Über diese Associate, Investments Stelle bei CGC
About CGC
CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America.
We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.
Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.
A Career at CGC
A career at the CGC is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.
Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.
Mission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.
Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.
Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.
Collaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.
Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.
Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.
Position Summary
As a member of the Investments team, the Associate will play an active role in evaluating investment opportunities, executing transactions, managing portfolio investments, and supporting relationships with market participants across climate-aligned sectors. Investments primarily include infrastructure and asset-backed debt transactions, as well as select equity investments.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Origination & Structuring
- Research market trends, financing opportunities, and emerging sectors within clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.
- Support investment origination, screening, underwriting, and structuring activities.
- Develop financial models, term sheets, investment memoranda, and investment committee presentations.
- Analyze transactions and assess investment risks and opportunities.
Transaction Execution
- Support due diligence, underwriting, and transaction execution activities.
- Prepare materials for internal approval processes and investment committee reviews.
- Coordinate with legal counsel, consultants, technical advisors, and transaction counterparties.
- Support transaction negotiations, documentation review, and closings.
Portfolio Management
- Support portfolio monitoring, reporting, and performance analysis.
- Prepare quarterly and annual investment reviews.
- Assist with portfolio amendments, waivers, consents, and compliance activities.
- Partner with Risk, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to support ongoing portfolio management.
Strategy & Business Development
- Support relationship management with sponsors, borrowers, developers, co-investors, and capital providers.
- Contribute to the development of innovative financing solutions that advance CGC's mission.
- Collaborate across teams to support strategic initiatives and process improvements.
- Mentor Analysts and support team development efforts.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
- Relevant experience may include graduate studies, internships, analyst programs, investment banking, consulting, project finance, infrastructure finance, structured finance, private credit, asset-backed lending, renewable energy, or other directly applicable experience.
- Strong financial modeling, underwriting, analytical, and quantitative skills.
- Demonstrated ability to support transaction execution, due diligence, and investment analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience in clean energy, infrastructure, transportation, or climate-focused investments.
- Experience with project finance, structured finance, private credit, or asset-backed lending.
- Experience supporting transactions from origination through closing.
- Progress toward CFA designation, MBA coursework, or other relevant professional certifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $118,000 - $150,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This role is eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.
CGC offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. CGC does not currently sponsor employment visas and is unable to support work authorization that is time-limited or employer-restricted.
CGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equitable economic and environmental outcomes nationwide.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
