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Join an international centre of reference on climate change finance
Careers
Join an international centre of reference on climate change finance
Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC Business School is ranked in the top ten European business schools. With more than 110 nationalities represented in its student body, some 50,000 alumni in 130 countries, and learning partnerships with 290 institutions worldwide, it is truly international.
EDHEC Business School has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. Its approach to climate finance is founded on a commitment to equipping finance professionals and decision-makers with the insights, tools, and solutions necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. EDHEC has developed a significant research capacity on the financial measurement of climate risk, which relies on the best researchers in climate finance, and brings together experts in climate risks as well as in quantitative analysis.
The DNA of EDHEC's work has also resided, since its origin, in the ability to generate business ventures, by encouraging spin-offs based on the research work of its teams. EDHEC is currently involved in four ventures: Scientific Portfolio, Scientific Infra and Private Assets, Scientific Beta and the soon-to-launch Scientific Climate Ratings.
The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) focuses on helping private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the most of financial tools to support the transition to a low-emission economy that is more resilient to climate change.
It has a long track record as an independent and critical reference centre in helping long-term investors to understand and manage the financial implications of climate change on asset prices and the management of investments and climate action policies.
The institute has also developed an expertise in physical risks, developing proprietary research frameworks and innovative approaches. ECI is also conducting advanced research on climate transition risks, with a focus on supply chain emissions (Scope 3), consumer choices, and emerging technologies.
As part of its international development programme and in order to strengthen its research potential, the research centre offers the following opportunities:
The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) is an applied research center of the EDHEC Business School and supports private and public decision-makers in navigating the challenges of climate change through cutting-edge research and practical tools.
The EDHEC Climate Institute is increasingly positioning itself as an applied research centre specialising in the quantification of physical climate risks. This focus has strengthened through the recruitment of climatologists and the establishment of partnerships with scientific institutions that specialise in modeling wildfire and extreme weather events.
We see clear market opportunities in two key areas:
This is a unique opportunity to develop ECI Risk Weather Alerts, through B2B partnerships that can amplify this research and turn it into concrete action. In particular, the Risk Weather Alerts can serve a wide range of stakeholders across different time horizons:
Today, weather data is used by a wide range of global stakeholders, including major investors, asset managers, commodity traders, insurers, and consultants. We believe there is significant potential to enhance and tailor this content to better meet the specific needs of these users and unlock even greater value.
We are now hiring a Head of Business Development & Sales in our Nice (preferred) or Paris office.
This is an opportunity to join a growing and global team that is bringing new and disruptive products to different public and private stakeholders with previously unavailable data which is developed internally and through scientific partnerships.
We are seeking candidates with a strong track record in building businesses, particularly through the development and sale of financial products, technical solutions, or service-based contracts. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to independently drive business growth and successfully open new markets.
A key requirement for this role is a strong aptitude for business development, coupled with an entrepreneurial mindset and an appetite for shaping products and launching new ventures.
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, particularly scientific or technical teams, is highly valued. The successful candidate will play a key role, when needed, in aligning our product offering with market demands, working closely with developers and technical teams to ensure product-market fit.
As the business grows, the candidate will also be responsible for building and managing a high-performing sales team—recruiting sales executives, setting clear objectives, and overseeing performance in line with the company’s strategic roadmap.
The ideal candidate must therefore have the ability to effectively present science-based, benchmark-driven solutions to a diverse range of clients—including sophisticated, high-level stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be comfortable, on the other hand, championing a technically complex, model-driven product in markets that may be unfamiliar with data-intensive or quantitative approaches—in other words, introducing a disruptive innovation.
Prior experience in developing or selling advanced data products that involve modeling or quantitative elements (e.g., weather forecasting, risk modeling, or climate analytics) will be considered a significant advantage.
The role also involves active lead generation and hands-on business development, including regular travel to engage with clients—initially focused on the European market. A high degree of autonomy is expected in executing the business roadmap, adapting the product to meet market demands, and providing structured, ongoing feedback to senior stakeholders and partners.
Compensation is competitive but highly dependent on meeting sales targets.
To apply for this offer, please send a CV and a cover letter to: [email protected].
Join an innovative climate research institute dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of climate risk assessments, developing innovative methodologies and insights on the decarbonisation and climate risk resilience. This role goes beyond traditional risk estimation, focusing on how advancements in engineering, science, and construction can enhance sustainability and resilience across the entire lifecycle of companies. You will be responsible for identifying, quantifying, and assessing the cost and effectiveness of the best available strategies and technologies to drive decarbonization and climate risk resilience across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, fashion, construction, and public works.
The insights and tools you develop will have real-world applications, particularly for customers in the financial sector, helping them quantify and understand climate-related risks and opportunities.
You will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, leveraging scientific research to deliver methodologies and outcomes that drive decision-making across industries.
Attractive salary and bonus, healthcare and pension plan coverage.
The salary will be determined according to EDHEC's pay scale, the candidate's qualifications and experience.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter.
Join an innovative climate research institute dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of climate risk assessments, developing innovative methodologies. This role focuses on developing innovative and integrated frameworks to comprehensively assess climate transition risks. This means going beyond the classical approach focusing on carbon tax and having a particular emphasis on Scope 3 emissions in supply chains, consumer behavior, and technological choices. The insights and tools you develop will have real-world applications, particularly for customers in the financial sector, helping them quantify and understand climate-related risks and opportunities.
You will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, leveraging scientific research to deliver methodologies and outcomes that drive decision-making across industries.
Attractive salary and bonus, healthcare and pension plan coverage.
The salary will be determined according to EDHEC's pay scale, the candidate's qualifications and experience.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter.