Technical Analyst
City of London
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Salary: £49,140 – £55,000 per annum inclusive of all allowances.
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full-Time, Fixed Term (12 Months)
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack
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About Us
The City of London Corporation is at the heart of the UK’s global financial and professional services (FPS) ecosystem.
The Transition Finance Council was co-launched in February 2025 by the UK Government and the City of London Corporation to drive forward the recommendations of the Transition Finance Market Review and position the UK as a global hub for raising and deploying transition finance. It is led by Chair the Rt Hon. Lord Alok Sharma KCMG, and Deputy Chair Irem Yerdelen, Lead Member for Sustainable Finance at the City Corporation.
The Council plays a central role as a market convenor, bringing together over 80 senior leaders from across finance, industry, policy and civil society, representing more than 40 institutions. Its membership spans banks, insurers, asset managers, asset owners, rating agencies, private equity and real-economy corporates, reflecting the breadth of the financial and corporate ecosystem. The Council also benefits from the participation of leading voices from academia, NGOs and standard setters, ensuring a diversity of expertise and perspectives.
About the Role
We’re looking for 2 Technical Analysts to join our Sustainable Finance team, supporting the Transition Finance Council Secretariat.
In this role, you’ll work closely with financial institutions, real-economy corporates, industry groups, and experts to test the practical application of the Council’s outputs, identify areas for improvement, and help ensure recommendations are grounded in real-world experience.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a high profile, system shaping initiative at the intersection of climate, finance, and industry transition.
You’ll be responsible for:
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Contributing to the design and drafting of technical guidance, tools, and methodologies produced by the Council.
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Conduct comparative analysis on transition finance approaches, standards, transition plans, investment frameworks, and sector specific pathways.
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Coordinate and deliver structured road testing with financial institutions and real economy companies.
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Build strong working relationships with firms involved in piloting or road testing the materials and act as a point of contact for industry participants, supporting them in understanding and applying the guidance.
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Translate technical findings into accessible language for diverse audiences
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
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Substantial experience in sustainability related work
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Detailed understanding of policy and regulatory developments relevant to transition finance, including familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as (ISSB, CDP, TPT, NZIF).
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Excellent research and analytical skills, and ability to evaluate and interpret data and research reports
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Knowledge of financial and professional services policy issues and an understanding of UK political and regulatory institutions.
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Skilled communicator with the ability to write concise briefings, reports and detailed correspondence to a wide range of internal and external
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Degree‑level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
What do we offer?
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Competitive salary.
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Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently 21%).
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28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service.
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Learning and development opportunities including professional study support.
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Employee benefits, volunteering opportunities, and staff discounts.
Closing date: 23:59pm on Tuesday 26th May 2026
Provisional Interview date: W/C 8th June 2026