2026 Climate Investment Discovery Day  

Location: New York, NY | May 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM Start 

About Galvanize 
Galvanize is a global asset manager investing at the intersection of energy innovation, resilience, and intelligence. The firm deploys capital across seed, venture, growth, public equities, credit, and real estate, combining investment expertise with deep in-house capabilities in technology, policy, and markets. Galvanize is structured to rapidly identify and execute on investment opportunities created by the energy transition, across all sectors of the economy. 

Program Overview 
Galvanize invites current graduate students and recent graduates to apply for our 2026 Climate Investment Discovery Day in New York City. This program is designed to provide participants with an inside look at investing in the energy transition and the opportunity to engage directly with our investment professionals. 

Participants will gain exposure across our multi-strategy platform, learn about our approach to climate investing, and explore potential career opportunities within climate investing. 

What to Expect from the Program  

• Overview of Galvanize’s investment strategies and platform 
• Insights into climate and energy transition investing 
• Interactive sessions with investment professionals 
• Networking opportunities  

Who Should Apply 

• Graduate students or someone with 1-2 years of experience out of college  
• Demonstrated interest in climate investing or energy transition  
• Prior experience in finance, consulting, investing, or relevant industries  

What We Look For 

• Passion for climate solutions and the energy transition 
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills 
• Intellectual curiosity and a global perspective 
• Initiative and a collaborative mindset 

Application Process 
Please submit your resume and, optionally, a brief statement outlining your background and reasons for your interest in Galvanize. 

About Galvanize

Galvanize is a global asset manager investing at the intersection of energy innovation, resilience, and intelligence. The firm deploys capital across seed, venture, growth, public equities, credit, and real estate, combining investment expertise with deep in-house capabilities in technology, policy, and markets. Galvanize is structured to rapidly identify and execute on investment opportunities created by the energy transition, across all sectors of the economy.

Role

Galvanize Climate Solutions is expanding our on-site technology leadership in New York, where a significant portion of the firm and our senior executives are based. As IT Administrator, you’ll be the hands-on technologist in the NY office—owning white-glove executive support, site reliability, and day-to-day administration across our hybrid-cloud Microsoft 365 centric environment. You’ll partner closely with our SF team and advance our security and compliance posture as a regulated investment adviser. This role will report to Head of IT (San Francisco) with close partnership to NY Office Leadership 

Essential Job Responsibilities 

White-Glove & Site Ownership 

• Serve as the primary on-site IT lead for NY: executive support, incident triage, and “last mile” reliability for office operational IT. 
• Deliver VIP/Executive support (Windows 11 laptops, iOS mobile, conferencing, travel/remote setups) with discretion and urgency. 
• Own conference room/Zoom Rooms reliability (A/V, room controllers, digital signage); proactively test and prevent issues ahead of high-stakes meetings. 
• Coordinate local vendors (ISP, A/V, cabling, print) and manage on-site inventory and spares. 

Identity, Collaboration & Endpoint Administration (Microsoft-First) 

• Partner in administering Microsoft 365 & Entra: user/app lifecycle, SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, security baselines, and group policy strategy. 
• Operate Microsoft Intune for Windows 11 and Jamf Pro for iOS devices: enrollment, configuration/profiles, application packaging, update rings, compliance, and reporting. 
• Partner in managing Exchange and SharePoint/OneDrive permissions/governance and collaboration guardrails. 
• Participate in asset lifecycle (procurement → imaging/autopilot → secure disposal); maintain accurate asset/CMDB records. 

Networking, Security & Resilience 

• Support LAN/Wi-Fi health (switching, APs, DHCP/DNS, VLANs, QoS for real-time media) and coordinate with providers on circuits and SD-WAN/VPN. 
• Partner with security on EDR, email security, device encryption, patching cadence, phishing/awareness, and incident response runbooks. 
• Contribute to cyber controls for a regulated financial services environment (access reviews, change control, vendor risk, BCP/DR testing, data retention). 

Service Delivery, Process & Projects 

• Lead NY service desk intake and escalations; own SLAs/KPIs and continual service improvement (ITIL-aligned). 
• Participate in NY-based IT projects, coordinating cross-office change windows. 
• Collaborate and coordinate closely with the IT team in San Francisco. 
• Support regulatory compliance and examinations under the leadership of the Head of IT and the CCO/GC, as required. 

