Investment Readiness Associate, Carbon Markets

**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.

**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,