Head of Strategic Analysis and Insights

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation.

We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.

Head of Strategic Analysis and Insights

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC)

Location: London, or Amsterdam
Contract: Full-time

About the ETC

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

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 transition.

The ETC Secretariat is hosted by Systemiq.

Role Overview

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

This role sits at the intersection of:

• Rigorous quantitative analysis
• Strategic narrative development
• Senior stakeholder engagement

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 policymakers.

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 relevance.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Leadership

• Lead the ETC’s analytical programme across priority areas, including:
• Energy transition pathways aligned with well below 2°C
• Economics of the transition, including distributional impacts
• Clean electrification and power system transformation
• Hydrogen, bioenergy, and carbon capture
• Define analytical approaches, ensuring rigour and relevance
• Oversee quality assurance across all outputs

Insight Development & Communication

• Translate complex analysis into clear, compelling insights for:
• Senior executives
• Policymakers
• Technical audiences
• Shape flagship outputs including reports, briefings, and workshop materials
• Work with communications teams to extend reach through digital and media channels

Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead engagement with ETC Commissioners and external stakeholders
• Facilitate discussions across industry, finance, and policy communities
• Build consensus across diverse and competing perspectives
• Represent the ETC externally as a credible and authoritative voice

AI-Enabled Analysis

• Embed AI tools into analytical workflows to significantly accelerate research, synthesis, and insight generation
• Identify where AI can replace or augment traditional analytical approaches, improving speed and scale
• Apply critical judgement to validate outputs, challenge assumptions, and ensure analytical robustness
• Build team capability in effective AI use and stay at the forefront of relevant developments

Team & Programme Leadership

• Lead and develop a small, high-performing analytical team
• Manage multiple workstreams and external research partnerships
• Contribute to fundraising and development of new analytical initiatives

Candidate Profile

A high-calibre analytical leader with strong energy transition expertise and the ability to connect data, insight, and influence.

Essential Experience

• Experience in strategy consulting, energy research, think tanks, or similar high-performance environments
• 5-7+ years of expertise in energy, climate, or related fields – ideally across all energy system aspects
• Strong track record leading analytical workstreams or programmes
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders across industry, finance, or policy
• Practical experience applying AI tools to research, synthesis, and insight generation, with a clear understanding of their strengths and limitations

Core Capabilities

• Exceptional analytical and problem-structuring skills
• Ability to connect detailed analysis with system-level insight
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance detail with system-level thinking
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams

Desirable

• Experience across corporate, finance, NGO, and policy contexts
• Familiarity with energy system modelling and scenario analysis (e.g. IEA, BNEF)
• Experience in multi-stakeholder or coalition environments
• International experience across key transition markets
• Multiple languages

What This Role Offers

A central role in shaping one of the most influential analytical voices in the global energy transition, working directly with senior leaders across industry, finance, and policy.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.

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