Junior Analyst

Conservation International; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Remote/Hybrid work tools

Job summary

Conservation International in Arlington is seeking a Financial Analyst to support compliance, investor relations, portfolio management, and analytics. You will create dashboards, run financial models, and deliver executive-ready presentations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics and 3+ years of financial analysis experience, with strong PowerPoint skills and a detail-oriented, deadline-driven mindset to inform decisions and funding proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis or investment analysis.
• Strong financial background with demonstrated interest in financial analysis and transaction structuring.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations and visualizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance monitoring and reporting requirements, including guarantees and donor impact reporting.
• Coordinate materials for investor and donor due diligence processes and accreditation efforts.
• Assist in the development and implementation of processes and controls across the Natural Finance Group.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
• Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations on key finance and risk topics.
• Support the development of funding proposals and applications requiring financial analysis.

Skills

Strong financial analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

About Conservation International

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we identify and secure the most critical places in nature for climate, biodiversity, and people. With offices in 30 countries and projects spanning more than 100 countries, we partner with governments, companies, civil society organizations, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to ensure that people and nature thrive together.

Position Summary

Conservation International is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to support our finance and investment initiatives. This role will contribute to compliance, investor and donor relations, portfolio management, business analytics, and strategic communications. The ideal candidate combines strong financial analysis skills with exceptional attention to detail, a process improvement mindset, and advanced presentation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Reporting

• Support compliance monitoring and reporting requirements, including guarantees and donor impact reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of required financial and programmatic documentation.

Investor & Donor Due Diligence

• Compile and coordinate materials required for new investor and donor due diligence processes.
• Support accreditation efforts, including financial documentation related to GEF and GCF Non-Grant Instrument (NGI) accreditation.

Portfolio Management & Risk Support

• Assist in the development and implementation of processes, tools, and controls that strengthen compliance and risk management across the Natural Finance Group (NFG).
• Monitor and support portfolio management activities as needed.

Business Metrics & Performance Analytics

• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and performance metrics that drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• Analyze financial and business data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Presentations & Funding Application Support

• Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations on key strategic finance and risk topics.
• Support the development of funding proposals and applications that require financial analysis and input.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, financial structuring, investment analysis, or a related discipline.
• Strong financial background with demonstrated interest in financial analysis and transaction structuring.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills with the ability to create executive-level presentations and visualizations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment based in Arlington, Virginia.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs and deadlines.

Compensation, Benefits & Culture

Conservation International is committed to pay equity, transparency, and supporting employees across locations.

Salary Range is: $48,400 - $72,500 annually. This range represents Conservation International's good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on geographic location, job-related skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with a 6% employer match after 60 days; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage; paid vacation and sick leave; voluntary benefits including pet insurance; and organization-issued technology to support remote and hybrid work.

Benefits are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and may be modified from time to time.

Conservation International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We believe in hiring based on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process for everyone.