Neha Arora, PhD, SCR — Associate Consultant

I help firms bridge the gap between finance and strategy — with a focus on solving the most complex challenges at the intersection of energy, sustainability, AI. With a PhD in Finance and a Master's in Sustainability Management from Columbia University, I specialize in helping organizations navigate energy transition, net zero goals, climate risk, and operational transformation by combining rigorous quantitative analysis with systems-level strategic thinking. I have consulted organizations – private, public, and multilateral – on GHG accounting, climate & nature finance, energy efficiency, affordable housing projects, impact assessments, and education. WHAT I BRING: –Financial & Analytical Rigor Deep expertise in DCF valuation, project finance, and scenario analysis. I've evaluated $100M+ in deal flow in climate, renewable energy, food security, and water security, using advanced modeling to de-risk capital allocation and project future cash flows under regulatory and market uncertainty. –Strategic Problem-Solving in Complex Systems I apply systems thinking to complex problems, identifying root causes and architect solutions that protect margins while driving sustainable growth. –Sustainability & Regulatory Expertise Subject matter expertise in sustainability reporting standards (GHG Protocol, GRI, SASB, ISSB, CSRD, CDP) and the evolving regulatory landscape. I translate technical sustainability data into strategic, decision-ready insights for C-suite stakeholders. –Communication & Executive Influence As a former Professor of Finance, I love to translate complex datasets into strategic narratives that help organizations move towards action. I help leaders decompose climate, nature, social impacts into clear financial objectives, helping them make decisions with confidence. I am also the LinkedIn Top Voice in Corporate Sustainability. CORE COMPETENCIES: Consulting | Corporate Strategy | Financial Modeling & Valuation | Sustainable Finance | Climate & Nature Risk | Project Management | Sustainability Data Analytics | ESG Reporting (GRI, SASB, ISSB, CSRD) • Systems Thinking | CURRENT FOCUS: Seeking roles in management consulting, sustainability strategy, or ESG Controller. Outside of work I am an avid hiker, advocate for sustainable travel, and a puzzle-solver who loves challenges that require both logic and creativity. My Expressions: ◇ https://finomictidbits.wordpress.com/ ◇ https://substack.com/@financeandsustainability ◇ Research Publications: https://tinyurl.com/mu6yc8cw

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainable Finance and ESG Consulting expert with a focus on climate risk and strategic sustainability.

Location: New York, New York, United States

Experience: 6 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Sustainability Reporting
Esg Integration
Sustainable Finance
Impact Investing
Financial Modeling
Climate Finance
Research Writing
Sustainability Consulting
Esg Reporting

Career Highlights

PhD in Finance with expertise in sustainability.
LinkedIn Top Voice in Corporate Sustainability.
Consulted on $100M+ in climate-related projects.

Work Experience

United Nations Joint SDG Fund

Sustainable Finance Intern (3 mos)

Silver Leaf Partners

Sustainable Finance Analyst Intern (2 mos)

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

Graduate Researcher (5 mos)

Columbia Climate School

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1 yr 3 mos)

Freelance

Sustainability Consultant (5 yrs 1 mo)

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Assistant Professor, Finance & Program Director (Dual Country Program) (5 yrs 10 mos)

Education

Master's degree at Columbia University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Delhi School of Economics

Neha Arora, PhD, SCR

Associate Consultant

New York, New York, United States6 yrs 6 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

PhD in Finance with expertise in sustainability.
LinkedIn Top Voice in Corporate Sustainability.
Consulted on $100M+ in climate-related projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainable Finance and ESG Consulting expert with a focus on climate risk and strategic sustainability.

Contact

neha.res.work@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Sustainability ReportingEsg IntegrationSustainable FinanceImpact InvestingFinancial ModelingClimate FinanceResearch WritingSustainability ConsultingEsg Reporting

Other Skills

Microsoft ExcelSustainability and Climate RiskEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Double MaterialityCross-functional CollaborationsProgram Design & ManagementClimate Risk AssessmentExecutive PresentationsBlended FinanceConsultingMicrosoft Power BIReport WritingStakeholder EngagementTask Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)Catalytic Finance

About

Experience

United nations joint sdg fund

Sustainable Finance Intern

Jun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site

Synthesized and analyzed $10M UN-led blended finance vehicle that unlocked $100M in private and local co-investments across five projects in developing economies, enhancing capital flow to six sustainable development themes.
Generated AI-driven insights from blended finance vehicles, influencing future investment strategies and enhancing private sector participation in impact finance initiatives.
Designed and launched an investor-facing platform showcased at the UN FFD4 Conference in Seville, supporting $100M+ in capital-raising efforts.
Secured funding approvals from the UN Steering Committee by drafting high-value proposals, enabling the launch of new sustainability projects across least developed countries and small-island developing states.

