Data Analyst - Carbon Market

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability company in Malaysia is seeking a Data Analyst to support climate mitigation initiatives and carbon credit projects. The role involves data collection, analysis, report preparation, and collaboration with project teams. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proficiency in data analysis tools like Python or SQL. Join us to contribute to impactful sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Work From Home

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with data analysis tools is essential.
• Understanding of carbon credits and sustainability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and validate datasets from various sources.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis supporting project development.
• Prepare reports for management on project performance.

Skills

Data analysis tools (Python, R, SQL, Power BI)

Strong proficiency in Excel

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in Data Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

The Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing, and interpreting data to support climate mitigation initiatives, carbon credit projects, and related sustainability programs. The role will involve working closely with the Carbon Team to assess project performance, market trends, and methodology requirements, while ensuring data integrity and compliance with relevant carbon standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Management
• Gather, clean, and validate datasets from various sources including project partners, carbon registries, and public datasets
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases for carbon projects, emissions reductions, and market prices
• Analysis & Insights
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support feasibility studies and carbon credit project development
• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to present findings to internal teams and stakeholders
• Perform emissions reduction calculations in line with applicable carbon methodologies
• Market & Methodology Research
• Monitor trends in carbon credit markets, including pricing, demand, and policy changes
• Research relevant carbon credit methodologies and assess applicability for new projects
• Analyze competitor activities and market gaps for potential opportunities
• Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare regular reports for management on project performance, KPIs, and market outlook
• Support compliance with verification and registry requirements for carbon credits
• Collaboration
• Work with the project development team to optimize project design for higher carbon yield
• Provide analytical support during stakeholder presentations, proposals, and tenders
  
  

Requirements

• Education
• Degree in Data Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field
• Technical Skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel and at least one data analysis tool (Python, R, SQL, or Power BI)
• Experience with GIS tools is a plus
• Knowledge Areas
• Understanding of carbon credits, climate change mitigation, or sustainability is preferred
• Familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies (Verra, Gold Standard, CDM, JCM) is advantageous
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and high data accuracy
• Good communication skills to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
  
  

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Work From Home
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus