Careers with EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute

Join an international centre of reference on climate change finance

Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC Business School is ranked in the top ten European business schools. With more than 110 nationalities represented in its student body, some 50,000 alumni in 130 countries, and learning partnerships with 290 institutions worldwide, it is truly international.

EDHEC Business School has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. Its approach to climate finance is founded on a commitment to equipping finance professionals and decision-makers with the insights, tools, and solutions necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. EDHEC has developed a significant research capacity on the financial measurement of climate risk, which relies on the best researchers in climate finance, and brings together experts in climate risks as well as in quantitative analysis.

The DNA of EDHEC's work has also resided, since its origin, in the ability to generate business ventures, by encouraging spin-offs based on the research work of its teams. EDHEC is currently involved in four ventures: Scientific Portfolio, Scientific Infra and Private Assets, Scientific Beta and the soon-to-launch Scientific Climate Ratings.

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) focuses on helping private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the most of financial tools to support the transition to a low-emission economy that is more resilient to climate change.

It has a long track record as an independent and critical reference centre in helping long-term investors to understand and manage the financial implications of climate change on asset prices and the management of investments and climate action policies.

The institute has also developed an expertise in physical risks, developing proprietary research frameworks and innovative approaches. ECI is also conducting advanced research on climate transition risks, with a focus on supply chain emissions (Scope 3), consumer choices, and emerging technologies.

As part of its international development programme and in order to strengthen its research potential, the research centre offers the following opportunities:

Head of Business Development and Sales – Risk Weather Alerts – Nice (preferred) or Paris office

The EDHEC Climate Institute is increasingly positioning itself as an applied research centre specialising in the quantification of physical climate risks. This focus has strengthened through the recruitment of climatologists and the establishment of partnerships with scientific institutions that specialise in modeling wildfire and extreme weather events. This is a unique opportunity to develop ECI Risk Weather Alerts, through B2B partnerships that can amplify this research and turn it into concrete action.  Today, weather data is used by a wide range of global stakeholders, including major investors, asset managers, commodity traders, insurers, and consultants. We believe there is significant potential to enhance and tailor this content to better meet the specific needs of these users and unlock even greater value. More...

Sustainability Research Expert: Climate Technology Project – London (UK)

This role goes beyond traditional risk estimation, focusing on how advancements in engineering, science, and construction can enhance sustainability and resilience across the entire lifecycle of companies. You will be responsible for identifying, quantifying, and assessing the cost and effectiveness of the best available strategies and technologies to drive decarbonization and climate risk resilience across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, fashion, construction, and public works. More...

Senior Climate Transition Risk Researcher – Nice (France) or London (UK)

This role focuses on developing innovative and integrated frameworks to comprehensively assess climate transition risks. This means going beyond the classical approach focusing on carbon tax and having a particular emphasis on Scope 3 emissions in supply chains, consumer behavior, and technological choices. The insights and tools you develop will have real-world applications, particularly for customers in the financial sector, helping them quantify and understand climate-related risks and opportunities. More...