BNEF Analyst – Trade and Supply Chains (6 month contract)

　　London

　　Posted Jan 23, 2024 - Requisition No. 122769

　　BloombergNEF (BNEF) is seeking a talented, highly motivated individual to join our trade and supply chains analysis team on a initial 6 months contract. You will write new research on the transformation of clean tech supply chains. Specifically, the successful candidate will undertake primary research and analysis on clean tech manufacturing and trade.

　　At BNEF, we help our clients gain a clear perspective on the technologies and financial, economic and policy trends driving the energy transformation. BNEF is online, on mobile and on the Terminal. We are a subscription service providing research and analysis to key stakeholders across the energy value chain. For more information about BNEF, go to https://about.bnef.com/

　　Our team:

　　You will be based in our London office, working as part of a global research team at BNEF - the world's leading independent provider of analysis, tools, data and research to decision makers leading change in the energy system. Our data-driven research helps clients stay on top of developments across the energy sector, supported by the unique depth and breadth of the Bloomberg Terminal and bnef.com platforms.

　　BNEF team ethos:

　　To succeed at BNEF we need people who can work in an independent manner and show initiative to develop their own viewpoints, yet be collaborative with colleagues. We don't rely on the status quo, we look for innovative yet pragmatic thinking that turns big ideas into real insights and impact. Working at BNEF sometimes feels chaotic; we need teams that are both dynamic and structured to generate the unique perspectives our clients really value. Our teams are diverse, creative, focused, and fun!

　　The role:

　　You will join as a contractor covering global clean energy supply chains. A considerable portion of this job will involve focusing on the manufacture of mature climate technologies, such as solar, wind, hydrogen electrolyzers, electric vehicles and heat pumps.

　　Your task will be to develop a framework to evaluate clean energy supply chain opportunities across a range of geographies. This will involve collecting and analyzing data on production costs, investment pipelines and material constraints, and following policy developments. The end product will be a publication and various datasets that will cater to the needs of a range of clients, from investors to manufacturers and policymakers.

　　Supported by your teammates and BNEF’s many sector-specific teams, you will identify topics of client interest and importance, conduct independent research, generate insightful findings, and produce written reports of publishable quality.

　　You will collaborate with a high degree of professionalism with colleagues and clients from different cultures and countries, in person and remotely. You'll also develop an internal and external network of industry contacts in order to gather insights, identify trends and collect information.

　　We will trust you to:

　　Become an expert on the trends shaping clean tech supply chains across batteries, solar, wind, metal refining and electrolyzers

　　Research, analyze and write about the latest shifts in clean energy manufacturing, including cost trends, policy developments, company strategies, and supply chain constraints

　　Write and publish reports in English; conduct fundamental market analysis in Excel

　　Explain your research to clients via email, telephone and in-person meetings

　　Deliver presentations at industry events

　　Build a reputation in industry for your insightful commentary and analysis of the sector

　　You need to have:

　　Interest in and enthusiasm for the energy industry and trade; a desire to become a leading expert on clean technology manufacturing

　　Degree in a related field, or a strong willingness to learn coupled with a quantitative background

　　Experience working on data projects, querying large databases and using analytical tools such as SQL or Python

　　Have fluent English and good communication skills: writing (for research projects) and speaking (for presentations)

　　Ability to think critically and develop thoughtful opinions by cutting through the noise of data, finding key patterns, applying judgment to the claims of industry participants and asking insightful questions

　　Good time management skills, initiative and ability to work on multiple projects at once

　　Have an excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

　　We would love to see:

　　A Masters' degree in business, public policy, science or engineering

　　Prior experience analyzing markets or policies relative to trade, manufacturing, or energy, whether through an internship, academic research, or prior work experience

　　Ability to speak another language fluently

　　Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know that the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at:

　　https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/working-here/news-and-research/?tactic-page=588594

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