The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI America Inc.) is recruiting a UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Senior Research Officer focused on Sustainable Finance. This role provides thought leadership and project management for BCI's initiatives within the Real Estate sector, conducting primary and secondary research to publish high-quality findings.
What You'll Do
- Provide sustainable finance thought leadership, inputs, and project management for BCI's projects.
- Carry out primary and secondary research activities, including quantitative and qualitative analysis, and publish high-quality research papers.
- Generate opportunities for strategic partnerships for BCI.
- Attend conferences and events to promote BCI, communicate research findings, and engage with key stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- Working knowledge of major guidelines for financial institutions to assess climate risks and opportunities such as the TCFD Recommendations.
- Working knowledge of different finance aspects, including asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Derivatives), stakeholder types (Institutional Investors, Exchanges, Asset Managers, Regulators), Risk Assessment, and New Regulations (e.g., Basel III/IV).
- Working knowledge of important Sustainable Finance standards, including financial products such as Fixed Income (ICMA Green Bonds Principles, ISO 14030), Equities (SASB, GRI), and the EU Taxonomy.
- Working knowledge of Digital Data Technologies (e.g., Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, I4.0, Analytics, DLT) within the context of green and sustainable investments.
- Working knowledge or experience in innovative solutions to the Real Estate sector.
