Analyst – Carbon Markets & Nature-based Solutions (London)
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Job Summary
Join us in shaping and scaling a climate-positive future as an Analyst! HAMERKOP envisions a world where climate finance drives measurable impact for people and the planet. Our mission is to empower changemakers through high-quality science-based and tailored technical advice that catalyses climate action builds resilience in vulnerable communities and ecosystems and unlocks the potential of climate finance. Internally we foster an inclusive collaborative and empowering workplace that champions learning values employee well-being and cultivates excellence.
HAMERKOP is seeking an Analyst to join our growing team in London. As an Analyst you will work with and support HAMERKOPs consultants with research and analyses in relation to pre-feasibility feasibility impact certification and monitoring of climate change mitigation projects eligible to carbon financing mechanisms as well as more policy-oriented and institutional research. Most projects are taking place in the context of natural ecosystems (e.g. forest conservation reforestation mangroves) occasionally in other sectors (e.g. energy agriculture) and support international development in Southeast Asia Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
The majority of HAMERKOPs clients and partners are private project developers and financial sponsors international NGOs start-ups carbon trading desks and international development agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead research and analysis on developments in voluntary and compliance carbon markets including regulatory and governance changes (e.g. IC-VCM Article 6 COP) the evolution of carbon certification standards and labels (e.g. ABACUS CORSIA Corresponding Adjustments SDGs) market dynamics and intermediaries and emerging tools such as digital MRV. Synthesise findings into clear insights that inform project design and client recommendations.
Draft high-quality project and policy documents under the guidance of Consultants and Project Managers including sections of Project Design Documents (PDDs) feasibility and impact certification reports and carbon market policy or strategy pieces. Prepare supporting materials including slide decks and briefing notes taking ownership of research-heavy sections and iterating on them based on feedback.
Support technical consulting work and internal knowledge building including emission reduction calculations monitoring and data analysis assessments of carbon finance eligibility and risks and analysis of developing legislation in target geographies. Contribute to internal research assets tools and educational materials that strengthen HAMERKOPs project market and policy advisory work.
What we are looking for
Required:
BSc or Masters degree in a technical or quantitative field related to climate change and environmental sciences (e.g. conservation forestry agriculture marine ecology energy geospatial analysis);
As this is an entry-level position some working experience for example through an internship or similar is an advantage
Attention to detail strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to produce well-presented error-free results and reports
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously
Superb verbal and written communication skills are essential
Culturally adaptable and experienced in international work environments.
Spoken and written fluency in English
Curious and keen to learn
Have the right to work in the UK
Desired:
Knowledge of climate change forestry and agriculture issues in the context of developingcountries gained through a previous exposure or experience in a related subject
Proficiency in French is a plus as are other language skills
Prior exposure to greenhouse gas emission accounting notably in the natural environment aspart of a research project or a prior internship
Previous exposure or experience supporting or working with a consulting firm
Knowledge of finance would be beneficial but not absolutely necessary
Advanced knowledge of Word PowerPoint and Excel
Remote working is in place at HAMERKOP but Analysts will be expected to spend four days a week at the office with the team.
To Apply:
Please send a single PDF document containing your CV (max 1 page) and a 1-page valueproposition letter (not a cover letter) explaining what you could bring to the team and theorganisation. Applications without a valueproposition letter WONT be considered.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and giving priority to those who have applied the earliest.
Key Skills
- Organizational Management
- Presentation Skills
- Agile
- SAFe
- AWS
- Solution Architecture
- Conflict Management
- Data Management
- Scrum
- Team Management
- Pre-sales
- Management Consulting
About Company
HAMERKOP IS AN ENABLER - AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY OPERATING WORLDWIDE.Headquartered in London & with offices in Singapore, HAMERKOP supports carbon project developers in the Global South and the carbon market ecosystem, to enable emission reductions associated with strong ... View more
