The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis is seeking to hire a financial analyst in Europe to join our team of professionals. The position is suited for an experienced financial analyst who can produce high-quality research reports and understands the market dynamics of the energy sector.
IEEFA conducts research and analyses on financial and economic issues related to energy and the environment. The Institute’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy and to reduce dependence on coal and other non-renewable energy resources.
Background information on IEEFA, our research products, and daily news and commentary can be found at www.ieefa.org. IEEFA is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and currently has personnel in the U.S., Australia, India, and Turkey.
The major projects on the horizon for IEEFA in Europe in 2016 will include:
- Analyzing the financing structures and risks of several proposed new coal-fired power plants, vulnerabilities of existing coal-fired power plants, and decisions on resource planning being made by electric utilities in Europe.
- Establishing personal relationships with key financial analysts, providing commentary and information on energy markets trends, and coordinating research efforts as appropriate with other researchers based in Europe.
- Training environmental advocates in how to use financial information in their campaigns.
- Providing support for divestment/investment campaigns, as IEEFA did in Norway in 2015.
- Representing IEEFA and its partners before formal and informal bodies in both the public and private sector, such as investment professionals and appointed and elected officials.
- Building and maintaining a body of information and analysis that supports regular public reporting through issuance of papers, op ed pieces, and commentaries.
Responsibilities and Skills Needed
The analyst’s responsibilities would include:
- Working with the IEEFA team in the U.S. to determine priorities for research projects. Projects will be selected based on several factors, including strength of local campaigns, the availability of research data, and the availability of competent local and regional expertise on European capacity markets and policy issues;
- Researching and preparing detailed analyses of the financing mechanisms and likely economic impacts of specific proposed coal plants, existing coal plants, or utilities in Europe;
- Presenting IEEFA reports to various audiences in Europe, including meeting with key players in the financial community, and presenting information to advocacy organizations or in public forums;
- Coordinating with IEEFA’s media team, serving as a media spokesperson, writing periodic commentaries for the IEEFA website.
The candidate must have top-notch analytic, writing and presentation skills, and be a self-starter able to work well with long-distance supervision. He or she must also be willing to travel when necessary, and could be based in London or the Continent. He or she must have at least five years of experience in financial analysis or a related field.
Compensation
IEEFA’s model is to contract with analysts through their business consultancies. Pay will be commensurate with experience.
Applications
Please send a resume or c.v., along with a writing sample, to: Sandy Buchanan, Executive Director, at [email protected]. This is a newly-created position, and is available as soon as a suitable candidate is selected.
Originally published March 24, 2016
