Senior Associate, Climate Finance & Economics at Genesis Analytics

THIS ROLE

• The Climate Finance and Economics practice is searching for a dynamic mid-career leader with a consulting background in climate economics and finance, who is eager to join the growth of this new area of work in Genesis and passionate about accelerating the climate transition. This position is ideal for a person who is keen to have a proactive role with a broad array of responsibilities. 

You will:

• Work closely with the partner and build a business together with enthusiasm and teamwork, with a focus on the growth of our climate finance area.
• Bid for, design, and execute consultancy assignments for donor, corporate, foundation and government clients.
• Use quantitative (and qualitative) analysis tools to inform analytical problems. This will ultimately lead to structuring and applying economic frameworks to analytical problems. Solve problems with a high level of autonomy, logically, creatively, and laterally.
• Take personal responsibility for high levels of excellence, and analytical insights, with exemplary attention to detail.
• Be able to prepare and lead high-quality written and visual communication.
• Play a leading, managing, and mentoring role with more junior consultants.
• Enthusiastically take up personal development, enjoying the freedom to build a career in a supportive environment.

Requirements

The ideal Genesis candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidates:

• Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record.

You will have:

• Mid-level work experience in management or developing consulting is essential.
• A strong Masters’ level degree in Economics, Sustainable Finance or related fields.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Project management capabilities.

You will be:

• Purpose-driven, enthusiastic, ethical, respectful, lives by Genesis values.
• A strong self-starting problem solver, critical thinker, and analyst.
• Comfortable with quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Able to work closely with senior leaders.