Associate - Climate Impact

OverviewThe Impact & Strategy Associate will support investment and leadership teams in assessing the real‑world impact of climate investments and shaping strategic priorities across emerging markets. The role combines impact analysis, research, and stakeholder‑ready communication to ensure capital is deployed effectively and transparently.Client DetailsOur client is a globally focused investment platform deploying capital to support the climate and energy transition across emerging markets, based in Abu Dhabi.ResponsibilitiesSupport the execution of impact assessments for prospective and existing investments, applying best‑in‑class impact and climate finance methodologies.Synthesize impact, commercial, and contextual insights into clear recommendations for Investment Committee and senior leadership discussions.Contribute to impact reporting and related internal and external reporting workstreams.Monitor global developments in climate, energy transition, and climate finance, particularly in emerging markets.Support the development of research, knowledge products, and thought leadership aligned with strategic priorities.Prepare high‑quality presentations and briefing materials to communicate complex insights clearly to senior stakeholders.Provide ad‑hoc analytical and research support to senior team members in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.Must be willing and able to relocate to Abu Dhabi full-time.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree or CFA is advantageous.2-6 years of experience in impact assessment, climate or sustainability advisory, investment analytics, development finance, or related fields.Hands‑on experience with impact measurement, ESG or climate due diligence, or climate / energy analytics.Strong understanding of climate, energy transition, infrastructure, or climate finance topics; emerging markets experience preferred.Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to distil complex data into clear, decision‑ready insights.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Job OfferOpportunity to work with a globally significant climate investment platform.High exposure to senior leadership and investment teams.Meaningful, impact‑driven work focused on deploying capital at scale.Skillsimpact assessment#J-18808-Ljbffr