Taxonomy Analyst

Job Title: Taxonomy Analyst

Location: Remote - based in UK or Europe

Department: Taxonomy

Position reports to: Head of Taxonomies

Salary: £36,000

Closing Date: 23rd May

Climate Bonds Initiative is an investor-focused NGO working to mobilise the $100 trillion global bond market for climate change solutions. We promote investment in projects and assets necessary for a rapid transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy.

Our main workstreams are green bond standards and certification, data and market analysis, policy and market development, communications and advocacy.

Climate Bonds is a fast growing, dynamic NGO driven by a big mission. You will be working within an organisation that is leading the development of innovative international climate finance solutions.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Taxonomies, the Taxonomy Analyst will support the day-to-day work of one or more Taxonomy Managers and, occasionally, the Head of Taxonomies. The Taxonomy Analyst will also work very closely with regional teams to deliver any work/deliverables relating to taxonomies and conduct analytic analysis to develop technical content for the various taxonomies in the Team’s portfolio.

They will support the capacity-building and knowledge of market stakeholders on taxonomies, as well as providing support to the development of domestic and regional taxonomies.

The Taxonomy Analyst will support cross-functional coordination across different members of the Team and support the Team’s Progamme Coordinator when required.

 The role will undertake some degree of outwards engagement to ensure that Climate Bonds is involved in and keeping abreast of the developments of Taxonomies and green disclosure regulations. 

This role requires a high degree of organization, personal initiative, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate and is suited to someone who is comfortable with conducting analytical work and research, and is relatively experienced in project implementation. The Taxonomy Analyst will contribute to the generation of a work environment that is inclusive, highly productive, team-focused, meritocratic and results-oriented.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Taxonomy Managers to develop frameworks and science-based criteria to define credible Taxonomy approaches for climate finance investment
• Collaborate with the Regional Teams in the development of Taxonomy frameworks and approaches for transition
• Support the creation of decision-useful guidance and tools for the application and usability of Taxonomies targeting investors and potential issuers
• Support the delivery of advisory and capacity building activities around Taxonomies with the Technical Assistance Team and Regional Teams
• Support the generation of thought leadership pieces, blogs, and other communications products to create momentum and raise the profile of Taxonomy Team’s strategic objectives
• Conduct detailed analysis on taxonies around the world including their Technical Screening Criteria, Do No Significant Harm and Social Safeguards
• Provide detailed comparison between different taxonomies globally
• Synthesise detailed analysis into reports and presentations
• Write reports and/or sections of reports for donors
• Contribute to the discussion and methodology on finding common ground between taxonomies

Taxonomy Team Function:

• Keep track of all Climate Bonds work relating to taxonomies
• Support the work of regional teams to deliver core strategic objectives relating to
• taxonomy development
• Help develop and enhance the Climate Bonds Taxonomy
• Support the development of the science-based taxonomy approach globally
• Work with the Comms Team to promote best practice in green and transition taxonomies and socialise the work that Climate Bonds has helped create.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management:

• Support donor-funded projects with research and analytical work
• Work with technical experts to assist with the development of the work of the Taxonomy Team in the development of sector-specific criteria and country-specific low carbon pathways

Essential:

• Motivation to support Climate Bonds’s mission and the development of green capital markets with a passion for climate science
• Some experience with Taxonomy development frameworks, science-based technical criteria and low carbon pathways, familiarity with the current taxonomy universe including the EU Taxonomy and its multi-layered requirements including Do No Significant Harm.  
• Excellent communications skills and ability to summarise complex and multi-layered concepts in a clear and succinct manner and to present them in front of an audience
• High degree of autonomy and independent, judgement with excellent troubleshooting
• and follow-through skills
• Basic understanding and/or knowledge of financial capital markets and/or of climate change issues
• Enthusiastic and natural team player with strong communications skills and the ability to work with cross-functional, virtual, and diverse teams to develop plans and drive results
• Proficiency working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel

• Willingness to travel when required

Desirable:

• Knowledge of a second language
• Experience in developing countries preferably with knowledge of green capital markets in South-Est Asia, Latin America and Africa

• Experience working with a Multi-Lateral Development Bank or Development Finance Institution

• Impactful responsibilities from the day you join with responsibility for your own learning curve, the role is what you make of it and the possibilities depend on you.
• Amazing opportunities for career progression and structured career development – we’ll work with you to explore your learning development and career potential

• We offer a structured and bespoke induction programme specifically suited to the team you’ll be joining and the specific role you’ll be doing. During your first few months, you’ll be given all the training you need to succeed in your role.
• Opportunity to attend a series of Lunch and Learns, delivered by internal subject matter experts and external guest speakers

• An international and diverse work atmosphere

• The chance to be part of our rapid growth and play a key role in the next exciting phase of Climate Bonds Initiative journey