Program Design & ManagementClimate Risk AssessmentExecutive PresentationsBlended FinanceConsultingEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)+8

Silver leaf partners

Sustainable Finance Analyst Intern

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 2 mos · New York, United States · Remote

Designed portfolio analytics and financial modeling, DCF for climate investments exceeding $100M, leveraging financial and ESG data to guide strategic capital allocation.
Conducted due diligence and evaluated company performance through in-depth financial analysis, market research, and risk assessment to support data-backed investment decisions.
Synthesized insights on sustainable finance, policy, and ESG trends to integrate forward-looking perspectives into investment frameworks.

Climate FinanceDCF ValuationPrivate EquityClimate Risk AssessmentExecutive PresentationsProject Finance+13

Columbia center on sustainable investment

Graduate Researcher

Dec 2024 – May 2025 · 5 mos · New York, United States · Hybrid

Analyzed biodiversity finance frameworks and nature-based asset valuation methodologies;
Drafted research framework on carbon and biodiversity credit payment mechanisms for the Cali Fund.

Climate FinanceResearch Writingbiodiversity financeQualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies

Columbia climate school

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sep 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos · New York, United States · On-site

Teaching Assistant — Sustainability Metrics & Economic and Financial Methods for Sustainable Development | Columbia University, Climate School
Supported two graduate-level courses under Prof. Satyajit Bose and Prof. Sonay Aykan, deepening student fluency in ESG data, sustainability reporting, and financial methods for sustainable development.
Provided hands-on training in sustainability datasets and tools including Bloomberg ESG, MSCI, FactSet ESG, World Bank Open Data, UN SDG Indicators, WRI Aqueduct, WWF Biodiversity Risk Filter, and Water Risk Monetizer.
Facilitated discussions and supported course delivery on CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP reporting frameworks, carbon accounting methodologies, and ESG metrics construction.
Conducted data quality audits of student assignments on ESG metrics, carbon reporting, and sustainability assessment methodologies.
Coordinated industry speaker sessions to strengthen academia–industry engagement and real-world application of sustainability frameworks.
Supported course administration including student inquiries, internal materials preparation, and stakeholder coordination across two concurrent courses.

Microsoft ExcelSustainability and Climate RiskEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Double MaterialityCross-functional CollaborationsSustainability Reporting+1

Freelance

Sustainability Consultant

Mar 2020 – Apr 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Hybrid

Columbia Impact Investing Initiative. Graduate Consultant. New York, US.
Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment. Graduate Researcher. New York, US
Capgemini. Graduate Consultant, SUMA Net Impact. New York, US.
GuruJal Society. Climate Finance Consultant. Gurgaon, India.
Green Tree Global. Energy-finance Impact Assessment Consultant. Noida, India.
Habitat for Humanity. Social Impact Assessment Consultant. Delhi, India

Cross-functional CollaborationAudit-Ready ReportingClimate FinanceProgram Design & ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSupplier Sustainability Engagement+35

Institute of management technology, ghaziabad

Assistant Professor, Finance & Program Director (Dual Country Program)

Oct 2018 – Aug 2024 · 5 yrs 10 mos · Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Subject Matter Expertise
Sustainable Finance · GHG Accounting (Scopes 1–3) · Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis · Science-Based Targets · Carbon Markets · ESG Reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD) · Financial Modeling & Valuation · Corporate Finance · Strategic Costing· Behavioral Finance · Impact Measurement
Key Contributions
Engaged as subject matter expert in GHG accounting, sustainable finance, and ESG reporting translating complex financial and climate frameworks into decision-ready insights for 1,500+ MBA students and executives across India and Dubai.
Designed and delivered case-based coursework in GHG accounting, sustainable finance, ESG reporting frameworks, and financial modeling, building practitioner-level fluency in TCFD, CSRD, GRI, and SBTi across diverse student cohorts.
Directed end-to-end delivery of a dual-country MBA program across India and Dubai, coordinating 30+ international faculty and 250+ students, restructuring governance frameworks and program processes to drive operational excellence across two campuses.
Architected and launched the institution's first live industry capstone program, forging partnerships with 80+ startups and delivering 140+ industry projects — creating a scalable model for academia–industry collaboration that directly enhanced student employability.
Advised and mentored 60+ students on ESG Scorecard, career strategy, financial modeling, and sustainability reporting frameworks — achieving a 90% pre-placement offer rate with placements at Big 4 firms and other global firms.
Designed and executed a community engagement strategy in partnership with 100+ nonprofits, generating 5,000+ volunteer hours — recognized by Beta Gamma Sigma HQ, USA for institutional impact.
Conceptualized and delivered a global business leadership conference engaging 20+ senior industry leaders across sustainability, finance, and nonprofit sectors — mobilizing 500+ participants around shared sustainability and leadership priorities.