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Developing the next generation of financial climate risk analysts.

A programme designed to develop the climate risk analytics skills and talent pipeline for the finance sector

Financial Climate Risk Analytics Internship Programme

The demand for climate and environmental analytics (CEA) and data from financial institutions is growing rapidly. As financial sectors strive to navigate the complexities of incorporating climate science into their strategies, there emerges a crucial need to cultivate skills and expand talent capacity.

This programme plays a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of physical climate risk analysts, aiming to address the skills and talent challenges faced by the financial sector. It provides postgraduates and postdocs with the opportunity to develop and refine their skills, gaining valuable industry experience.

By co-creating challenge led problems with financial institutions, this is a unique opportunity for the sector not only to stay ahead in addressing the climate-related challenges facing their organisations, but also to enhance their teams with diverse skills and fresh perspectives. By engaging with this initiative, financial institutes and CEA businesses can tap into a pool of emerging talent, injecting new ideas and capabilities that contribute to more robust, resilient, and forward-thinking strategies.

As the financial landscape continues to evolve in response, taking advantage of this programme offers a strategic advantage in the Net Zero agenda.

The programme provides opportunities to host full-time postgraduate or postdoc for up to 6 months, supported by a UK  CGFI mentor.

To explore hosting an intern, contact:

Benefits

Host
PGR / Postdoc
  • Host a full-time intern for 3-6 months
  • Postgraduate researcher / Postdoc  
  • Bring the latest talent to your business
  • Dedicated resource to address a specific challenge
  • Access to UK CGFI’s network of world leading climate science
  • Many students return to their host after graduation
  • Co-created project scope with UK CGFI input 
  • Co-supported by UK CGFI mentor
  • Co-funded may be available for contribution to intern’s salary
  • Potential UK CGFI co-funding intern’s salary
  • Paid full-time employment 3-6 months 
  • Opportunity to apply your analytics and modelling skills  
  • Develop written and oral communication skills for the sector’s audience
  • Work on a sector specific co-created challenge led problem
  • Broaden your network in a multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral environment
  • Supported by a sector supervisor and UK CGFI mentor

Opportunities

Current vacancies

6-month internship with the
Building Societies Association

6-month internship in partnership with the Bank of England

Call for applications opening soon!!

Application closing date: to be confirmed

Start date: January 2025

Length of role: 6 Months

Hours per week: Full-time (37.5 hours) only

Open to: University of Leeds Postgraduate Research Students 

  • PhD students with supervisor’s approval to suspend studies for 6-months or have recently completed their thesis.
  • Masters students who are due to complete their studies 3-months prior to the start date or are awaiting their award.
 

Location: Hybrid; at least 2-days per week in the UK CGFI Leeds Innovation Hub, Nexus – University of Leeds

Salary: Grade 6 (pro rata)

Vacancy details: to follow

Further details and how to apply: to follow

Call for applications opening soon!!

Application closing date: to be confirmed

Start date: January 2025

Length of role: 6 Months

Hours per week: Full-time (37.5 hours) only

Open to: University of Leeds Postgraduate Research Students 

  • PhD students with supervisor’s approval to suspend studies for 6-months or have recently completed their thesis.
  • Masters students who are due to complete their studies 3-months prior to the start date or are awaiting their award.
 

Location: Hybrid; at least 2-days per week at the Bank of England’s Leeds Hub, Leeds City Centre

Salary: Grade 6 (pro rata)

Vacancy details: to follow

Further details and how to apply: to follow

Contact us

Contact Patricia Grant, Leeds Innovation Hub Manager,
for more information.