Policy Researcher, Sustainable Views

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The Role

Sustainable Views is looking for a Policy Reporter to join our growing editorial team and support the creation and expansion of our Policy Tracker database. This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in sustainable finance, regulatory affairs and public policy, who enjoys both analytical research and journalistic writing.

You will be a primary researcher responsible for tracking, summarising and updating ESG-related policies and provisions across global jurisdictions, helping our B2B clients navigate a complex regulatory landscape. You will also contribute weekly articles and collaborate closely with the editorial team to identify newsworthy developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory and industry sources for new ESG policy provisions
• Write clear, concise summaries and updates for our proprietary Policy Tracker database
• Produce approximately one article per week for Sustainable Views
• Potentially commission and edit contributions from fellow team members
• Participate in editorial meetings and pitch story ideas

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable interest in sustainable finance, regulatory affairs and policy
• Strong research and information synthesis skills
• Ability to translate complex regulatory text into accessible, engaging summaries
• No university degree required
• Familiarity with data handling and databases preferred

Desirable

• Experience in journalism or policy research
• Existing network of contacts in the regulatory or sustainability sectors
• Interest in building subject-matter expertise in ESG regulations

What's in it for You?

Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.

We've embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible.

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