Overview (Senior) Specialist Business Case Analysis (80-100%) – Join to apply for the role at Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions. The company advises on carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. Climeworks operates the world\'s first two DAC plants in Iceland and is committed to high-quality carbon removal backed by over 15 years of research, development, and deployment. We foster a dynamic, global, purpose-driven environment and seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders to tackle the world\'s greatest challenges.
Responsibilities Business case leadership : Lead the business case assessment of DAC projects in the project development phase.
Financial modeling : Build and maintain business case models using technical and financial inputs such as cost, performance, and project-specific data.
Business case optimization : Support project managers with sensitivity analyses and insights for business case optimization and align scenarios with input owners.
Reporting : Ensure clear and consistent communication of project metrics to steering committees, the executive team, and the board of directors, ensuring comparability of results and confidence levels across projects.
Model improvement : Maintain and enhance tools for user-friendly KPI calculation, sensitivity analyses, and rigorous change management of all parameters.
Cross-functional collaboration : Work closely with technical and financial stakeholders to ensure consistent inputs and deliver project-specific reporting, including external or publicly funded projects.
Requirements Educational background : You hold a BSc or equivalent in business, economics, or a related quantitative discipline; a degree combining business and technical education (e.g., industrial engineering, management & technology) is a plus.
Professional experience : 2–4 years of work experience in asset or infrastructure projects, ideally in energy or chemical industries, with expertise in business case ownership, project finance, and change management.
Skills & expertise : Strong knowledge of front-end loading (FEL) process, strategic project prioritization, and creative problem-solving in uncertain environments; ability to design innovative commercial structures.
Integrity & Openness : Foster collaboration through transparency, fairness, and ethical decision-making.
Mindset & qualities : Dynamic, resilient, collaborative, and an excellent negotiator and communicator in English.
Our promise At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. If this sounds like you, don\'t hold back. If you think you\'d make a great fit, we\'d love to hear from you, even if you don\'t check every single box. Let\'s tackle one of humankind\'s greatest challenges together.
What we offer Time Off : 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
Flexibility : Hybrid work setup; up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
Ownership : Fair base pay paired with an equity package.
Family Support : Inclusive parental leave.
Continuous Learning : Dedicated budget for professional growth.
Referral Rewards : Bonuses for successful referrals.
Salary Salary ranges are assigned based on seniority and location market median of similar jobs; individual compensation depends on skills, experience, and value contributed.
Formalities This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and requires onsite work at least three days per week.
The percentage in the job title indicates flexibility to choose full-time or part-time.
We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.
Seniorities Associate
Employment type Full-time
Job function Analyst
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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