Programme Director – Impact of Finance on Climate Change

Programme Director (Full-time, indefinite term) – Impact of Finance on Climate Change – One vacancy in Nice (France)

We are looking for an experienced and recognised senior researcher to spearhead our research programme on the impact of finance on climate change.

This is a unique opportunity to leverage on a track record of high-quality and innovative scientific research to drive an effort to deliver significant impact on the theory and practice of sustainable investment and climate finance as part of a dynamic institution. The Research Programme you will lead should explore the sustainability foot-printing and impact measurement of financial institutions and financial products and the design and evaluation of financial tools and instruments to support climate change adaptation and mitigation. The Institute has secured medium-term funding for core roles to support this programme and is actively recruiting.

The Programme Director will join the EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute (preferably) in Nice, France. The Programme Director will be a member of the Institute’s Research Management Committee and play a key role in shaping the Institute’s research agenda alongside Scientific Director Professor Riccardo Rebonato.

Main tasks:

Draft the Research Programme long-term agenda on the basis of industry and scientific needs and opportunities and put forward short- and medium-term research and research dissemination plans;
Lead the execution of validated plans by performing research and authoring outputs individually and managing a team of senior researchers and analysts;
Contribute to fundraising; take ownership for the production and defence of research chair proposals, grant requests, and award entries in relation to the Research Programme;
Act as the principal scientific spokesperson for the Research Programme and contribute to creating awareness about its work, and its researchers in industry and scientific circles, and to transferring research insights to the EDHEC group research community;
Take care of research-related administrative and financial functions at the level of the Research Programme

Your profile:

You are recognised as a senior researcher in the field of sustainable finance; you have a strong record of scientific publication in the area and supporting fields;
You have demonstrated research leadership abilities and have a successful history of designing and executing ambitious research agendas, managing diverse research teams, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality research outputs;
You are proficient in translating research findings into actionable insights for policymakers, institutional investors, and businesses and have experience of policy report and though leadership article writing;
You have worked with financial institutions and/or senior financial managers; and/or professional associations, and/or regulatory bodies to produce new research insights on sustainable finance solutions and/or incorporate research advances into best practices and rulemaking;
You have experience of securing research funding from public and private sources, including government agencies, foundations, and industry partners.
You have a PhD in economics, finance, applied mathematics, statistics or physics or finance, and you acquired significant further research experience in academia and/or financial institutions;
You have a background in topics such as asset pricing, risk and investment management, performance measurement, and have applied it to climate/sustainable finance.
You are articulate and persuasive in English (written and spoken).

Terms and conditions are competitive. The salary will be determined according to the School pay scale, based on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to: [email protected]

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About EDHEC

Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the world’s top 15 business schools. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses. The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.

About EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute

Marking the priority assigned by the School to sustainability issues and building on its research programmes exploring the relationships between climate change and finance, EDHEC-Risk Institute became EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute in October 2022. The Institute's mission is to help private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the best use of the financial tools available to transition to low-emission and climate-resilient economies. The Institute’s research programmes explore the relationships between climate change and finance and our key ambition is to become a leading academic reference point for long-term investors, helping them to manage the asset-pricing implications of climate change as well as mitigation and adaptation efforts.