About this role
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Investment Readiness Associate provides highly specialized investment-related services to carbon projects in the Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator.
This is a two-year term position with potential opportunities for extension based on performance and funding availability. This position is based in Colombia. Must have valid work authorization, no relocation, visa or immigration assistance is available with this position.
We’re Looking for You:
The Investment Readiness Associate provides highly specialized investment services to carbon projects in the NCSA including risk analyses, due diligence, investment readiness training, and preparation of investment materials for the Global Carbon Markets team and the BUs working with them. They have a high level of expertise in project finance and / or climate finance. The position administers and maintains finance activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. The Investment Readiness Associate provides assistance to all levels of personnel working on NCSA carbon projects and works to build the capacity of carbon project staff. They respond to complex questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of investment requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Recruit carbon project Business Developers and oversee hires until project CEOs are on board.
Coordinate mentor services and training delivery for projects in NCSA Business Incubator.
Support the development of investment readiness tools and templates, including project briefs, pitch decks, data room documentation, certification summaries, and progress updates.
Establish data room structure, coach project teams on document development, and drive project progress towards investment readiness.
Analyze project risks and track implementation of risk mitigation strategy.
Conduct due diligence gap analysis and prepare project teams for due diligence process.
Co-develop carbon credit marketing and investor pitch material with Business Developers.
Support the negotiation process by tracking document revisions, preparing comparison summaries, facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Provide transaction support to deal team and aid Investor Engagement Lead to develop materials for specific investment opportunities, including draft prospectus, investment memoranda, and term sheets.
Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
Reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience as an investment associate or analyst with a climate, energy, infrastructure, or project finance team at investment firm or commercial bank; OR related experience securing investment for a project developer.
Proven experience in investment analysis, due diligence, and / or transaction execution
Technical expertise in preparing investment materials, including investment memoranda, presentations, draft terms, and investment risk analyses.
Desired Qualifications:
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including mastery of PowerPoint.
Experience managing complex projects.
Multi-lingual skills are an asset; preference for Spanish language skills.
Experience working with global projects and in emerging markets preferred.
Experience managing distributed teams and / or building capacity a plus.
Knowledge of climate finance and carbon markets preferred.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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About The Nature Conservancy
Air, water, food, shelter, income: nature sustains every aspect of our lives. That's why protecting and conserving nature isn't just a matter of common sense. It's the smartest investment we can make.
Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has harnessed the power of nature to help solve our planet’s most challenging problems. And while the stakes are high, so is our resolve: to create a world where everyone thrives alongside nature for generations to come.
We do this by working hand in hand with communities around the world. By committing to a science-based, non-partisan approach that’s stood the test of time. And by bringing people together, from all walks of life, to find common ground in nature.
What you'll do
- The Investment Readiness Associate provides specialized investment services to carbon projects, including risk analyses, due diligence, and investment readiness training. They also support the development of investment materials and assist project teams in achieving investment readiness.
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