Climate Change Analyst, US-based

About InfluenceMap

We are a UK-based non-profit think tank, working on the cutting edge of climate and sustainability issues. Our highly original analysis of the climate agenda has been covered by media globally, used and acted on by hundreds of investors and has informed numerous campaigns. We are probably best known for the LobbyMap platform for analyzing corporate lobbying on climate policy. Other work streams are the FinanceMap platform assessing the financial sector and a Japanese collaborative venture (the Japan Energy Transition Initiative).

Joining InfluenceMap represents a great opportunity to be part of a friendly and dynamic team, work with our global network of partners in the finance, media and campaigning worlds and help develop our cutting-edge content which is helping shape the agenda on the climate crisis.

One of our core values is the use of data-intensive research processes to create simple and compelling narratives on climate change. InfluenceMap operates a collaborative model, creating unique and data driven content which enables our partners to drive positive change on the climate crisis. These partners are from finance, business, media, campaigns, politics and legal strategies, and are global in scope.

Position Summary

You will be a key member of our team assessing companies on climate change, with a focus on the automotive sector. You will also be part of our engagement team and work on InfluenceMap’s US-focused outreach to NGOs, the media and other collaborative groups.  You will receive full training in our research methods and how to effectively communicate our results. Having demonstrated your ability, the possibility exists to develop a specialism in terms of sector, policy area or geography, in line with the organization’s project needs. Our approach is highly data-orientated and involves accuracy, consistency and great attention to detail. InfluenceMap’s work is in widespread use by finance, the media and other stakeholders and we thus place great importance on the ability to communicate our content (both written and verbal) in an effective manner.

Responsibilities

• This is a data and analysis intensive role. Your responsibilities will be reflective of your skills in being thorough, consistent and scientific in your work
• Working on InfluenceMap’s US focused outreach plan – building relationships & presenting complex information to investors, NGOs, companies and other key stakeholders
• Conducting analysis and research on climate and the US automotive sector
• Communicating our content verbally and in written both internally and to our external users
• Tracking and analyzing information according to InfluenceMap's proprietary systems
• Helping to improve our methodology

You will report to a Senior Analyst or Program Manager, and work closely with both our US and Transportation teams. We have teams based in the UK, Japan, Korea and the US. 

Skills and Experience

• Outstanding analytical and numerical skills, with a very strong attention to detail
• Superb research skills, with an interest in investigative research
• Excellent presentation skills; able to communicate complex issues and data-driven analysis concisely and convincingly to external stakeholders
• Advanced IT and software skills across a range of common applications
• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills
•  Right to work in the US

Salary & Benefits, Location and Start Date

• InfluenceMap’s US office is located in lower Manhattan, NY. Our policy allows flexible remote working so being based elsewhere in the US is possible. (East Coast base is preferred.)
• Salary range $50-80K + health plan and optional 401K
• 25 days paid vacation / year + 7 Federal holidays
• This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible