Carbon Markets Researcher
Carbon Markets Researcher
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Job Description
Your Team Responsibilities
The Ratings team within MSCI Carbon Markets conducts in-depth independent assessments of the integrity of carbon projects to provide more transparency on the quality of carbon credits and help buyers and investors to overcome their key challenges in buying carbon credits. Through developing methodological frameworks for assessing project integrity and then reviewing and evaluating projects against that framework the Ratings team aims to push the carbon markets to solve the key integrity challenges that it still faces.
Your Key Responsibilities
Act as a technical expert on nature-based carbon projects with a focus on agriculture agroforestry soil carbon and regenerative farming systems.
Collaborate closely with MSCIs carbon project integrity assessment team to evaluate and develop methodologies related to agricultural carbon projects.
Analyse market trends policy developments and scientific research relevant to agricultural mitigation strategies and their integration into carbon markets.
Produce clear evidence-based insights for internal stakeholders and external clients through written reports presentations and occasional speaking engagements.
Stay abreast of best practices in additionality permanence and measurement reporting and verification (MRV) standards for land-based carbon removals.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel
Higher degree (Masters) in agricultural sciences soil science environmental sciences or a related field.
2 years of relevant work experience in agriculture conservation sustainability consulting carbon markets or land management.
- Demonstrated responsibility for the delivery of reports briefings or other outputs.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office programmes. Some experience in Python PowerBI and/or SQL a bonus.
- Demonstrable passion for tackling climate change and keen interest in carbon markets and the role that they could play in facilitating the transition to net zero.
This role is for you if you are
- Self-starter who is able to manage their own time and collaborate closely with team members
- Capable of communicating complex issues to colleagues and senior level audiences
Passionate about sustainable agriculture soil health and the role of nature-based solutions in climate action
Curious and analytical willing to dive into complex issues while maintaining a pragmatic solution-oriented approach.
About MSCI
What we offer you
- Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.
- Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.
- A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
- A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
- Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
- Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.
- We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.
At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.
MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
