Carbon Market Internship

Your Team Responsibilities

We are looking for two talented interns to join our expert team of carbon market analysts in the London office. The roles are to start as soon as possible and complete by end of the year. As well as working with some of the leading experts in carbon markets, you will be part of a broader team of analysts focussed on all aspects of climate finance.

Your Key Responsibilities

The main area of work will be to deepen our data products in compliance emissions markets across the world, building links to our existing high-quality products in global carbon credit markets. The work will need involve a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis.

• To be successful in this role you will be driven, a creative thinker and intellectually curious. You will comfortable collating and managing data in several formats, be able to effectively manage your own time and be capable of communicating complex issues to colleagues and senior level audiences.

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Strong academic track record, in relevant field linked to climate, sustainability. Knowledge of carbon markets would be an advantage but not essential..
• Proficient in Excel. Some experience in SQL, PowerBI and/or Python a bonus.
• Ability to extract insights and communicate complex issues to senior-level audiences.
• Intellectually curious, with existing knowledge or a proven ability to quickly learn about carbon markets.
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for addressing climate change in the corporate sector.
• Degree in Economics, Finance, Media/Journalism, Environmental Studies, Climate Change, Geography, or a related field.

We look for more than just excellent academic achievements. We want original, creative, passionate people with a desire for success and an adaptable mindset. You should be keen to learn and open to explore all the long-term career options available at MSCI. We also look for individuals with a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About MSCI

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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