Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

USA The Nature Conservancy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match (8%)

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets to provide advanced financial analysis and reporting to the Capital Markets Management team. The role supports funding strategies, debt reviews, credit ratings, and financial risk analyses for leadership decisions.

You will collaborate with multiple business units, manage complex financial projects, and ensure compliance with policy and legal requirements while supporting senior executives and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Excel spreadsheets for financial analysis and developing financial models.
• Knowledge of Private Equity structures.
• Knowledge of current trends in conservation finance.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience recruiting, supervising and developing staff.
• Experience in developing, directing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience generating reports performing high level financial analysis and recommending corrective action as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manages functional activity towards program's strategic goals.
• Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating plans and related tactics and overseeing day-to-day tasks.
• Implements and manages new initiatives.
• Manages and implements multiple projects.
• Ensures the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization.
• Process and record cash flow transactions including capital calls, distributions, management fee and other cash flow activities.
• Prepare performance and market data/analytics reporting for distribution.
• Works within a budget, negotiating and contracting with vendors.
• Decisions may bind organization financially and legally.
• May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff and oversees day-to-day work.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.
• May manage or participate in complex negotiations.
• Reports to leadership on activities.

Skills

Excel

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Private Equity

Conservation Finance

Verbal & Written Communication

Staff Supervision

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Relational Databases

Job description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets provides highly specialist high-level financial analysis and accounting-related services to senior organizational leadership as a member of the Capital Markets Management team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position reports to the Director of Capital Markets & Tax Management. The Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets is responsible for providing highly specialized services in one or more of the following functions: financial analysis and reporting; financial management; Profit & Loss accounting; or similar financial activities for the Capital Markets Management team, and across multiple business segments within the Global Finance business unit as well as business units outside of Global Finance. The Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets is a subject matter expert in these areas of specialization and serves as a resource to the organization or their organizational unit, as applicable, including as an advisor to senior and executive level staff. The position administers and maintains finance activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practice. The role provides assistance across multiple business units which the Director of Capital Markets supports, including but not limited to TNC's impact investing team, NatureVest, and the Oversight Committee.

Tasks may include the development of funding strategies that support TNC transactions, review and management of internal and external debt, managing TNC credit ratings, support the BUs in large transactions and prepare financial and risk analyses that inform leadership evaluation of prospective conservation finance transactions and lending decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Manages functional activity towards program's strategic goals.


• Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating plans and related tactics and overseeing day-to-day tasks.


• Implements and manages new initiatives.


• Manages and implements multiple projects.


• Ensures the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization.


• Process and record cash flow transactions including capital calls, distributions, management fee and other cash flow activities.


• Prepare performance and market data/analytics reporting for distribution.


• Works within a budget, negotiating and contracting with vendors.


• Decisions may bind organization financially and legally.


• May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff and oversees day-to-day work.


• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.


• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.


• May manage or participate in complex negotiations.


• Reports to leadership on activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience working with Excel spreadsheets for financial analysis and developing financial models.


• Knowledge of Private Equity structures.


• Knowledge of current trends in conservation finance.


• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.


• Experience recruiting, supervising and developing staff.


• Experience in developing, directing and implementing multiple projects.


• Experience generating reports performing high level financial analysis and recommending corrective action as appropriate.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.


• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.


• Basic understanding of accounting principles, practices and regulations.


• Experience with relational databases.


• Experience acting as a consultant/advisor to senior executives.


• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.


• Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance/accounting/management best practice.


• Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to the situation at hand.


• Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing factual information to adapt or modify processes as needed.


• Ability to resolve complex issues independently within program area.


• Demonstrated success in analyzing, manipulating and interpreting data, and developing, reporting and implementing solutions.


• CFA or equivalent preferred.


• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.


• Demonstrated success in motivating and leading staff.


• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.


• Service oriented.


• Courteous, personable, tactful and experienced dealing effectively with all levels of staff.

PAY AND BENEFITS

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $120,000-$160,000. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

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. One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

WHAT WE BRING

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

ABOUT TNC

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.