Climate Risk Researcher (m/f/d)

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At Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, we have intensified our research and engagement in climate and disaster risk finance and insurance. We manage the InsuResilience Solutions Fund (ISF) and the Global Shield Solutions Platform (GSSP).

ISF and GSSP are innovative programmes, funded by European Governments, that are designed to support and develop financial products for climate risks that mitigate the negative effects of climate-related disasters such as droughts, heat waves and floods. Within their mandates, the programmes work closely with partners in developing countries to support detailed climate risk analysis, the development and application of financing solutions, and the dissemination of knowledge to relevant stakeholder groups. The focus of this position will be to support the conceptual design and implementation of country programmes and subsequent monitoring of activities.

• Develop and deliver quantitative climate risk assessments by analysing hazard, exposure and vulnerability data to support disaster risk financing initiatives and climate change adaptation in developing countries.
• Design, implement and improve analytical methodologies and modelling workflows for assessing physical climate risks, drawing on climate science, geospatial analysis and quantitative programming.
• Conduct applied research on climate risk analytics, emerging datasets and modelling approaches, translating scientific developments into practical tools and methodologies for international development projects.
• Communicate complex analytical findings through technical reports, publications, visualisations, presentations and policy-oriented knowledge products for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide technical advisory support to governments, development partners and project teams by contributing quantitative evidence to project design, implementation and capacity development activities.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary and international teams to integrate climate risk analytics into broader climate adaptation, disaster risk management and climate risk finance initiatives.

• Master's degree in climate science, environmental science, geography, engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, physics or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• 1 to 5 years of professional experience in climate risk analysis, climate modelling, geospatial analytics, environmental data science or related fields.
• Experience conducting quantitative analyses using Python or equivalent analytical tools.
• Familiarity with climate datasets, geospatial data and GIS concepts; experience with GIS software is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (main working language is English); knowledge of German, and French or Spanish is an advantage.
• Understanding of physical climate risks, knowledge of climate risk finance, disaster risk management and / or climate adaptation is an asset.
• Good understanding of the multilateral development cooperation ecosystem and / or work experience in developing countries would be an asset.
• Strong analytical and communication skills and high level of cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel to developing countries and within Europe.

• 30 days of annual leave, along with extra days off for special occasions:

  Whether it’s the end of the year, your wedding, a move, or your birthday – we give you the gift of time. This includes full days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, plus a half day on your birthday and on Shrove Tuesday.

• Company pension scheme:

  We’re thinking ahead: with strong additional retirement benefits to secure your future

• Corporate benefit programme:

  Enjoy exclusive discounts for employees across a wide range of partner companies: from electronics to leisure activities

• Flexitime and time off to balance overtime:

  A balance of structure and flexibility: Our flexitime model within core working hours lets you compensate for overtime with additional time off

• Employee events and a strong team culture:

  From summer parties and Christmas celebrations to inspiring skill-sharing sessions: we believe in celebrating success together

• remote work in a 3–2 model:

  Flexible work model: Three days on-site, two days remote – supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Excellent transportation links:

  Ideally located with excellent access to public transportation

• smart AI solutions for everyday office work:

  Our advanced AI solutions streamline your workflow: so you can work faster and focus on what truly counts

• Exercise and fitness offers:

  Diverse sports options to help you stay active and recharge after work

• Learning & Development:

  Learning is at the heart of what we do: Benefit from a wide range of learning and development opportunities – from internal training to LinkedIn Learning for flexible, self-paced learning

• Discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket):

  Sustainable and budget-friendly travel with the subsidised Deutschlandticket