Business Development Intern – Scientific Climate Risk Ratings

Intern position, Paris

A unique opportunity to support the launch and expansion of a pioneering venture in climate risk ratings, empowering investors and issuers with science-based ratings of climate risk financial materiality.

Position overview

We are seeking a motivated and passionate intern to join our team and contribute to the development of our risk rating agency. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the rapidly evolving field of climate risk, while collaborating with our team of experts to support businesses in understanding and mitigating climate-related risks and their financial impact.  

Main Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and client communications.  
• Assist in the analysis of climate-related data, including physical and transition risks. 
• Work on maintaining our competitive landscape analysis up to date  
• Participate to the commercial campaigns and identify key prospects 
• Research emerging trends and regulations in the climate and sustainability sectors. 
• Help the business developments team during marketing events (webinars, conferences)   
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure the quality and accuracy of deliverables. 

Requirements for the Role

• Have a strong interest in climate finance, risks, and infrastructure assets. Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy in data handling.
• Dynamic and autonomous and eager to learn new skills within a business development team
• Have Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) 
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are always a plus.
• Preferable are a student or recent graduate in environmental science, sustainability, economics, finance, or a related field.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work in an academic and mission-driven environment at the forefront of the climate risk industry.  
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and methodologies in the climate and sustainability space. 
• Exposure to a range of stakeholders, including businesses, policymakers, and academics. 
• The chance to contribute to a meaningful cause with tangible impact. 
• Networking opportunities through EDHEC Ventures and other partners. 

Join the new EDHEC venture.

EDHEC Business School has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. Beyond its academic pursuits, EDHEC has ventured into the business world with remarkable success. Notably, it launched "Scientific Beta," a smart index provider sold to the Singapore Stock Exchange for over 200 million euros in January 2020. Following this achievement, EDHEC introduced "Scientific Portfolio" and "Scientific Infra & Private Assets," expanding its footprint in analytics and ESMA- regulated financial services.

Building on these ventures and reflecting its continuous effort to leverage academic and business expertise to make an impact, EDHEC is now creating Scientific Climate Ratings to bring its unique data and ratings on climate risk to the market. Join us in this new EDHEC venture.

How to Apply: 

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills align with our work.