Location: Auckland or Wellington, New ZealandDo you want to apply your economics, financial analysis, policy and modeling skills to solve the world's most complex infrastructure challenges?Influence the New Zealand debates on policy, competition, strategy and regulationHelp reduce emissions in developing countries by:Assessing the financial and economic viability of low-carbon technologiesDeveloping roll-out plans and funding strategies to bring solar-powered mini-grids to remote communitiesDevelop and implement funding strategies to help rebuild infrastructure in war-affected countries like UkraineDesign tariff structures that enable timely crucial investment by water and energy utilities, while ensuring affordability and simplicity for customersWould you like to test your skills in a variety of project settings?Projects in New Zealand, but also in developed and developing countries in Asia-Pacific and beyondLarge-scale international projects involving multiple economies, as well as small-scale projects that help specific communities or organizationsGetting direct exposure to present and discuss your insights with clients.Can you communicate results in clear, compelling language? Do you share Castalia's core values of Competence, Creativity, Consistency, Conscientiousness, Commitment, and Collaboration? If so, Castalia wants you on our team. We have exciting opportunities based in our Auckland, Wellington Offices for Senior Analyst and Analyst candidates with economic and financial expertise who share our passion: Thinking for a better world.About CastaliaAt Castalia, we use our knowledge, skills, and experience to question and redefine how the world's infrastructure challenges are solved. Thinking for a better world is more than our tagline – it is our driving philosophy. Founded in 1980, Castalia has over 40 years of global experience advising private sector investors, governments and international donor organizations on infrastructure. Castalia has undertaken assignments in 144 countries globally. Our New Zealand offices run as one integrated team, which splits its time between trans-Tasman projects and work in the Pacific Islands, as well as South East and Central Asia.Who we're looking forA degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Engineering Science, Law or Applied MathematicsAt least one year of relevant experience (not required for graduate applicants)Able to pick up concepts and frameworks and apply them in a creative wayAble to innovate, think laterally, and solve complex problemsQuantitative skills in Excel or other similar softwareKnowledge, or demonstrated ability to pick up knowledge, in microeconomics and/or financeNative-level fluency in English, including the ability to synthesize complex issues clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.Proficient skills in the Microsoft suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelWilling to travel internationallyWork authorization in New Zealand.Senior Analyst PositionAt least two to three years of relevant work experience and demonstrated ability to build microeconomic or financial models (financial planning and simulation models which report all three financial statements – Income and Expenditure, Balance sheet and Cash Flow Statement)Knowledge of at least one of the Energy, Transportation, Telecommunications, Water and Sanitation, and Natural Resources sectors.We'd love if you haveAnalyst and Senior Analyst PositionKnowledge of corporate finance or project financeDemonstrated progress toward a CFA qualificationAdditional degree in a related fieldStrong grasp of microeconomicsPrevious professional experience in the private sector (consulting, engineering, or investment firm), or the public sector (regulators, Ministries, or agencies that cover economic policy, finance, energy, planning, environment and climate change)Proficiency in other languages, in particular, Bahasa Indonesia, Maori, Mongolian, Russian, Samoan, Tagalog, Tahitian, Tongan, and Vietnamese.BenefitsCastalia offers a competitive benefits package that includes additional paid holiday leave in between Christmas and New Year public holidays, highly flexible working arrangements, a travel policy that enables staff to combine work and personal travel, and rapid ongoing professional training, coaching and development.How to applyIf you are interested in this position, please apply directly to our website or send your application materials to Nel Baclig atYou will need the following information and documents ready:Cover letterResume/CVTwo professional referencesWriting sampleTranscriptsJob Type: Full-timePay: From $55,000.00 per yearBenefits:Employee mentoring programProfessional development assistanceTravel reimbursementSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:BonusAbility to commute/relocate:Wellington City, Wellington: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:Bachelor Degree (Required)Language:English (Required)Vietnamese (Preferred)Indonesian (Preferred)Tagalog (Preferred)Application Deadline: 26/04/2024Expected Start Date: 08/07/2024Original job Senior analyst and analyst posted on GrabJobs . 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