Data Analyst (Later stage financing)
Sightline Climate
Sightline Climate accelerates the deployment of climate tech solutions through industry leading data, analytics, and research. Sightline’s subscription intelligence platform gives investors, corporates, and governments the insights they need to confidently build and finance the new climate economy. Sightline Climate also produces CTVC, the industry-leading newsletter read by 75,000 climate leaders.
We’re looking for a Data Analyst join our team who will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our later stage climate investment datasets (think debt, private equity, project finance deals). The relational data created is the heart of our product, used by investors and corporates to deploy capital in the shift to net zero. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is passionate about data accuracy, detail-oriented, and possesses strong analytical skills.
The Role
Collection — Source climate tech data including deals, companies, investors, and funding data to maintain and update our investment database. Identify gaps and work with stakeholders to onboard new data sets.
Quality assurance — Continuously improve data quality and accuracy by identifying and resolving data inconsistencies, ensure that the data is adequately integrated.
Maintaining — Ensuring data points for investors and companies on our platform are updated, according to new activity and/or client requests. Identify gaps and work with business development team to onboard new data sets.
Research support — Work closely with the research team to manage and prepare data for analysis.
Key trends — Spot and highlight important shifts in the market through discussions with our innovation team and short written pieces.
The Essentials
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience working on data sets — collection, cleaning and high-level analysis
Understanding of finance or climate tech sectors
Strong proficiency in Excel
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Interest in and excitement for learning about new climate technologies and innovations
Desire to thrive in an early-stage startup environment
A Plus
Experienced in SQL, Python or similar programming languages to build apps/proto-workflows
Previous internship or work experience in a related field
Strong analytical skills related to working with unstructured data sets
Our Offer
Opportunity to work, learn, and make an impact at a fast-growing climate tech startup
The excitement and fun of being part of a dynamic, dedicated and professional group of people
Becoming a trusted voice in climate through commentary on finance and deals
Based in London working side-by-side with our team
Sightline Climate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.