Eurasia Group, the world's top political risk management firm, is looking for a high-caliber, leading global expert to join the firm as a Climate & Sustainability Practice Head within our Energy, Climate & Resources (ECR) team. This position can be based in Washington, New York, or London and will support our global client base. Given the complexities of the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic, this role will be primarily work-from-home for the foreseeable future, with the expectation of returning to full time office and travel expectations when it is safe to do so.
The ECRteam provides analytical expertise and strategic insight to our clients on the geopolitical, investment, policy, regulatory, and country risk dimensions of global energy markets, commodity development and trade patterns, climate change, and key sustainability factors. In place for more than 15 years, Eurasia Group’s in-depth, politics first subject matter expertise across related sectors, geographies, and investment fields has secured Eurasia Group as a trusted partner to a multitude of firms around the world.
As Eurasia Group’s Climate and Sustainability Practice Head, you will be responsible for leading the firm’s research and analysis on climate and sustainability issues – including climate change, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, and broader environmental and sustainability issues. You will also help continue to build Eurasia Group’s client leadership and expertise in that industry, forge long-lasting, trust-based client relationships, and deliver tailored solutions to top companies and investors around the world. Combining the rich knowledge base of Eurasia Group’s research platform of country analysts with your authoritative expertise, analytical skills, and assertiveness, you will work closely with top global clients to help them navigate uncertainty and develop solutions that turn political risks into unique opportunities.
As Practice Head, you will be responsible for working with a team to conduct in-depth, distinctive research and analysis, presenting this research to and advising senior-level clients. You will be expected to follow key developments in global politics and public policies impacting both existing and prospective clients. Your work will include collaborating with Eurasia Group colleagues and senior advisors, developing analytical frameworks (including qualitative and quantitative models), synthesizing findings, crafting recommendations, and developing compelling presentations and briefings for C-Suite clients.
Responsibilities and priorities
- Design and execute a commercial strategy for your area of research, including renewals and new business origination
- Proactively and responsively structure and develop tailored client solutions, business insights, and recommendations
- In concert with full ECR team, guide and contribute to research and publication priorities to ensure regular, timely, client-relevant insights
- Working closely with the Practice Head for Energy, provide data-driven political risk insights on the trajectory, implications, risks, and opportunities of the global energy transition
- Act as a key liaison for One Firm efforts by substantively contributing to priorities of the Office of the President, Global Strategy, Global Macro, and Research Management in addition to other sector practices
- Working as a subject matter expert, contribute to country-level research and analysis, building firmwide awareness and capacity for tracking and analyzing related developments
- When called upon, represent Eurasia Group’s climate and sustainability research and analysis in the media, deliver key speeches to clients, and support other in-house and external communication efforts
Functional Experience
- Ideal candidates will have extensive professional experience (15+ years) that reflects strong research, analytical and client-facing skills on issues in a relevant field including energy, climate, and sustainability in addition to related investment trends
- To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a well-established knowledge base of global, regional, and domestic climate frameworks
- Familiarity with the political, legislative, policy, and regulatory framework in the European Union will be considered highly desirable
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience with sustainable investment specific to these coverage areas
- Ideal candidates will possess demonstrated commercial experience with responsibility for managing clients relationships centered on climate and ESG analysis
Key competencies
- An advanced degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Economics, International Affairs or a related field of study is required
- Experience managing and motivating teams is required
- Demonstrable interest in Eurasia Group’s core political risk assessment competency with an ability to remain an unbiased source of analysis and expertise
- In a fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment, must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about how to best use Eurasia Group resources to meet frequent and wide-ranging demands in a timely manner
- All candidates must have an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrate a high degree intellectual rigor, and possess strong discipline in order to effectively navigate a highly complex coverage and client base
- Candidates should be demonstrated self-starters with a strong team-focused mindset, committed to results-oriented approaches and both individual and shared successes. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required
- Excellent, fully fluent written and oral presentation skills in English are required
- Willingness and capacity for travel on an ongoing basis (~30% of the time upon return to regular business operations)
Perks of working at Eurasia Group:
- An amazing mission—to help our clients capitalize on the opportunities and manage the risks created by political changes around the world
- The opportunity to work with a talented and entrepreneurial team in a global environment
- Flexible work environment, with contemporary offices in New York (Flatiron), DC (DuPont Circle), and London (Clerkenwell), Tokyo (Marunouchi), and Sao Paulo (Faria Lima)
- PTO bank of 23 days, 10 paid holidays and 2 summer Fridays
- A strong belief in work-life balance
- Competitive salary plus incentive compensation plan
- Rich benefits package—The firm contributes 82–90% to medical and dental premiums, 100% employer-paid LTD, STD and life insurance, 401(k) plus fully vested employer match and pre-tax commuter benefits
- Business casual dress code
Eurasia Group is an equal opportunity employer.
