The 2° Investing Initiative (2DII) is an independent, non-profit think tank working to align financial markets and regulation with international Climate and Nature goals. Our work concentrates on four main research areas: Nature Finance, Retail Investing, Impact and emerging markets.
In France, 2DII has been a key player in relation to sustainable finance since it was launched 10 years ago. 2DII coordinates some of the world’s largest research projects on sustainable finance. Its team of finance, legal, policy and data management experts develop research, tools, and policy insights to help financial institutions and regulators hasten and adapt to the low-carbon and nature positive transition.
Position summary
We are looking for an Analyst Intern to support the work of the Head of Nature-Finance and also assist in one specific project related to energy efficiency of buildings. The Analyst Intern will conduct research related to financing biodiversity protection and restoration and financing energy efficiency renovation of buildings.
Our Nature-Finance Stream is active in several areas. Notably, 2DII is a strong believer in nature-based solutions and finding innovative instruments to finance their deployment in rural and urban areas while tackling potential risks of greenwashing. The stream also pursues work on biodiversity reporting. Risk assessment linked to the loss of biodiversity is also key since better knowledge of risks for our economy and finance should lead decision-makers and financial institutions to increase financing in favour of biodiversity. Capacity building among supervisors in Europe is also a key aspect in which 2DII is involved. Leveraging its wide network among financial actors, academia, regulators and supervisors, 2DII gathers experts in the field of biodiversity and finance to ensure the ideas and solutions developed take into account the different views, practical constraints and challenges at stake.
Main responsibilities:
- Carry out research work and take part in drafting research reports in relation to nature-finance and energy efficiency of buildings;
- Take part in the preparation of training to supervisors;
- Take part in moderating of working groups of experts;
- Support the manager while representing the association in various forums such as working groups or conferences;
- Media monitoring to track key news about finance and biodiversity and share with the team.
Essential skills and qualifications:
This position requires :
- A master degree in law or business or finance or economics
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills in both French and English
- Organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Willingness to learn quickly and work autonomy
Desired skills :
- Knowledge of and/or a strong interest on issues relating to the financing of biodiversity protection and conservation (Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework, European regulations relating to sustainable finance such as the European Taxonomy, SFDR, CSRD…)
- Knowledge and/or strong interest in the topic of financing of the energy efficiency of buildings Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to apply even if you do not tick all the boxes!
We offer you:
- A dynamic and international team of researchers, analysts and sustainable finance specialists passionate about the climate and nature transition
- A mission that integrates legal, finance, economics and climate/nature
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities for growth and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
- Meal vouchers worth 12€ per day, with 54% covered by the employer
- Full cover of the public transport fees or a Mobility Package
- Proposed salary package: between 1000€-1300€ gross/month
- Possibility to work from home to be decided with the manager.
Interested in using your skills and knowledge in finance to tackle loss of biodiversity ? Contact us!
Start date : September 2024
Please send your application quoting 2DII-AI-072024 (CV without picture and one-page cover letter in English indicating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations) to: jobs@2degrees-investing.org.
2° Investing Initiative is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities and will continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants in the conduct of all business activities.
Please note we are only able to accept candidates who are eligible to work in the EU.
