Senior Data Analyst - NZDPU
Location
New York
Business Area
Marketing and Public Relations
Ref #
10045997
Description & Requirements
At NZDPU, our mission is to provide a trusted, central source of company-level climate data that is transparent and openly accessible to all. Our efforts started in 2022 when the Climate Data Steering Committee published recommendations for the development of a unified, global, open climate data repository. A proof of concept of the Net-Zero Data Public Utility was launched during the UN's Climate Change Conference (COP28) and with an expansion to over 12,000 companies during London Climate Action Week this year and is publicly accessible at nzdpu.com.
Over the past 3 years, we have focused on building the first product of its kind - a home for a wide set of historical company climate transition-related data, freely accessible to everyone - and securing our first source of data. As we start to lay out the work for the next few years, we are working to significantly expand our network of data providers as we continue to grow global coverage and access of the platform.
We'll trust you to:
• Manage large and complex data projects related to climate datasets, with a particular focus on company specific GHG emissions and emissions reduction targets
• Have knowledge of statistical analysis and demonstrated applied data analysis skills, with proficiency using Excel
• Keep up to date with the evolving landscape of climate-related disclosure and conduct in-depth analysis into upcoming disclosure requirements and standards globally
• Be able to translate these standards into data models and create mappings between them, reflecting their level interoperability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to drive our deliverables and navigate across internal and external partner groups
• Apply subject-matter-expertise to support strategy development for engagement activities. Make strategic decisions under pressure and operate with flexibility in a changing environment
• Synthesize complex topics or information and communicate clearly to senior stakeholders.
You'll need to have:
• BA/BSc in Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, Political Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative subject
• 5+ years of experience working within the sustainability and climate policy space.
• Deep knowledge of climate-related disclosure frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, ISSB's IFRS S2, and PCAF, with strong preference for familiarity with GHG emissions accounting and emissions reduction target setting
• A collaborative approach and exceptional relationship building and communication skills - both written and verbal
We'd love to see:
• Master's degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, Mathematics, MBA, or related field preferred/CFA or CAIA designation
• Experience with Python and SQL
• Familiarity with product development processes, having worked in close collaboration with product teams
• Experience using modern AI tools to support data analysis, automate workflows, and contribute to content creation and insight generation.
• Ability to read/write in a language other than English
Salary Range = 115000 - 175000 USD Annually + Benefits + Bonus
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
We offer one of the most comprehensive and generous benefits plans available and offer a range of total rewards that may include merit increases, incentive compensation (exempt roles only), paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, life insurance, and various wellness programs, among others. The Company does not provide benefits directly to contingent workers/contractors and interns.
