Data Analyst

Firm Overview:

ALTÉRRA is a new $30B catalytic climate investment fund launched to mobilize investment at scale to finance a new climate economy that delivers shared prosperity for all.

ALTÉRRA has the ambition to activate and grow a new global climate economy, stimulating innovation, multiplying private capital and reducing barriers to investment in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). With a focus on actionable investments, ALTÉRRA and its partners are committed to the rapid deployment of capital in high-impact projects across emerging markets. Alterra Management Limited is an Asset Manager incorporated in the ADGM, regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority that manages the Alterra Climate Vehicles.

Role Overview:

To contribute to impactful climate-focused investment decisions by leveraging data analytics, modelling, and visualization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Preparation:

• Gather, clean, and organize diverse datasets, including climate, financial, environmental, and socio-economic data.
• Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing rigorous validation and error-checking processes.

Data Analysis and Modelling:

• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to assess the risks and opportunities of climate investments.
• Use statistical techniques to analyze climate and market trends, helping the team make data-driven decisions.
• Create machine learning models for scenario analysis, forecasting, and optimization of investment portfolios.

Visualization and Reporting:

• Design clear and compelling visualizations to communicate complex findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to ALTERRA’s internal and external reports and presentations

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the investment team to integrate data insights into decision-making processes.
• Support other members of the climate impact team in ongoing projects.

Innovation and Research:

• Explore emerging data science techniques and tools to enhance the fund’s analytics capabilities.
• Conduct research on climate-related metrics, frameworks, and technologies relevant to sustainable investing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data science, Statistics/econometrics, Environmental Science, Economics or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, machine learning, or related roles.
• Proficiency in Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., KNIME, DATAIKU, Tableau or Power BI).
• Familiarity with databases and data querying using SQL.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms.
• Passion for climate change and environmental issues.
• Knowledge of climate data sources.
• Understanding of climate impact ESG metrics and frameworks.
• Familiarity with geospatial data and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.