Are you seeking to join the global effort to transform both the environment and the economy? Are you looking for a role that combines your professional experience with an ethical focus? CDP is where business leaders, financiers, and policymakers turn for innovative, systemic solutions. This is a new, impact-oriented role within CDP’s Capital Markets team, providing a platform for financial institutions as they engage with businesses on their sustainability journeys. 

This role is ideally suited to someone with extensive first-hand experience in the financial services industry who is looking to return to work and pivot into sustainable finance. You will collaborate across the global organization, exploring how to engage strategically across the financial system and finance the real economy’s shift to a net-zero, nature-positive economy. Ultimately, your work will prioritize climate and nature-related considerations at the core of business and financial decision-making. 

About CDP: CDP is a global non-profit that pioneered environmental disclosure in 2003, and today operates the world’s only integrated environmental disclosure system, now covering climate change, water and forests. You will be joining one of the world’s most influential environmental organizations, as our disclosure platform is a touchstone tracking the environmental performance of more than 23,000 companies with over 66% of global market capitalization, supported by our signatory investors and banks who collectively represents US$130 trillion of assets under management. Added to this set of constituents are 1,000 cities, states, and regions, making CDP’s disclosure platform one of the world’s most comprehensive sources of data and insights. You will be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions, where innovation and impact are a way of life.   

About the team: This role resides within CDP’s Capital Markets team in our Commercial Department. You will collaborate with colleagues from across the globe across both ad hoc projects as well as one overarching strategic task. As we focus on the future, we seek a dynamic individual to join our team and support CDP’s expansion across global planetary boundaries concerning the financial sector. 

Key responsibilities include: 

 Supporting the Global Director in systematising a global signatory engagement approach based upon stakeholder type mapping assessments and existing examples of best practice within the Capital Markets team. 

 Coordinating with individuals globally both within Capital Markets as well as beyond, including CDP’s Impact Strategy, Sustainable Finance and Strategic Accounts teams, to develop practical, standardised how-to guides and frameworks aligned to CDP’s ambition and theory of change 

 Supporting other ad-hoc strategic projects where desk-based research, pitch-deck creation or market analysis is required The precise description and nature of your job may vary from time to time, and you may be required to carry out other duties as necessary to meet business needs. 

Required skills and experience: 

 Minimum 7 years of direct professional experience within the financial services industry, ideally in a sales or engagement related role 

 A good understanding of financial systems and corporate sustainability. 

 Demonstrable knowledge and awareness of climate change, the role of corporations and financial institutions. 

 Detail-oriented and organized thinker. 

 Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. 

 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with team members from different technical and cultural backgrounds. 

 Excellent and/or advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 

 Demonstrable experience in managing projects. 

Desired skills and experience: 

 At least 5 years experience in sustainable finance, environment, social and governance (ESG) risk management, and/or investments. 

 An understanding of the corporate reporting landscape and investor expectations regarding climate and nature-related issues. 

 Experience working in a global, mission-driven organization. 

This is a part time, 3-month voluntary contract based at CDP’s headquarters in Central London, UK; reporting to the Global Director. Flexible working is fully embraced by the organisation and we encourage you to explore this at interview. 

Salary and benefits: 

As this is a short term (3 month) voluntary, part time placement, there is no salary provided for this role, however a capped expense budget is available to cover lunch and commute costs. Before you apply Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. CDP cannot sponsor visas for this role. We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. For more details on how we use your information, see our applicant’s privacy notice. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes. 

How to apply: Please upload your CV (maximum 2 pages) in the application form along with a covering letter (maximum one page) as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities. This role will be open for applications until April 15th 2024 with the role to start as soon as possible. Please note that while all applications are reviewed, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.