Junior Analyst / Analyst

Climate Policy Initiative; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental policy organization based in London is seeking a Junior Analyst to support analysis for the Net Zero Finance Tracker. The successful candidate will engage in mapping and analysing transition plans while also collaborating with international partners. A BA or BS in finance or economics is required, along with at least two years of experience. The role offers a flexible work environment with a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Competitive compensation package

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required with coursework in finance, economics, and policy.
• Master’s degree in finance, economics or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.
• At least two years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Map and perform analysis of transition plans and net zero frameworks.
• Support data quality control.
• Collect and analyse varied data for reports.
• Contribute to complex research assignments.
• Engage clients and advise policymakers.
• Assist in writing high-quality CPI products.
• Collaborate with global CPI staff.
• Produce materials under tight deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

SQL knowledge

Python knowledge

R knowledge

Education

BA or BS degree

Master’s degree in finance or economics

Job description

Role: Junior A naly st / Analyst

Location: London UK

Reports to: Manager

Contract: Full time, 18 months - Fixed Term Contract

Updated: November 2025

Background

Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) works to improve the most important energy and land use policies around the world, with a particular focus on finance. CPI supports decision makers through in‑depth analysis on what works and what does not. CPI works in places that provide the most potential for policy impact, including Brazil , Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States. Our work helps nations grow while addressing increasingly scarce resources and climate risk. This is a complex challenge in which policy plays a crucial role. CPI is a small but dynamic organization, with a global reach and an entrepreneurial culture. We work hard to maintain an idea‑driven, collaborative environment across all our teams.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will work across the organisation, with a focus on CPI’s Tracking financial sector transition workstream. The candidate will primarily support method development and analysis for CPI’s Net Zero Finance Tracker (NZFT). The tool provides the most robust and transparent data on the global financial sector’s transition to net zero, informing policy direction, investment strategy, and advocacy decisions. Additionally, the candidate will support the Global Landscape of Climate Finance, the most comprehensive dataset and analysis of global climate financing available, used extensively in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports.

In conducting analysis, the Junior Analyst will work in close cooperation with a range of international partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams throughout the world. Previous work experience with financial institutions/co‑alitions, transition plans and net zero frameworks, climate policy, or regulation are valuable assets.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Map and perform rigorous analysis of transition plans, net zero frameworks and disclosure regulation, as well as a review of existing data initiatives to be integrated into the dashboard.
• Support data quality control.
• Efficiently collect and analyse varied and cross‑disciplinary data to incorporate into usable and reportable formats. This will include but is not limited to investment data and transaction and impact attributes.
• Under the direction of senior staff, contribute to the design, management, and implementation of complex research assignments and analytical projects.
• Engage clients and peers throughout the research process and advise policymakers on the implications of research findings.
• Assist in the writing and editing of high‑quality CPI products, including full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations.
• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working around the globe.
• Produce high‑quality materials on demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required with coursework in finance, economics, and policy.
• Master’s degree in finance, economics or a related, quantitatively rigorous field strongly preferred.
• At least two years of professional experience.

Valued experience and skills

• Experience analysing transition plans/net zero frameworks and disclosure regulation, and/or climate finance, and/or energy and climate markets.
• Knowledge of SQL, R, Python.
• Independent, analytical mind with a track record of applying sound financial, political and strategic judgment to complex issues.
• Flexibility, professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and an ability to interact with a diverse array of people.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritization skills, and an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Superior English written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional language fluency.
• Experience working in developing economies.

Position details

CPI has adopted a flexible working policy whereby staff are able to mix working remotely with regular days in the London office (particularly helpful for interacting with the wider CPI team, specific team meetings and collaboration). CPI offers an excellent and competitive compensation and benefits package. Compensation will be based on experience.

Application deadline: Applications will close at 10:00 a.m. on 8th December 2025.

This role requires the right to work in the UK.

CPI Commitment

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.