Manager, Business Intelligence (Carbon Markets)

Emergent is a global non-profit that mobilizes public and private finance to conserve and restore the world’s forests to combat the climate crisis. We act as a catalyst between forest governments and participants of the LEAF Coalition—a groundbreaking public-private partnership committed to halting tropical deforestation by 2030. By uniting private sector buyers, donor governments, forest governments, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), and civil society, LEAF aims to raise and deploy the finance needed to tackle deforestation by making tropical forests worth more alive than dead.

Emergent purchases high-integrity carbon credits from national and subnational jurisdictions generated through their REDD+ programs and verified under the ART TREES standard. These credits are sold to LEAF Coalition participants – donor governments and corporate buyers – who are committed to achieving ambitious climate and nature goals.

The Role

Emergent is seeking a Manager, Business Intelligence (Carbon Markets) to work with our dynamic team to deliver climate finance for forest conservation at scale.   

The incoming Manager will lead the design and implementation of tools to support the matching of supply and demand of carbon credits. These mission critical tools will allow us to execute the transactions on which our business model depends, keep our multiple stakeholders informed, balance our supply/demand portfolio, and make strategic decisions about where we invest Emergent’s time and resources.  The Manager will work across Emergent’s supply- and demand-facing teams to generate, organize, and analyze data from the initial joining of a forest government or corporate buyer, through credit issuance and transactions.  An early requirement will be setting up the systems and processes needed for efficient and secure management of our data.   

Our ideal candidate is a quantitative thinker with strong analytical skills and systems experience who is committed to our long-term objectives of ending deforestation and addressing climate change.

This is a full-time role, ideally based in London or Barcelona, starting as soon as possible. The Manager new hire will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the supply and demand data and tools that drive our business. Define and implement Emergent’s data architecture and the tools that will allow our business development teams to update and analyze this mission critical data.
• Deliver reliable, informative data analysis and reporting as needed to support business decisions and planning.
• Proactively offer data-led insights that can inform business and risk decisions. 
• Design and deliver training in the use of these tools across Emergent. 
• Evaluate vendor tools and manage vendor relationships if needed.
• Implement controls to ensure integrity of mission critical data.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years work experience in business intelligence and database applications.
• Expertise in analysis and presentation of financial data.
• Advanced Excel skills including VBA/macro programming.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools like Tableau or AirTable.
• A flexible and agile self-starter who is keen to work in a fast-paced and with the ability and mindset to work in a rapidly evolving start up environment.
• Strong organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and originate and manage projects. 
• Passion for sustainability and tackling climate change. 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Additional valued experience:
  • Python and similar data languages.
  • Book building, trading, and portfolio management software.
  • Voluntary carbon markets

Additional Requirements:

Applicants must have work authorization in the country where they are applying.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter detailing why you are a strong fit for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If your application is unsuccessful, we will not retain your personal data.

Equal Opportunities:

Emergent provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, local or other applicable laws.

Studies have shown that men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them. If you think you have most of what we’re looking for and believe you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.