Climate Strategist–Net Zero Unit – London

Climate Strategist–Net Zero Unit – London We have an exciting opportunity for a Climate Strategist to join our team in our London office to help us deliver Aviva’s commitment to net zero. The role would suit someone with very good understanding of climate science, decarbonisation pathways, carbon reporting methodology, and experience in working with complex technical concepts and data relating to the transition to net zero. A large part of the role is focusing on advancing our decarbonisation efforts through developing and implementing robust carbon performance frameworks for our investment portfolios. In this role, you will have a direct impact on Aviva’s net zero transition and our clients’ investment strategies. Responsibilities

• Providing expertise in climate science and advancing the development of methodologies to assess the carbon performance of investments and support sector and asset class decarbonisation
• Undertake bespoke analysis of Net Zero transition for investments, contribute to reports and work with the team and others to increase dissemination and uptake of outputs.
• Support the implementation of the Net Zero roadmap and provide input to help commercialise our Net Zero proposition
• Keep up to date with external developments, new knowledge, and initiatives on climate change, prepare briefings and undertake reviews to inform our discussions and planning
• Work in partnership with other internal teams undertaking work relevant to our net zero strategy and with external consultants
• Scope, project-manage, and drive relevant work and engage effectively with stakeholders and contributors
• Ensure all output (internal or external) is of high quality and produced in a timely manner. Engage with the relevant teams and individuals to ensure timely delivery.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience built in similar roles delivering climate-focused technical leadership in the financial, academia, or other sector.
• Expertise in climate science, including hands-on experience in developing and / or applying sector and regional carbon pathways and carbon reporting methodologies, and capturing transition and physical risks.
• Strong experience using climate data and very good knowledge of ESG / climate datasets and providers
• Finance, sustainability, or other science degree (or relevant work experience)
• Knowledge of key external initiatives and players in the climate finance and sector decarbonisation space

What you’ll get for this role:

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com.