cKinetics
EconomistCarbon & 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 managementAbout you :You are looking to take on responsibility and be part of a dynamic environmentYou have a methodical and critical mindset for collecting and analysing market dataStrong interpersonal skills to be able to interact and collaborate with professionals from varied cultural backgroundsYou must have :- Post-graduation in economics with 6+ years of work experience and strong modeling skillsExperience 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 environmentAbout 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.