Analyst, Sustainable Business – FS

Jobtailor; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CDP in London is seeking a skilled data analyst to support environmental data, transition planning, and sustainable finance research. You will coordinate across external partners, conduct analyses from CDP questionnaires, and help shape external recommendations.

The role requires experience with environmental data, GHG accounting, Excel and PowerBI, and coding in Python or R. You should be able to present complex information clearly, produce written outputs, and work legally in the UK with no

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental data, disclosures and/or transition planning, especially where this relates to preparation and use by the financial sector.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination with external partners and teams to develop insights on financial sector transition planning.
• Conduct data analysis using outputs from CDP’s questionnaire to inform collaborative research and shape external recommendations.
• Support development and execution of CDP’s insights and sustainable finance research through project coordination, research and analysis.
• Prepare and give webinars where appropriate.
• Collaborate on projects and initiatives within and outside CDP.
• Conduct research supporting the drafting of position papers.
• Support ad-hoc requests for insights and analysis.
• Participate in regular 1:1s and performance and development conversations.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and engaged team.
• Live CDP Values and demonstrate appropriate behaviours.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

PowerBI

Python

R

GIS

Written communication

English proficiency

UK work eligibility

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Python

R

GIS

Job description

• Support coordination with external partners and teams across the organization to develop insights on financial sector transition planning
• Conduct data analysis using outputs from CDP’s questionnaire to inform collaborative research and shape external recommendations
• Support development and execution of CDP’s insights and sustainable finance research through project coordination, research and analysis
• Prepare and give webinars where appropriate
• Collaborate on projects and initiatives within and outside CDP
• Conduct research supporting the drafting of position papers
• Support ad-hoc requests for insights and analysis
• Participate in regular 1:1s and performance and development conversations
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and engaged team
• Live CDP Values and demonstrate appropriate behaviours

Requirements

• Experience with environmental data, disclosures and/or transition planning, especially where this relates to preparation and use by the financial sector
• Background in environment, GHG and/or financial accounting and current issues related with these disciplines
• Ability and willingness to rapidly develop a high level of knowledge
• Data analysis experience
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerBI
• Python or R desirable
• GIS proficiency a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High standard of written English
• Previous experience of producing written research outputs, preferably for a corporate audience
• Understanding of the corporate reporting landscape and investor expectations around climate and nature-related issues
• Ability to present complex information in a simple and concise way
• Detail-oriented and organized thinker able to juggle multiple, competing priorities
• Self-starter willing to take ownership and develop processes to improve delivery of analysis and research
• Eligible to work legally in the UK
• Live within a commutable distance of the London office
• Comfortable with 2 days in the office per week
• No visa sponsorship available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental data analysis and transition planning, with strong proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and programming languages such as Python or R. Capable of producing high-quality written research outputs and effectively communicating complex information to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Environmental Data Analysis
• Excel Proficiency
• PowerBI Proficiency
• Written Research Outputs
• Transition Planning

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Environmental Data
• GHG Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Transition Planning

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Detail-Oriented
• Organized Thinker
• Self-Starter
• Ability to Present Complex Information

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Reporting Landscape
• Investor Expectations
• Climate Issues
• Nature-Related Issues
• Sustainable Finance Research

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• PowerBI
• Python
• R
• GIS