Intern - Climate Risk Team

Job Posting Organization:
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established in 1991 with the mission to promote the transition to open market-oriented economies and to foster private and entrepreneurial initiative in countries from Central Europe to Central Asia. The EBRD operates in over 30 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization focuses on investing in projects that promote sustainable development, economic growth, and environmental sustainability, making it a key player in addressing climate change and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Job Overview:
The internship-position" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">internship position within the Climate Risk team at the EBRD is designed to provide support in fulfilling the Bank's commitments under its climate risk procedures and methodologies. The intern will play a crucial role in assisting with the identification and assessment of climate-related financial risks, which is increasingly important in today's financial landscape. The intern will be involved in a variety of tasks, including data collection, management, and organization, as well as supporting the development of methodologies and processes related to climate risk assessment. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of climate finance and risk management, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will work under the supervision of a Climate Risk team member and will be responsible for a range of tasks including: becoming familiar with the Climate Risk team process documents; gathering research on EBRD clients from publicly available sources regarding their climate risk exposure; aggregating and maintaining information on climate-related financial risks into a comprehensive database; extracting relevant data for the new climate risk tool; managing and controlling data collected for existing portfolio clients; assisting in identifying and assessing clients; analyzing and compiling data from internal sources; recalibrating quantitative assessments for audit control; supporting various projects and initiatives; coordinating meetings and events; and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a degree in data science, economics, engineering, or a related field, or have comparable professional experience. Familiarity with finance and climate-related financial risks is desirable. Proven analytical research and quantitative skills, particularly advanced proficiency in Excel, are critical. The ability to gather, organize, manage, and derive insights from data is essential. Strong research and analytical skills, knowledge of climate risks, effective time management, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are also required. Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory, along with meticulous attention to detail in data analysis.

Educational Background:
A degree in data science, economics, engineering, or a related field is required. Candidates with comparable professional experience may also be considered. The educational background should ideally include coursework or training related to climate finance, risk management, or data analysis.

Experience:
The position is suitable for candidates who may have limited professional experience, such as recent graduates or those with internships in relevant fields. Familiarity with climate-related financial risks and experience in data management or analysis will be advantageous. The role is designed to provide practical experience and training in climate risk assessment and management.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required for this position.

Additional Notes:
This is a 12-month internship position, and the intern is expected to work full-time. The EBRD promotes a flexible working environment, with an expectation for employees to attend the office 50% of their working time. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. Due to the high volume of applications, detailed feedback will not be provided to candidates who are not shortlisted.