cKinetics - Economist - Carbon & Energy Markets

- cKinetics is looking for an Economist who is passionate about Sustainability and Carbon Markets and looking for meaningful as well as cutting-edge work.

- The candidate would be part of the California Carbon team, a division of cKinetics, which provides business intelligence and analytics in carbon markets.

- The person would be involved in modeling and analyzing the carbon and offset markets in North America, especially the Western Climate Initiative (California+ Quebec) and Californias Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) market.

Position deliverables :

The role envisages the following activities :

- Responsible for updating existing financial/ econometric models and developing new relevant models pertaining to Carbon allowances, offsets, LCFS etc

- Research and analyze economic issues pertaining to carbon markets. Analyze a variety of data streams using mathematical models and statistical techniques

- Supporting delivery of reports and analysis. Publishing relevant forecast, commentaries and reports synthesizing the key news and developments

- Engage with proponents in US and Canada to keep track of fast-evolving market developments with regulators, industry bodies, clients, etc.

- Support and actively participate in product development and management

About you :

1. You are looking to take on responsibility and be part of a dynamic environment

2. You have a methodical and critical mindset for collecting and analysing market data

3. Strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact and collaborate with professionals from varied cultural backgrounds

You must have :

- Post-graduation in economics with 6+ years of work experience and strong modeling skills

- Experience in climate policy, energy markets and/or environmental commodity markets

- Excellent English writing skills and the ability to articulate analytical thought in an easily comprehensible manner and to use all insights gathered to build various reports

- Demonstrated knowledge and use of standard analytical software such Microsoft excel, R, or SPSS

- Ability to work hands-on and multi-task in an energetic environment

About cKinetics :

- cKinetics (www.cKinetics.com) is a mission driven Sustainability Insight, Innovation & Capital Advisory Firm. We are amongst the largest boutique Sustainability advisory firms globally.

- We work with businesses, investors, industry groups as well as thought leaders to continually generate market insight and catalyze change. With offices in New Delhi, India and Cupertino, California; the company works with clients and partners globally.

- This role is for California Carbon, a division of cKinetics. CaliforniaCarbon tracks carbon and offset markets and mines insights for over 100 organizations in North America. You can learn more at https://go.californiacarbon.info/intro