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ABOUT US

Climate Investment (CI) is an independent specialist decarbonization investor. Our mission is to invest and support the deployment of technologies that underpin the next generation of global infrastructure. We partner with leading energy and industrial companies to identify and accelerate transformative technologies.

Operational since 2017, CI has invested in over 47 climate tech companies across energy, transportation, buildings and industry that have collectively delivered 133 MT CO2e of cumulative greenhouse gas reduction in the period 2019-2024.

Visit www.climateinvestment.com for more details.

THE INTERNSHIP

Climate Investment have a fantastic opportunity for a Summer Intern to join our Investment Team for an 8-12-week placement (dependent on candidate availability). During your internship, you will be supporting the London-based Investments team on a wide range of tasks including deal flow management and sector reviews.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Assist the team with screening and performing initial quantitative and qualitative analysis of the pipeline of investment opportunities.
  • Undertake detailed sector and thematic research and analysis to aid deal flow.
  • Gain exposure to investment pitch calls and investment committee meetings.
  • Assist the team with ad hoc projects including analysis of past deal data and deal flow management tool updates.

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US

  • Hands-on experience: Engage in real-world projects and gain practical skills in climate finance and impact investing.
  • Mentorship and guidance: Receive personalized mentorship from industry experts, providing valuable insights and career advice.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with professionals, investors, and thought leaders in the climate investment sector, expanding your professional network and potential career opportunities.
  • Impactful contribution: Contribute to projects that aim to address climate change challenges, making a tangible difference in the global effort towards a sustainable future.
  • Exposure to diverse perspectives: Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals from various backgrounds, fostering a rich learning environment and encouraging innovative solutions to climate-related issues.

THE SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

  • Degree in an area relevant to Climate Investment preferred, such as Economics, Business or Climate w/ Finance, or operating experience in a climate-related start-up.
  • Analytical competence a requirement; basic financial acumen preferred.
  • Advanced IT suite skills (particularly ChatGPT/AI tools, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Well organised and pro-active.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distil and articulate key messages.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Able to juggle multiple projects and priorities effectively often under time pressures.

Additional Useful Skills:

  • A strong understanding of data and data-driven decision making would be highly beneficial.
  • A demonstrable interest in Climate Impact and/or Climate Investments would be beneficial.
  • Commitment to the mission of addressing climate change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The position is based in London, UK.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.
  • Our expectation is that the intern's working pattern will mirror the Investment team's, namely in-office attendance on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and remote or in office work on the remaining days.
  • Our internship rate is London Living wage.