Technical Director of Energy Finance, WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in any WRI office (India, Netherlands, UK, or US preferred). Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
Harnessing WRI’s renowned analytical power, convening ability and global expertise, the WRI Polsky Energy Center works with governments, utilities, companies, financial institutions and civil society to find bold solutions to the barriers that stand in the way of the energy transition, including modernizing grids, unlocking financing, sourcing critical minerals responsibly and building a future-ready workforce.
In this role, you will lead the WRI Polsky Energy Center’s research and engagement on energy finance. You will report to the Director of Global Research and Data.
Research, analysis, and thought leadership (60% time)
Provide thought leadership on financial tools, models, and practices that promote delivery of clean, abundant, affordable, and reliable energy
Identify and advocate for strategic opportunities for the WRI Polsky Energy Center to produce energy finance research, data, and tools
Plan, lead, and produce high-quality research, data, and tools related to energy finance
Review and provide constructive feedback on energy finance-related research, data, tools, models, and practices produced or proposed by WRI and external partners
Build and leverage WRI’s network of energy finance partners and stakeholders
Convene finance industry practitioners to incubate the development of products that fill gaps in the existing financial landscape
Communicate WRI energy finance research and thought leadership to internal and external audiences
Keep abreast of energy finance research and policy developments and communicate related insights to internal and external audiences
Project management and fundraising (20% time)
Contribute to grant proposals, monitoring, reporting, and learning related to energy finance
Project-manage development of energy finance knowledge products
Education: You have completed a master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or another related field. Experience: You have 12+ years’ full-time relevant work experience in energy finance, e.g., in private sector or development finance institutions, private equity funds, impact investing, or similar. Leading high-profile, agenda-setting research on energy finance
Analyzing finance data, including creating and/or using financial models
Structuring or analyzing project finance transactions
Familiarity with utility financial structures and business models
Developing and communicating policy recommendations based on research and analysis
WRI is unable to support visa applications.

We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.
The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities
If based in the US: Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, retirement plan access and employer contribution.
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Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership, and Care.
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