Analyst (India program) – Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance

ABOUT CPI

CPI is an analysis and advisory organization with deep expertise in finance and policy. Our mission is to help governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive economic growth while addressing climate change. CPI has seven offices around the world in Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

 CPI is known as a leader in tracking sustainable investment trends, identifying innovative business models, and supporting the solutions that can drive a transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. We are unique in our focus on finance, our ability to get the right people to the table, and our analytical rigor.

ABOUT THE LAB

The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (The Lab) is a public-private initiative that identifies, develops, and launches innovative climate finance instruments. It aims to drive billions of dollars of private investment into climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing countries. Lab instruments address investment barriers across a wide variety of sectors, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate adaptation, sustainable land-use, climate tech, and carbon.  

 Since launching in 2014, The Lab and its initiatives have successfully launched 68 new innovative financial instruments, have been endorsed by the G7 and collectively attracted over USD 4+ billion in seed capital through the instruments that were endorsed by the Lab Members.

 In addition to the Lab’s global thematic programs, the Lab includes five regional programs in Brazil, East and Southern Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, India, and the Philippines.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Lab is looking for a motivated Junior Analyst or Analyst to support the India program of the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance. This role will contribute to the development of climate finance instruments within the Lab’s India program and help scale successful financial solutions from the Lab portfolio.

The Jr. Analyst/Analyst will work closely with the India program lead and the Lab Global Program Manager, collaborating with a range of national and international partners in policy, finance, and the corporate sector, as well as CPI teams in India and globally.

The Jr. Analyst/Analyst will manage deliverables and engage with India Lab stakeholders, using a rigorous analytical approach that incorporates methodologies from economics, public policy, finance, and other relevant fields.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of India’s climate and economic development priorities, climate policy frameworks, and market conditions affecting the region. Knowledge of development finance and blended finance structures is an advantage. The Jr. Analyst/Analyst should also have a strong understanding of the public and private investor landscape in India, with existing relationships and networks among key stakeholders and decision-makers. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Including the following and others as required:

• Work closely with international partners from the policy, finance, and corporate spheres, as well as with CPI teams throughout the world in instrument development and working group management tasks.
• Support   business development and strategy to improve the Lab's presence and impact in India.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the climate, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors, and provide advice and support to Lab and CPI Senior Management
• Oversee continued support activities for Lab instruments, including oversight of deliverables, events, and managing investor outreach
• Deliver high-quality outputs on time and within a budget
• Support & collaborate with India Program lead, Lab Global Program Manager, Associate Director & other key Lab staff

 QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• BA or BS/BSc degree required, MA or MSc or equivalent degree preferred with coursework in finance, economics, environmental policy (focus on energy, agriculture, water/sanitation, land-use a plus), or another relevant field
• 1 – 4 years of overall experience
• Experience in climate finance, development finance, management consulting, policy, and/or energy markets and/or sustainable land use
• Private sector experience, preferably in the financial sector and/or government or multilateral experience is highly valuable
• Advanced knowledge of Indian policy environment, energy markets, sustainable transport, and/or key sustainable land-use and agriculture issues
• Financial Modelling experience is highly preferred
• Familiarity with climate adaptation issues and concepts strongly preferred
• Familiarity with blended finance instruments / approaches strongly preferred

COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You are a stickler for detail, have strong organizational skills, and are passionate about project management and process improvement.
• You can juggle multiple tasks and priorities  and adhering to set deadlines while  keeping the big picture in mind.
• You are self-motivated and dependable with a passion for learning.
• You can keep calm under pressure and perform all tasks with absolute professionalism and sensitivity to internal and external client demands.
• Your values are aligned with CPI’s – you believe in the importance of aligning finance with low-carbon and climate resilient pathways and want to be part of a positive change in the world.

TO APPLY

We strongly prefer the Jr. Analyst / Analyst to be based in Delhi. However, exceptional candidates may be considered who are based elsewhere in India.

CPI has adopted a flexible / hybrid working policy where staff located near CPI offices are able to work in-person in office locations, as well as from home with time spent at

CPI offers competitive rates, based on experience.