The 2° Investing Initiative (2DII) is an independent, non-profit think tank working to align financial markets and regulations with the Paris Agreement goals and Kunming-Montreal global biodiversity framework. Our work concentrates on four main research areas: Retail Investing, Impact, Nature-finance and Emerging markets.
In France, 2DII has been a key player in the sustainable finance field since it was launched 10 years ago. We were strongly involved in the development of the Article 173, co-organised the International Climate Reporting Awards since 2016, co-lead the drafting of the ISO14097 standard on sustainable finance and recently launched the Climate impact management system as part of our evidence for impact program. We are also a strong contributor to Finance ClimAct, an EU funded project coordinated by Ademe to replicate the European Sustainable Finance Action Plan in France.
2DII is funded through a combination of grants from EU research and innovation programmes, national governments and private foundations.
Position summary
We are looking for a Researcher on Green Finance to develop high-quality research on the links between financial investment decision-making and the low-carbon/nature-positive transition.
The Researcher on Green Finance will conduct research related to topics at the intersection of (political) ecology, finance and economics, manage small/medium scale research projects and contribute to grant writing.
Main responsibilities:
- Co-lead a European Union (EU) funded project collaboratively with an employee of 2 Degrees Investing initiative, Ademe and Res Publica (a participative democracy consultancy) on the financing of buildings energy efficiency renovation in France, which involves several research studies and roundtables with stakeholders to buildings renovation (public and private actors, including financiers).
- Contribute to several economics and/or finance studies on the transition towards a nature positive and biodiversity-friendly EU economy (e.g. identifying and quantifying most promising business opportunities for scaling up biodiversity protection and restoration, applying economic analyses to identify the most relevant financing instruments and public policies to scale up biodiversity protection and restauration…) as part of a multi-million EU-funded project.
- Take part in brainstorming sessions / proposal drafting in relation to economic and financial incentives to unlock financing towards a net zero and nature positive economy (going from macro-economic strategies and tools to more micro solutions such as innovative financial products or mechanisms).
- Take part in networking events to establish contacts with European and International partners in the world of sustainable finance (think tanks, universities, regulators, financial institutions).
- Contribute to the 2DII’s outreach and communication activities (webinars, conferences…).
- Stay updated on the latest policy and market developments in the green finance field.
Essential skills and qualifications:
This position requires:
- A master’s degree minimum, or a PhD in finance or economics.
- Three to five years of working experience in a relevant experience (for instance, but non-exhaustively, as an economist, financial analyst).
- Excellent written and verbal skills in both French and English.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Knowledge of key sustainable finance and/or climate economics and/or ecological transition concepts.
- Basic knowledge and/or interest and willingness on building energy efficiency renovation (financing) in France.
- Basic knowledge and/or interest and willingness on biodiversity protection and restauration (financing).
- A willingness and ability to work both on research and drafting but also coordination and project management of research projects.
Desired skills:
- Organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Excel skills, eagerness to develop cutting-edge research and policy recommendations.
- Strategic thinking.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to take ownership over stand-alone projects.
- Experience in macroeconomic and/or financial modelling.
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 brings together finance, economics and climate/nature.
- Flexibility in terms of working hours and a family-friendly working environment.
- An environment for growth and collaboration with people from different backgrounds.
- A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
Start date: As soon as possible
Type of contract: Permanent
Salary package: 45k€-55K€
Please send your application quoting 2DII-RGF-042024 (CV without picture and one-page cover letter in French 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.