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including 2+ years in an executive-facing, on-site role. 
• Deep administration of Microsoft 365 & Entra ID (identity, SSO integrations, Conditional Access, MFA). 
• Hands-on Intune expertise for Windows 11: Autopilot, configuration, app deployment, updates, compliance. 
• Strong Zoom (especially Zoom Rooms) and Microsoft Teams conferencing support. 
• Solid networking fundamentals (switching/Wi-Fi, DHCP/DNS, VPN/SD-WAN concepts) and practical troubleshooting. 
• Demonstrated security mindset (least privilege, encryption, EDR, patching, phishing defenses). 
• Exceptional communication, discretion, and customer service with senior stakeholders. 
• In-office presence in NY, 4 days/week; flexibility for early/late coverage around key meetings. 

Additional Qualifications 

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment (RIA/asset management/venture). 
• Microsoft-aligned certifications (SC-300, MD-102, AZ-104, ITIL) or equivalent. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender security stack and Purview governance/DLP. 
• Light scripting/automation (PowerShell) for scale and repeatability 

Compensation and Benefits  

• Estimated base salary, depending on experience: $160,000 - $180,000 per annum  
• Role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus   
• Generous benefits package, including employer-paid health coverage options  
• 401(k) plan with employer match  
• 25 days of PTO which is inclusive of vacation, personal time and sick leave  
• Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities  
• Annual stipend for employer-sponsored professional development opportunities 
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for parents of any gender 

About Galvanize Climate Solutions

Galvanize is a global asset manager investing at the intersection of energy innovation, resilience, and intelligence. The firm deploys capital across seed, venture, growth, public equities, credit, and real estate, combining investment expertise with deep in-house capabilities in technology, policy, and markets. Galvanize is structured to rapidly identify and execute on investment opportunities created by the energy transition, across all sectors of the economy.

Role

The Investment Associate will be a core member of Galvanize’s Venture and Growth team. This role sits at the center of our effort to build scaled, category-defining companies that power the next era of energy and climate. Associates are active participants in theme development, investment execution, and portfolio value creation. The role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle: from identifying structural shifts across electrification, intelligence, and industrial systems, to underwriting companies positioned to lead those shifts, to supporting management teams as they scale. Our Venture and Growth strategy provides capital to commercially validated businesses with strong leadership, differentiated technology, and clear pathways to profitability. We focus on companies ready to move from product-market fit to scaled deployment in the real economy.

Key investment themes include:

• Electrification and the scaling of intelligence

• Data, digitization, and controls for the new economy

• Firm and flexible power generation

• Industrial efficiency and automation

• Sustainable inputs, resources, and supply chains

• System resilience

We are long-term partners to our portfolio companies, working alongside founders and executives to accelerate commercialization, navigate policy and market complexity, and build durable category leadership. This role is well-suited for an intellectually curious, execution-oriented investor who wants meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with senior partners, and exposure to building a differentiated climate-focused investment platform from the inside.

Essential job responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Associate will revolve around three primary types of work:

• New and Follow-On Investments– The Galvanize Investment Associate will play a central role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing new and follow-on investments across the portfolio. This includes proactive thematic research, market mapping, relationship development with founders and ecosystem partners, market analysis, financial modeling, and preparation of investment committee materials.
• Portfolio Management– The Galvanize Investment Associate will support portfolio company reporting, performance tracking, and valuation analysis. The Associate will also work with portfolio companies on select strategic and operational initiatives.
• Fund Administration– The Galvanize Investment Associate will assist with fund reporting, valuation support, data collection, and external events such as annual investor meetings.

Attributes and Strengths:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of hands-on experience in investing, management consulting, or working at an investment bank.
• Belief that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive improved decision-making and share our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture. We value team members who actively contribute to a culture of respect and belonging, and who are committed to ethical leadership.
• Prioritize operating ethically and professionally. Be able to demonstrate a strong sense of integrity and consistently exercise good judgement.
• A self-starter with a track record of going above and beyond what is asked.
• An ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues, partners, and entrepreneurs. 
• Authorization to work in the US without employer sponsorship. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated base salary, depending on experience: $125,000 - $150,000 per annum
• Role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus 
• Generous benefits package, including employer-paid health coverage options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 25 days of PTO which is inclusive of vacation, personal time and sick leave
• Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities
• Annual stipend for employer-sponsored professional development opportunities
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for parents of any gender