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The Sustainable Finance Observatory is an international independent think tank specialized in unlocking private finance for a sustainable transition.
Since 2025, our organization is the result of the merger between the international think tank 2° Investing Initiative - 2DII, (a pioneering organization in supporting private financiers on climate alignment and impact investing since 2012) and the “Observatoire de la finance durable” (set up by the French Minister of Economy and Finance in 2019 to monitor the ESG commitments of the Paris Financial Center).
Our activities aim to remove barriers to private financing around three fundamental pillars: Transparency, Impact and Bankable Sustainable Solutions (financial engineering).
Our work relies on robust financial expertise supported by former experienced bankers, sustainable finance analysts and lawyers in our team and by a Scientific and Expert Committee composed of some fifty senior academics and practitioners. The President of our board is Mr François Gemenne, lead co-author of the 6th IPCC report.
Position summary
We are looking for an Analyst Intern to participate in different projects funded by the European Union focused on mobilising finance for nature restoration and climate adaptation and bridging research and applied impact. The Analyst Intern will conduct research, provide analysis and support the management of projects related to bridging the finance gap for nature and climate adaptation and finance the deployment of bankable Nature-based Solutions (NbS). They will mainly work with the Nature-Finance Analyst and the manager of the Bankable Sustainable Solutions team.
With this experience, you will have the chance to work within a think tank involving private actors, researchers, public bodies, associations, economists... You will learn about concrete and innovative ways to shift finance towards a sustainable economy. You will also work in a multi-project environment and develop your project management skills. You will be in contact with many players and start a strong network in sustainable finance.
Main responsibilities:
· Support research work, take part in drafting notes as part of literature reviews, and contribute to reports in relation to climate and nature finance, including innovative finance mechanisms to finance Nature-based Solutions
· Assist in engaging with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. financial institutions, businesses, public actors, etc.) and organising meetings, workshops, and other events
· Support the team by drafting concept notes, PowerPoint presentations, organising meetings and coordinating partners
· Other activities could include providing hands-on support across a range of cross-functional topics, contributing to the development and activities of the Sustainable Finance Observatory.
We offer you:
· A dynamic and international team of researchers, analysts and sustainable finance specialists passionate about the climate and nature transition
· A mission that integrates finance, economics, policy and climate/nature
· A place to be empowered and propose initiatives
· Opportunities for growth and collaboration with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
· Meal vouchers worth 12€ per day, with 54% covered by the employer
· Full cover of the public transport fees or a Mobility Package
· Proposed gratification package: between 1000€-1300€ gross/month
· Possibility to partially work from home
Interested in using your skills and knowledge to tackle loss of biodiversity? Contact us!
Start date: January 2026
Please send your application quoting SFO-BIOD-012026 (resume without picture and one-page cover letter in English indicating your earliest possible start date)
