both residential and non-residential, by 2050, offering a significant investment opportunity.

The Green Finance Institute’s Built Environment Programme (BEP) and Local Investment Programme are developing and delivering the financial products needed to decarbonise homes and green the UK’s building stock, including looking at place-based solutions. The Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) was the GFI’s flagship sectoral coalition, and set out the barriers to investment in the UK market. The BEP team has built on this work to collaborate with industry, financial services, academia, civil society and government to continue to scale the market for finance to support mass retrofit and heat decarbonisation, and to address these wider barriers. With our Community Municipal Investment (CMI) Campaign, we have led on work with local authorities and Mayors to explore innovative finance solutions to support the transition.

This role would suit a passionate self-starter who is focused on delivery, with support from the team. You are not expected to have prior experience within built environment, sustainable finance or local government, and will be supported in upskilling and building your knowledge in this sector. You will have the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of your responsibilities over time, supported by an annual review process. However, a passion for sustainability is crucial.

You will also have opportunities to support wider Green Finance Institute activities, undertake ad hoc research projects and work with colleagues across different programmes and teams. As part of a small and collaborative team, you will be expected to contribute across a variety of tasks and gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activities.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement with local authorities, investors and delivery partners to help scale the market for Community Municipal Investments, credit union green home finance lending, and other place-based investment solutions that unlock capital for local infrastructure and net-zero priorities.
• Support delivery of the Community Municipal Investment campaign and scaling local green home finance through research, market analysis and the development of high-quality briefings, presentations and case studies on local investment, fiscal devolution and innovative finance mechanisms.
• Undertaking research and analysis - including report writing and helping maintain BEP hubs and databases.
• Creating high-quality presentations to support the programme’s work.
• Support the development of new financial solutions and support work with policymakers.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across financial services, industry, academia and government.

You need to have:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as finance, public policy, engineering, sustainability or a related discipline and interest in sustainable finance, public policy, infrastructure investment or the energy transition.
• Highly organised and proactive with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Good interpersonal skills and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgement and ability to ask for help where needed
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly to support research, analysis and productivity
• Being a team player who is proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Previous work experience in a relevant field.
• An understanding of climate finance, transition finance or financial markets.
• Familiarity with the UK policy landscape relating to net zero, clean energy or industrial decarbonisation.
• Experience using AI tools responsibly to support research, analysis and productivity.

• If you do not already hold the right to work in the UK and/or require sponsorship in order to continue working here, you should think carefully before applying.
• The Green Finance Institute is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. If you are invited to interview and need any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

Analyst - Local Building Electrification