Senior Portfolio Manager (Boston)
About Growald Climate Fund
Growald Climate Fund is a global philanthropic organization dedicated to accelerating the transition towards clean energy. As a high-impact venture philanthropy fund, Growald Climate Fund focuses on nurturing innovative climate solutions, supporting a vibrant civil society, and fostering objective research and analysis for use by governments and critical partners. The organization strives to identify and address gaps in the ecosystem of energy transition, with initiatives including incubation of new projects, strategic research, and rapid response grants. With offices based in Brookline, Massachusetts, Growald Climate Fund is recognized as one of the top 25 best places for families to live. Committed to diversity and equal opportunity, the organization promotes an inclusive environment where varied experiences and backgrounds are embraced.
About this Role
As a Senior Portfolio Manager within Growald Climate Fund, the role involves leading efforts to tackle significant bottlenecks in the energy transition sector. Under the Field Innovation pillar, the position entails coordinating initiatives that prioritize renewable energy finance, coal phaseout, and strategic convenings in energy diplomacy. The manager will serve as a vital bridge in developing ecosystem strategy within the field, with an emphasis on driving collaboration across funders and experts. This strategic position demands highlevel engagement in thought leadership, handling special projects, and supporting catalytic and innovative grantmaking moments. The position is pivotal for achieving Growald Climate Funds mission of a swift transition to a clean, sustainable energy future.
Responsibilities
- Organize and deliver key events that facilitate collaboration across funders, experts, and the field.
- Lead and support ecosystem strategy development related to Field Innovation priorities, particularly coal phaseout.
- Provide thought leadership on coal phaseout and transition economics to Growald and partners.
- Complete opportunity assessments and pipeline recommendations for Field Innovation and Venture portfolios.
- Conduct due diligence and provide recommendations for proposals in priority areas.
- Provide analysis, consultation, and strategic support to Growald venturefunded grantees.
- Report to Growalds Director of Field Innovation.
Requirements
- Graduate degree (MBA, MPP, JD, or other relevant degree) and 8 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 4 years experience in coal phaseout and energy finance.
- Significant experience in emerging economies and strategic capabilities.
- Experience in philanthropic sectors is advantageous.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- High organization skills and problemsolving abilities in complex scenarios.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
- Experience in Asian countries energy sectors and multilingual ability preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible work policy with flex hours and an option to work from home two days a week.
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer match.
- 100% employerpaid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 100% employerpaid long and shortterm disability and basic life insurance.
- Four weeks of PTO plus thirteen paid holidays, including a closure week between Christmas and New Years.
- Annual professional development allowance.
- Coaching and management support with regular oneonone meetings.
- Performance reviews and feedback for personal and team growth.
- Codeveloped initial threemonth work plan for clarity on role and responsibilities.