Intern – Energy Finance (Remote)

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

Location: Remote – South Asia
Contract Type: Internship (6-month fixed-term)
Schedule: 5 days/week (occasional evenings/weekends)

About IEEFA

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) conducts research and analysis on financial and economic issues related to energy and the environment. IEEFA’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy.

Internship Overview

IEEFA is seeking a motivated Energy Finance Intern to support data-driven research and analysis on renewable energy finance. The role involves collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from a range of secondary sources including public disclosures, company filings, and sector reports. This internship is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with a background in finance or energy studies who is eager to contribute to impactful research on climate finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and organize financial and project data on renewable energy, companies, and financial institutions

• Structure and clean data from multiple sources for analysis

• Analyze financial trends, policy frameworks, and investment patterns in the renewable energy sector

• Prepare datasets, research briefs, and presentation materials

• Maintain accurate documentation of sources and research workflows

• Engage in internal discussions, reviews, and collaborative analysis

• Stay informed on emerging issues in green finance, energy transition, and sustainability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Energy Studies, Public Policy, Management, CFA, or related disciplines

• Strong data collection and secondary research experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools

• Ability to extract relevant insights from technical and financial reports

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)

• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating within a digital environment

• Alignment with IEEFA’s mission to promote sustainable and just energy transitions

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of corporate sustainability reporting standards (e.g., GRI, TCFD)

• Interest in renewable energy finance and green investments

• Familiarity with visualization tools (PowerPoint, Tableau) or data analysis software (Stata, R, Python)

Compensation and Work Environment

• Market-competitive stipend for a 6-month internship

• Remote work model with occasional travel, including attendance at IEEFA’s team retreat

• Supportive and inclusive workplace

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request

How to Apply

For more information, visit IEEFA’s official website or contact Human Resources at +61 422 859 321 for questions regarding accessibility or accommodations.