Financial Analyst (U.S.)

Cultivo Land; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative nature-tech public benefit corporation seeks a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. This role is pivotal in evaluating and financing land restoration and conservation projects, particularly in the voluntary carbon market. You will develop comprehensive financial models, monitor project performance, and conduct market research to identify opportunities. Join a collaborative and multicultural work environment that emphasizes personal growth and sustainability, and make a tangible impact in the fight against climate change.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Equity Options

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Working Culture

Mentorship Opportunities

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Impact Driven Purpose

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials in finance or related fields.
• 1+ years of experience in finance, banking, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial evaluations and due diligence for nature projects.
• Develop financial models and prepare investment materials.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Market Research

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Economics

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Cultivo is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join its Finance team. A successful candidate has a strong commitment to tackling climate change through the restoration and conservation of natural ecosystems. The successful candidate will play a significant role in the evaluation, due diligence, and financing of Cultivo’s land restoration and conservation projects, with a focus on transactions in the voluntary carbon market. The position will engage across diverse functions of the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct financial evaluation and due diligence of nature projects across a variety of geographies and ecosystems with the goal of facilitating their development – specifically:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, including cash flow projections, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning;
• Prepare comprehensive investment and marketing materials; and
• Assist the structuring of financing solutions involving equity, debt, and hybrid instruments.
• Monitor the performance of Cultivo’s portfolio of projects, including tracking project costs, funding requirements, and financial covenants throughout the projects’ lifecycles.
• Conduct relevant market research and data analysis, including economic trends and carbon market developments that may impact nature project opportunities.
• Support the validation and verification process of Cultivo’s nature projects.

About Cultivo:Cultivo is a nature-tech public benefit corporation with a mission to accelerate investment to regenerate 1% of the world’s land into healthy ecosystems. Cultivo has a diverse, international start-up culture, with employee hubs in New York, San Francisco, London, and Mexico City.Visit for more information.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials; degree in economics, finance, business, or a related field

• Preference for at least 1 year of full-time experience, preferably in positions related to banking, private equity or venture capital, project finance, corporate finance, and/or consulting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint, with experience building financial models
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities to be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt to different people, cultures, environments, and situations
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

• A unique opportunity to work in one of the most exciting frontiers of finance and sustainability

• Flexible, distributed working culture with strong mentorship
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional growth and development as we scale
• Exposure to a new asset class (natural capital finance) and international markets, stakeholders, and innovative funding models
• A collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural work environment
• Impact driven purpose
• Access to health insurance and retirement plans
• Equity options and annual discretionary bonus