Analyst – Sustainability & Finance (Delhi)

About Us
Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI) is an international think tank, research and advisory institution working at the intersection of climate policy and climate finance, with a focus on implementable solutions for developing countries in the Global South. Through a whole-of-society approach, CSI combines actionable research, econometric modelling, economic and financial analysis and investment structuring to help translate net-zero ambitions into policy action and investable pathways. An advisory group drawn from diverse fields across policy, finance, and public administration guides the organisation, ensuring rigour and relevance.

CSI works closely with national and sub-national governments, public financial institutions, academic partners, and investors, including supporting Indiaʼs Net Zero 2070 agenda through engagements with NITI Aayog, multilaterals and development finance institutions, institutional investors, and industry stakeholders across power, transport, industry, and emerging green technologies.

Position: Analyst
Location: New Delhi
Reporting to: Director/ Senior Analyst

Are you passionate about clean energy, finance, and sustainability? Do you thrive in intellectually stimulating environments where research, innovation, and strategic outreach are key? If so, CSI is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Analyst to contribute to our growing impact. The role involves rigorous research, data analysis, and modelling at the intersection of green finance, transition pathways, financial systems, and public policy. The analyst will work closely with senior researchers, policy experts, and external stakeholders to translate real-economy transition pathways into financing needs, risks, and policy insights.

This is a high-impact role offering exposure to regulators, financial institutions, DFIs, and policymakers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Data Analysis

• Collect, clean, and analyse data on:
  • Green and transition finance flows
  • Bank lending, bond issuance, equity markets, private markets
  • Public finance and DFI interventions
• Track policy, regulatory, and market developments related to green and transition finance in India

2. Financial System & Risk Assessment

• Assist in analysing:
  • Banking system development in green finance
  • Capital market development in renewable, green and related areas
  • Private equity and foreign investors’ participation and development in green sectors in India
  • Monitor regulatory development on green finance in India and abroad
• Support work on transition risk and financial stability narratives

3. Writing & Knowledge Products

• Draft long-form research papers, background notes, sector briefs, and analytical inputs
• Prepare tables, charts, and visual summaries for reports and presentations
• Support preparation of policy briefs for regulators and ministries

4. Stakeholder & Process Support

• Support organisation of expert consultations and workshops
• Prepare briefing notes for meetings with policymakers, regulators, and financial institutions
• Assist in documentation of feedback and revisions

Required Qualifications
Note: This role requires prior academic or professional experience in the financial sector. Candidates without this background are kindly requested not to apply. 

Essential

• Bachelor’s or master’s level degrees in business, economics, finance or professional certifications such as CA/CFA 
• 1–2 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, multilateral/bilateral financial institutions, or think tanks.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work with large datasets (Excel mandatory)

Desirable

• Experience with:
  • Python / R / Stata (basic to intermediate)
  • Financial modelling
• Prior exposure to policy-facing research is a strong plus
• Prior experience related to the clean energy sector is desired
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to connect finance with real-economy transition challenges
• Clear writing skills for policy and finance audiences
• Ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary research team
• Comfort engaging with technical, regulatory, and financial concepts

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to RBI, SEBI, MoF, DFIs, banks, and investors
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge transition finance questions
• Strong learning curve in climate finance, regulation, and financial systems
• Potential authorship/acknowledgement in published outputs

How to Apply?
Email us at: info@csiglobal.co
Subject Line: Application: Analyst (Delhi) CSI
Submit: Your CV and a compelling cover letter (preferably in PDF format), explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact only shortlisted candidates. CSI is an equal-opportunity employer. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.