Lead Climate Specialist

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Lead Climate Specialist to join their ESG Research team in London. The successful candidate will develop models and processes to enhance the firm's climate strategy and commitment to Net Zero. Applicants should have relevant experience in asset management or consultancy, proven expertise in building data models for climate analysis, and strong data visualization skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence climate-related investment decisions and support client needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at an asset manager, asset owner, consultancy or research vendor.
• Proven experience building data models for climate integration and scenario analysis.
• Deep understanding of current and developing climate change trends and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on climate change and translate regulatory changes into actionable models.
• Develop and maintain data models that support fund-level climate analysis.
• Work with investment teams to provide climate knowledge and analysis.

Skills

Subject-matter expertise on climate change

Data visualization skills

Strong numerical and quantitative skills

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Our client is a global investment management firm that is looking to recruit a Lead Climate Specialist to join the ESG Research team.

As a Climate Specialist, you will play a crucial role in developing models and processes to support the firm’s climate strategy and commitment to Net Zero.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject-matter expertise on climate change and translate regulatory changes and client requirements on Net Zero into actionable models and processes.
• Develop and maintain data models that support fund-level climate analysis.
• Work with investment teams to provide climate knowledge and analysis to support investment performance.
• Provide assistance with client queries and help improve processes for evolving requirements of client-aware clients.
• Support with any climate-related disclosures.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience at an asset manager, asset owner, consultancy or research vendor.
• Proven experience building data models for climate integration and scenario analysis.
• Strong data visualisation skills – SQL, Power BI or Tableau familiarity an advantage.
• Excellent numerical and quantitative skills.
• Deep understanding of current and developing climate change trends and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative approach to work.
• Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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