Policy Analyst (Sustainable Finance - India)

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Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Policy Analyst (Sustainable Finance- India)

Salary from £38,313 to £46,148 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £49,614 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics is pleased to invite applications to the above post.

Sustainable Finance is one of the Grantham Research Institute’s key themes and we are looking for a Policy Analyst to carry out policy-oriented research in collaboration with the Institute’s staff. This post is focused on the role of finance delivering the just transition towards a net zero and resilient economy in India and with some focus on other emerging market economies. The work will involve research on how to incorporate both environmental and social standards into investment decision-making within the private and public financial sectors as well as some research focus on sustainable central banking.

The appointee will produce data analysis and research to support the Institute’s policy team in formulating policy materials aimed at decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors. The appointee will play an active intellectual role in the life of the Institute.

Candidates should have a postgraduate degree in environmental economics/finance, environmental/energy policy, economics, finance, management, or a related field. They should also have work experience in sustainable finance (in particular with regards to the social aspect), as well as strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality research in a timely manner. They should also have excellent presentation skills.

Further information about the Institute and its related centres/programmes can be found at http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/Home.aspx.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email gri.hr@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5 March 2023 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.