Climate Analytics - Methodology Associate

HSBC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare (UK)

Pension scheme

Disability confident employer

Job summary

HSBC Group seeks a specialist in financed emissions to collaborate with data analytics, model teams and subject matter experts to document enhancements to methodology and drive alignment with net zero goals. You will translate complex data into actionable insights and support governance through robust disclosures.

You will monitor guidance from PCAF and IFRS SD, interpret climate and portfolio data, and coordinate across stakeholders in a cross-functional setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financed emissions methodologies and guidance (e.g., PCAF, IFRS SD).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical recommendations.
• High attention to data quality, integrity and accuracy of climate-related data.
• Ability to review methodologies, propose improvements and challenge approaches.
• Experience communicating methodology for governance and disclosure.
• Understanding of Bank's Risk Management Framework in day-to-day work.
• Experience across finance, strategy or sustainability in complex environments.
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders in a high-visibility climate agenda.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data analytics, model development and SMEs to document methodology enhancements.
• Generate quantitative insights to inform management decisions aligned with HSBC's net zero goals.
• Monitor industry guidance on financed emissions alignment including PCAF and IFRS SD.
• Interpret climate, portfolio, counterparty, industry and peer data to provide insights and narratives.
• Support preparation of financed emissions disclosures and methodology documentation.
• Enhance processes and governance to strengthen implementation and controls.
• Create communication materials explaining methodology and key changes for stakeholders.
• Coordinate across stakeholders and systems to deliver outcomes in a cross-functional team.

Skills

Financed emissions

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality

Problem solving

Governance controls

Sustainability experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data analytics, model development teams and subject matter experts to evaluate and document financed emissions methodology enhancements
• Generate quantitative insights to inform management decisions aligned with HSBC's net zero goals
• Monitor emerging industry guidance and policy expectations on financed emissions alignment and measurement, including PCAF and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
• Interpret climate, portfolio, counterparty, industry and peer data to produce insights, recommendations and clear narrative
• Support preparation of financed emissions disclosures, including methodology documentation for internal and external publication
• Enhance processes and governance requirements to strengthen methodology implementation and controls
• Produce communication materials that explain methodology and key changes for stakeholders
• Coordinate across stakeholders, activities, systems and processes to deliver outcomes in a cross-functional team environment

Key Requirements

• Bring knowledge of or a clear interest in financed emissions and related methodologies and guidance including PCAF and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop efficient solutions and practical recommendations
• Maintain high data quality standards, with close attention to detail and a focus on integrity and accuracy of climate-related data and insights
• Use critical thinking to review methodologies, identify improvements and question existing approaches where appropriate
• Produce clear written documentation and methodology materials suitable for governance and disclosure
• Apply an understanding of the Bank's Risk Management Framework in day-to-day work
• Support robust controls and assurance activity across 1LOD controls, 2LOD assurance and external assurance, with evidence and traceability
• Demonstrate substantial experience across finance or strategy or sustainability in a complex environment
• Influence and engage a diverse group of stakeholders to deliver insights in a highly visible area of the Group's climate agenda
• Manage competing and dynamic priorities while maintaining delivery expectations under time pressure

Opening up a world of opportunity. Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package.

• private healthcare for all UK-based employees
• enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work
• a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution