Head of Energy Transition Analysis and Insights

Company Description: Systemiq is a system change company and certified B Corp, driving delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. We work across five systems—energy, nature and food, materials and circular economy, sustainable finance, and urban transformation—to deliver lasting, real-economy impact.

We combine strategy, policy, market design, and capital mobilisation to accelerate real-economy transitions, working with corporates, governments, and financial institutions globally. Since 2016, we have grown to 300+ people across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Head of Strategic Analysis and Insight

sEnergy Transitions Commission (ETC

)Location: London, or Amsterda

mContract: Full-tim

e
About the E

TCThe Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) is a global coalition of leaders across the energy system committed to achieving net-zero emissions by mid-centur

y.Our Commissioners are senior executives from energy, industry, finance, and civil society. Through rigorous, fact-based analysis, we align diverse stakeholders around practical pathways to deliver the energy transitio

n.
The ETC Secretariat is hosted by System

iq.
Role Over

viewWe are seeking a Head of Strategic Analysis and Insights to lead the ETC’s analytical programme at a critical moment for the energy transit

ion.
This role sits at the intersectio

• n of:Rigorous quantitative ana
• lysisStrategic narrative develo
• pmentSenior stakeholder engag

ement
You will lead the development of high-impact insights across key areas of the energy transition—including clean electrification, transition economics, and low-carbon molecules—and translate these into compelling narratives that shape decisions by industry, finance, and policym

akers.This role also requires a strong understanding of how AI is reshaping analytical work—leveraging AI to accelerate insight generation while applying critical judgement to ensure robustness, credibility, and rele

vance.
Key Responsib

ilitiesAnalytical Lea

• dershipLead the ETC’s analytical programme across priority areas, inc
• luding:Energy transition pathways aligned with well be
• low 2°CEconomics of the transition, including distributional
• impactsClean electrification and power system transfo
• rmationHydrogen, bioenergy, and carbon
• captureDefine analytical approaches, ensuring rigour and re
• levanceOversee quality assurance across all

outputs
Insight Development & Commu

• nicationTranslate complex analysis into clear, compelling insig
• hts for:Senior ex
• ecutivesPoli
• cymakersTechnical a
• udiencesShape flagship outputs including reports, briefings, and workshop m
• aterialsWork with communications teams to extend reach through digital and media

channels
Stakeholder E

• ngagementLead engagement with ETC Commissioners and external sta
• keholdersFacilitate discussions across industry, finance, and policy co
• mmunitiesBuild consensus across diverse and competing per
• spectivesRepresent the ETC externally as a credible and authoritat

ive voice
AI-Enable

• d AnalysisEmbed AI tools into analytical workflows to significantly accelerate research, synthesis, and insight
• generationIdentify where AI can replace or augment traditional analytical approaches, improving speed
• and scaleApply critical judgement to validate outputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure analytical
• robustnessBuild team capability in effective AI use and stay at the forefront of relevant de

velopments
Team & Programme

• LeadershipLead and develop a small, high-performing anal
• ytical teamManage multiple workstreams and external research p
• artnershipsContribute to fundraising and development of new analytical

initiatives
Candi

date ProfileA high-calibre analytical leader with strong energy transition expertise and the ability to connect data, insight, an

d influence.Essentia

• l Experience
  Experience in strategy consulting, energy research, think tanks, or similar high-performance
• environments5-7+ years of expertise in energy, climate, or related fields – ideally across all energy s
• ystem aspectsStrong track record leading analytical workstreams
• or programmesExperience engaging senior stakeholders across industry, finan
• ce, or policyPractical experience applying AI tools to research, synthesis, and insight generation, with a clear understanding of their strengths an

d limitations
Cor

• e CapabilitiesExceptional analytical and problem-stru
• cturing skillsAbility to connect detailed analysis with system
• -level insightExceptional written and verbal commun
• ication skillsAbility to balance detail with system-
• level thinkingExperience leading and developing high-pe

rforming

• teams
  DesirableExperience across corporate, finance, NGO, and
• policy contextsFamiliarity with energy system modelling and scenario analysis (
• e.g. IEA, BNEF)Experience in multi-stakeholder or coaliti
• on environmentsInternational experience across key tra
• nsition marketsMul

tiple languages
What

This Role OffersA central role in shaping one of the most influential analytical voices in the global energy transition, working directly with senior leaders across industry, fina