Energy Finance Specialist South Korea (Remote based in South Korea) The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about South Korea’s energy transition and eager to apply their expertise in energy economics and finance. The role will assess South Korea’s energy market investment flows policy developments and corporate and financial sector strategies producing clear data-driven analysis on risks opportunities and alignment with climate goals to inform policymakers investors media and the public. The ideal candidate must be based in South Korea and is a highly self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently in a remote setting effectively managing multiple tasks setting priorities and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. They bring relevant professional experience in South Korea with a strong background in energy economics and energy policy and a proven track record of covering analysing or working directly within the country’s energy sector. IEEFA is a global NGO/non-profit think tank that produces a significant volume of original independent public interest research and analysis on issues related to sustainable energy markets trends regulations and policies. IEEFA engages with various high-level stakeholders from both public and private domains. Our mission major research reports daily commentaries press coverage and other resources can be found on our website www.ieefa.org. Roles and Responsibilities Research and produce original high-quality reports and commentary on South Korea’s energy transition across key technologies Assess South Korea’s energy mix and transition pathways evaluating short medium and long-term prospects across economic financial energy security and decarbonization considerations Monitor industry trends policies and market developments to inform research priorities Present findings to targeted stakeholders to drive engagement and influence change Build and maintain relationships with industry government regulators and financial institutions to inform analysis and contribute to IEEFA’s stakeholder database Support the dissemination of research findings through proactive engagement with media outlets and a strong presence on social media platforms Research and produce original high-quality reports and commentary on South Korea’s energy transition across key technologies Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including policymakers financial institutions and industry experts to maximise research impact Represent IEEFA at meetings conferences and industry events and engage stakeholders across South Korea’s public and private sectors Provide media insights and respond to interview requests particularly on aspects of South Korea’s energy transition Required Skills & Qualifications Four to seven years’ relevant experience in the energy sector with exposure to finance and market analysis. A degree in finance economics accounting or engineering and/or with professional certifications (e.g. CFA) or appropriate and relevant market-oriented experience in lieu of those degrees A strong understanding of the key levers driving South Korea’s energy transition Experience conducting quantitative analysis on energy finance and/or economic issues financial modelling capabilities are preferred Professional proficiency in writing in English and excellent narrative-building and writing skills demonstrated through publications reports and commentaries Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal written and through presentations) and with good political judgment to media finance and government stakeholders in both English and Korean. High degree of technological proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and Word and demonstrated ability to learn new software and applications Must possess a commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse sustainable and profitable energy economy Compensation and BenefitsFull-time 12-month fixed-term contract with the option of extension by mutual agreement and market-competitive remuneration. The fee is negotiated based on education skills experience level and internal equity. TravelSome travel is required. All global team members attend IEEFA’s annual conference and regional or international team retreat. Physical Demand and Work Environment.Must be able to work for prolonged periods at a computer. Computer work can involve repetitive motion eyestrain back and neck strain. EOE StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at IEEFA. All members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all team members with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status pregnancy/parental status or disability status. Reasonable Accommodation StatementIEEFA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at +61 422 859 321. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. To ApplyQualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. The first review of applicants will begin on 20th April 2026. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.