Climate Analytics Methodology Specialist

HSBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC seeks an experienced Climate Analytics – Methodology Associate to strengthen the methodologies behind financed emissions measurement and disclosures. You’ll turn climate and counterparty data into insights that inform management decisions aligned with HSBC’s net zero ambitions.

In this role you will collaborate with analytics, model development, and subject matter experts to evaluate enhancements, produce robust documentation, and support disclosures that withstand assurance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financed emissions and related methodologies including PCAF and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop efficient solutions and practical recommendations.
• High data quality standards with attention to detail and integrity of climate-related data and insights.
• Ability to review methodologies, identify improvements and question existing approaches.
• Ability to produce clear written documentation and governance materials.
• Understanding of HSBC's Risk Management Framework and controls across 1LOD/2LOD and external assurance.
• Significant experience in finance, strategy or sustainability within a complex environment.
• Ability to influence diverse stakeholders to deliver insights in a high-visibility climate agenda.

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 on financed emissions alignment and measurement (PCAF, IFRS SDS)
• Interpret climate, portfolio and counterparty data to produce insights and recommendations
• Support preparation of financed emissions disclosures and methodology documentation for governance and disclosures
• Enhance processes and governance to strengthen methodology implementation and controls
• Produce communication materials that explain methodology and key changes for stakeholders
• Coordinate across stakeholders, systems and processes to deliver outcomes in a cross-functional team environment

Skills

Financed emissions

PCAF guidance

IFRS SDs

Data analytics

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

HSBC seeks an experienced Climate Analytics – Methodology Associate to strengthen the methodologies behind financed emissions measurement and disclosures. You’ll turn climate and counterparty data into insights that inform management decisions aligned with HSBC’s net zero ambitions.

In this role you will collaborate with analytics, model development, and subject matter experts to evaluate enhancements, produce robust documentation, and support disclosures that withstand assurance.