CONNECTICUT GREEN BANK

GRADUATE SUMMER ASSOCIATE, FINANCE

SUMMARY:

The Connecticut Green Bank hereafter "Green Bank" is seeking a graduate student to join its Finance team as an Associate during Summer 2023.

Green Bank, a quasi-public authority, is the nation's first state-level "Green Bank," leveraging public funds to increase and accelerate private investment in the green economy of Connecticut. Working at the Green Bank means being part of a dynamic team of talented people who are passionate about implementing the green bank model, stimulating the growth and development of clean energy and environmental infrastructure investment in Connecticut, and growing our economy, strengthening our communities, and protecting our environment.

A Summer Associate position with the Green Bank is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable finance and investment experience working with one of the leading green banks in the nation. The Green Bank is a mission-oriented organization that designs, structures, and invests in clean energy investments and sponsors programmatic opportunities that foster the deployment and growth of clean energy technology and infrastructure to build a low carbon future for Connecticut. Since its inception in 2011, the Green Bank has mobilized $1.7 billion of investment into Connecticut's economy. Our mission is to confront climate change and provide all of society a healthier and more prosperous future by increasing and accelerating the flow of private capital into markets that energize the green economy.

The Summer Associate will work in a collaborative environment with an exceptional team of experts in climate finance and other climate-related disciplines on investments, projects, and products related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and finance in the furtherance of the Green Bank's programs and goals. We are seeking a graduate student with a strong interest in sustainability, clean energy, and/or project finance to match their academic work with professional work experience. The Summer Associate will work on all aspects of the financial structuring, investing, and asset management process. Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating curriculum, research, and/or practical experience in these areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The Summer Associate will be a fully participating member of the Green Bank team from day one. Individual responsibilities may include:

• Participation in all parts of the investment process, including but not limited to, assisting in sourcing and updating pipeline, performing due diligence on prospective investments, and preparing investment memos and recommendations;
• Data collection and analysis to inform cash flow modeling for individual projects, programs, or investments;
• Research and document preparation for external and internal stakeholder meetings;
• Assistance with coordinating various program stakeholders;
• Assistance and analysis with EM&V of various programs;
• Preparation of research reports and materials related to the Green Bank's existing programs or areas of potential program development;
• Data collection to inform analyses of clean versus conventional energy at an individual, firm, or community level;
• Related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The following minimum qualifications in knowledge, skill and ability are required:

• Applicants must have a strong and demonstrated interest in clean energy finance and/or policy through their coursework, work experience, and/or extracurricular activities;
• Strong financial skills including accounting, corporate finance, project finance, analyzing and projecting complex cash flows, general quantitative analysis, valuation, and Excel modeling;
• Ability to work efficiently on assigned tasks independently or with little assistance;
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a sense of personal accountability and urgency for achieving results in a challenging, fast-paced environment;
• Significant level of maturity and the ability to work under pressure as a part of a small team with top company executives and senior management;
• Strong communication and engagement skills, including writing and the ability to read and interpret complex documents including legal documents;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the initiative and ability to multitask and work with limited supervision as a member of a team.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Highly motivated recent graduate or current matriculant with strong academic standing in a Master's or other post-graduate degree program relevant to clean energy or finance.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

• This position reports directly to the Associate Director, Investments.
• It is expected that the position will be based in the Green Bank's Stamford, CT office, with opportunities to work out of our Hartford, CT headquarters and for some remote work.
• Anticipated dates of the position are May - August 2023.
• Expected hourly pay is $30 - $36.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for the duration of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent communications, verbal and written, both qualitative and quantitative
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers typing and/or writing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please click "Apply Now" below. Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

https://ctgreenbank.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Closing Date: March 14, 2023 or when a qualified candidate is identified.

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