Research Lead - Corporate & Finance

Salary: $90 - $110k base plus super Hours: Full time (approx 35 hpw) Why join The Sunrise Project? Do you want to create a world that runs on renewables? The Sunrise Project supports networks of organisations to work together to achieve outcomes that would not be possible by individual organisations acting alone. Motivated by their passion to solve the climate crisis, this team of experienced change-makers share a mission to build social movements. You can be part of it. Join them as they support networks of organisations in Australia, the United States, Europe and Asia to achieve global change for climate action. Not only will you feed your passion to save the planet, you’ll also receive all these awesome benefits: Superannuation 12.5% Birthday Leave Day Solidarity and Community Leave 1 week Cultural Leave (floating public holidays) Gifted Leave (over Christmas and New Year) Paid Parental Leave (subject to eligibility conditions) Employee Assistance Program Flexible work policy Coaching and management support with regular 1:1 meetings Performance reviews and feedback to support you and the team to reflect and grow A co-developed initial 3 month work plan to support your onboarding and provide clarity on your role and responsibilities The opportunity Many decisions with a direct bearing on the future state of our climate are made in boardrooms and C-suite offices. Therefore, understanding corporate actors’ drivers, constraints and enablers is essential for those seeking to limit climate change and encourage a sustainable future. From power-mapping corporate boards and digging into the potential financiers of proposed fossil fuel projects to sectoral research focused on green future-facing industries, this multi-faceted role will require identifying and implementing creative and nimble research solutions to produce impactful insights that’ll empower Sunrise Project’s and its partners’ efforts to hasten progress towards a sustainable future. Your role will include: Investigating corporate and project financing (equity and debt) of the Australian fossil fuel sector Leading research into other forms of financial support to the fossil fuel sector (such as Insurance, government subsidies and export credit agencies assistance) Conducting investigations into corporate ownership structures, governance and taxation arrangements Undertaking sectoral research projects mapping the corporate actors and business prospects in a diverse range of campaign-relevant industries. Communicating the results of your research in clear and compelling ways to colleagues, movement partners and, where appropriate, public audiences Developing a network of experts spanning corporate, advocacy and academic sectors, drawing on their insights and commissioning research as required About you You thrive on following a trail and extracting meaning from vast swathes of information, distilling your insights into pithy, informative and impactful research. Previous experience conducting investigative research in journalistic, political or advocacy contexts would serve as a helpful background for this role. Those from industrial or financial sector backgrounds keen to apply their skills in a very different, advocacy setting are also encouraged to apply. You are passionate about positively contributing to combatting the climate emergency facing our planet and have a demonstrated commitment to action on climate change. In addition, you will have: Highly developed research and investigative skills - previous experience undertaking corporate and/or financial investigations particularly advantageous A good understanding of corporate and project financing (debt and equity) advantageous; Knowledge of corporate/financial climate change initiatives, policies and standards an advantage Highly developed numerical, analytical and reporting skills, with an excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesise and distil complex technical information for a non-specialist audience Well-developed interpersonal skills, a commitment to collaboration and relationship building particularly with issue experts and movement partners If your relevant experience is from volunteering, from the grassroots or is lived experience and you meet some but not all the criteria for this position, but you’re keen on the role and believe in the cause, please get in touch. The Sunrise Project has a dynamic and nimble organisational culture. They are serious about supporting their people to thrive as they tackle the urgent climate challenge. They believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives will help them build stronger strategies, teams and movements. They take the broadest possible view of diversity and encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people living outside of cities, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply. They are continually working on becoming a better workplace for everyone. ONLY AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS WITH UNRESTRICTED WORKING RIGHTS WILL BE CONSIDERED To Apply Please submit your CV (as a WORD doc) or contact Teresa on 0405 417 882 for a confidential discussion