Senior Associate, Climate Finance & Capital Partnerships

Rocky Mountain Institute in; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 84.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Third Derivative, a program of RMI, seeks a Senior Associate, Investments & Fund Partnerships to help startups access capital and scale. You will work across D3's portfolio to identify financing needs, develop fundraising strategies, and connect founders with investors and new capital solutions.

Based in a remote-ready role, you will collaborate with teams supporting climate technology companies, evaluate investment pathways, and design partnerships to bridge capital gaps. Travel may be required.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in venture capital, impact investing, investment banking, private credit, project finance, startup finance, entrepreneurial support, or related field.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with comfort interpreting company financials, capitalization structures, investment terms, and financing scenarios.
• Experience working directly with startups, investors, or other capital providers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts for different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Strong relationship-building skills across entrepreneurs, investors, technical experts, and internal teams.

Aufgaben

• Deliver capital solutions to D3 startups.
• Advise founders on fundraising strategy and investor targeting, including capital type and timing.
• Connect startups with relevant investors and capital providers across venture equity, strategic capital, debt, project finance, and non-dilutive capital.
• Track portfolio financing needs and outcomes to identify recurring challenges and opportunities for D3 to provide additional support.
• Build and activate relationships with investors and capital providers relevant to D3 startups.

Kenntnisse

Venture capital

Impact investing

Investment banking

Project finance

Startup finance

Jobbeschreibung

Third Derivative, a program of RMI, seeks a Senior Associate, Investments & Fund Partnerships to help startups access capital and scale. You will work across D3's portfolio to identify financing needs, develop fundraising strategies, and connect founders with investors and new capital solutions.

Based in a remote-ready role, you will collaborate with teams supporting climate technology companies, evaluate investment pathways, and design partnerships to bridge capital gaps. Travel may be required.