Associate, Strategy

Galvanize•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

The Strategy Associate sits within the Galvanize Platform and plays a central role in strengthening the firm’s investment capabilities and serving as a core engine of intelligence. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role working closely with investment teams and senior leadership across the firm. The Associate contributes to cross-asset class investment insights, firm-wide strategic initiatives, and external engagement with leaders across climate, industry, and finance. The role combines analytical rigor, ecosystem engagement, and execution. You will develop market insights that inform investment decisions, help activate a global network of partners, and design convenings that shape conversations across the energy transition.

Requirements

Strong alignment with Galvanize’s mission to accelerate and scale climate solutions
2–4 years of experience in consulting, investing, partnerships, or a high-growth operating environment
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex market, policy, and business information into clear insights and actionable outputs
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and execute against tight timelines
Experience working across stakeholders (e.g., corporates, investors, startups), with strong relationship management and communication skills
Proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments and support cross-functional initiatives
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing presentations and external-facing materials
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong ownership and follow-through

Nice To Haves

Experience in climate tech, energy transition, or sustainability-related sectors
Familiarity with multiple asset classes (e.g., venture, growth, credit, real estate, public equities)
Experience planning or executing events, convenings, or external engagement strategies

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality materials to support firm-wide strategic initiatives, partnerships, and growth efforts
Conduct targeted deep dives on priority themes (e.g., cross-firm investable opportunities across the nuclear supply chain, climate physical risk, or carbon markets)
Produce market maps, thematic analyses, and internal briefings that inform investment and partnership decisions
Synthesize insights across teams and asset classes into clear, actionable outputs for internal and external audiences
Help manage and activate Galvanize’s global network, including corporates, investors, NGOs, and industry bodies
Capture insights from network interactions and translate them into actionable inputs for investment teams
Drive follow-ups, introductions, and relationship development across key stakeholders
Support portfolio companies through strategic introductions, partnerships, and go-to-market efforts
Contribute to external initiatives (e.g., working groups, partnerships), with the opportunity to represent Galvanize over time
Design and execute strategic convenings (e.g., roundtables, executive dinners) that bring together senior leaders across climate, industry, and finance
Own end-to-end coordination, including content development, participant curation, and follow-through
Drive key components of the Galvanize Solutions Summit, including speaker coordination, materials development, and attendee engagement
Capture and synthesize insights from convenings to inform firm strategy and investment activity