Senior Associate - Climate-Aligned Industries, Shipping Decarbonization

Job Description:

Do you love solving challenging problems, driving systemic change and leading transformative collaborations and multi-party coalitions? Are you passionate about helping industrial players to make a tangible impact to address climate change? Are you knowledgeable about industrial decarbonization in heavy industries? Do you have business development and/or strategy experience in shipping? Do you want to join a diverse and highly skilled global team where you will make a lasting impact? If yes, then this is the role for you!
 

We highly encourage individuals of underrepresented groups to apply!
 

Your Impact

As a Senior Associate at RMI, you will use your creative problem-solving and stakeholder management skills to provide analysis and support to implement market-based mechanisms to accelerate shipping decarbonization.
 

You’ll be part of RMI’s Climate Aligned Industries Program (CAI), which is focused on decarbonizing heavy industries, implementing market-based mechanisms, and supporting policy implementation to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Our mission is to shape green hydrogen (GH2) (and its derivatives) markets and flagship projects by providing thought leadership, convening GH2 champions, and collaborating with key corporate stakeholders within specific sectors and geographies. As part of this mission, we develop market-based mechanisms to accelerate the adoption of low and zero-emission fuels in heavy transport industries such as shipping. Such mechanisms will enable climate-ambitious corporations and cargo owners to timely and effectively influence their value chains and reduce their indirect emissions.
 

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the design and deployment of market-based mechanisms for shipping decarbonization.
• Support the implementation of the go-to-market strategy of the registry for low-emission ocean transport services.
• Analyze market trends in low-emission transport services and exchange-type platforms for certificates of emission reductions.
• Analyze worldwide and regional regulations and policies and their implications for deploying market-based mechanisms for shipping decarbonization.
• Analyze trends in reporting shipping-related emissions.
• Support relations with stakeholders that may include policymakers and regulators; academic researchers; other NGOs; financial institutions; and companies through the transportation value chain. 
• Collaborate with other RMI initiatives and programs to drive joint analysis and outcomes related to decarbonizing heavy transport.
• Synthesize recommendations into clear and compelling presentations.
• Present quantitative and qualitative analysis in a clear and engaging format for public consumption.

Core Skills and Experiences

• Commitment to working in close collaboration with partners in industry and civil society to achieve net-zero goals.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in shipping or logistic operations.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience focused on energy transition and decarbonization technologies for shipping.
• Bachelor’s degree required (in an applicable field such as engineering, economics, business, finance, law, or physical and social sciences); advanced degree in a related field is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, including the ability to break down complex issues in a straightforward, rational manner.
• Comfortable working independently and with a diverse range of tasks, balancing concurrent requests and priorities.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder processes including members with diverse viewpoints
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing environments.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Experience in carbon markets; energy consulting and research; policy and regulation; marine fuel markets; or other related fields.
• Exceptional writing skills for both technical and general audiences.
• Background working on sectoral greenhouse gas emissions, especially emission reporting under regulatory requirements (e.g., EU MRV and IMO DCS) and voluntary initiatives (e.g., Clean Cargo, GLEC, Poseidon Principles, or Sea Cargo Charter).

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Please note that this role has a preference for our candidate to be in or near Copenhagen, Denmark.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work-from-home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office setup and necessary supplies. 

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process. 

Compensation    

RMI compensates based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary range for this role is $84,000-$103,000. You would also have an additional 5% bonus target!  

Benefits     

We offer a comprehensive benefits package adjusted to regional norms, including (for U.S. employment): 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement options (up to 5% match immediately)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development (including LinkedIn Learning access)
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Work from home and commuter allowance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion      

At RMI, our mission is to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future for all. For this to happen, every single person needs to be a stakeholder in the energy transition. Recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve is critical to our success. We need the widest range of perspectives to understand the systems we are trying to change. That doesn’t just mean bringing a diverse team to the table; it also means working proactively to give all job seekers and employees equitable experiences. Visit our DEI page for more information on our DEI initiatives and commitments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.