Carbon Strategy Associate at BURN

We are looking for someone interested in working in a dynamic, challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards creativity and initiative.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake diverse analytical work related to inform BURN’s carbon strategy
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data related to industry trends (market landscape, policy, standards, ratings and competitor activity) to inform strategic decision making for carbon projects
• Track compliance carbon markets, including new developments in Article 6.2 bilateral agreements, Article 6.4 (PACM), and CORSIA
• Support the carbon sales team with up to date information that they need to close deals
• Build, interrogate and present financial models, demonstrating the “so what”
• Track developments in integrity and methodology design across the carbon sector
• Write succinct and persuasive thought leadership pieces on carbon integrity
• Analyse carbon methodologies and their variables – including modelling emission reductions (ERs), and supporting sector conversations on methodology redesign
• Work closely with carbon ratings agencies to provide the information they require
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., carbon operations) to ensure integrity across all our programmes
• Read, summarise and present key developments in integrity and relevant academic research to management
• Respond to consultations on behalf of BURN
• Produce regular and ad-hoc research reports
• Complete all reporting activities accurately and on time
• Collaborate effectively across departments

Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree – ideally in social science research or economics
• Ideally 5 years’ work experience
• Experience of strategic consulting and/or monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to conduct diverse analytical work
• Experience of the carbon sector is desirable, but not essential
• Experience of (or willingness to learn) the technicalities of carbon methodologies
• Fluency in excel modelling
• Understanding of social research methods and their application in the global south
• Demonstrated ability to digest large volumes of information, select the key points, grasp the “so what,” and present it clearly to management
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Excellent research and analysis skills
• Strategic thinker
• Highly motivated, energetic self-starter who takes ownership and works independently
• Process orientated with strong time-management skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• A passion for BURN’s mission
• Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply