Sustainability Research Expert

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused organization in the finance and climate sector seeks a Sustainability Research Expert to support decision-makers in managing climate-related financial risks. This full-time hybrid role includes responsibilities like analyzing decarbonization strategies, developing methodologies, and engaging with the financial sector. Applicants should possess a master’s degree in a relevant field and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in assessing and costing climate resilience strategies.
• Experience in aligning research outputs with customer needs.
• Familiarity with climate-related disclosures and sustainability frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Analyse how technological innovations can drive decarbonisation across various sectors.
• Develop methodologies for costing decarbonisation and resilience strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to create climate risk assessment tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Master’s degree in climate science, civil and environmental engineering, economics, supply chain management, or related field

Job description

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We are looking for a Sustainability Research Expert to work with our client based in London, United Kingdom.

The client has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance, as well as its approach to climate finance.

This role is a full-time permanent position, with an attractive salary package & benefit scheme, operated on a hybrid basis.

Our client focuses on helping private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the most of financial tools to support the transition to a low-emission economy that is more resilient to climate change.

They have a long track record as an independent and critical reference centre in helping long-term investors to understand and manage the financial implications of climate change on asset prices and the management of investments and climate action policies

Responsibilities & Activities:

• Analyse how technological innovations can drive decarbonisation across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in various sectors, while also enhancing resilience against diverse risks such as flooding, storms, and wildfires.
• Develop and refine methodologies for accurately costing individual decarbonisation and resilience strategies, incorporating lifecycle assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and financial modelling to support decision-making in infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create innovative tools and models for climate risk assessments that address real-world challenges.
• Engage with the financial sector and industry to align research outputs with customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Publish high-impact research in scientific journals and contribute to conferences, workshops, and industry forums.
• Stay informed on emerging climate policies, technological advancements, and market trends, in particular in relation to regulations, decarbonisation and climate resilience, to incorporate them into assessments and recommendations.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in climate science, civil and environmental engineering, economics, supply chain management, financial modelling, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in assessing, designing, and costing climate resilience strategies
• Proven ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and develop practical applications of scientific findings.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Communication skills, with experience presenting complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with the financial sector, including climate-related disclosures, regulatory and voluntary sustainability frameworks, and market incentives, is a plus.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in further detail then please feel free to submit an application via the job ad, alternatively, email me on [emailprotected] with any questions.