Investment Associate

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center•Boston, MA

1d•$85,000 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) seeks a proactive self-starter to join the venture investments team. The Investment Associate will work with the Investments team to accelerate the advancement of technology, job growth, and economic development in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry. The Associate will report to the Director of Investments and will work alongside the Investments team to source, evaluate, make, and manage equity and venture debt investments in the most promising clean energy companies in Massachusetts, and to assist with other related programs. This is an opportunity for a hardworking and motivated candidate to take ownership of significant responsibilities and build a venture capital skillset while developing deep relationships across the Massachusetts clean energy sector.

Requirements

Minimum undergraduate university degree
Background in business, engineering, or science
3 - 5 years relevant work experience
Proactive self-starter
Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and across teams
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrated ability to obtain and review complex technical information and clearly articulate conclusions and associated recommendations
Interest in climate tech and a demonstrated aptitude to understand complex and new products, systems, innovations, and business concepts as well as market opportunities and challenges
Strong command of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Venture capital investment, investment banking, strategy consulting and/or corporate positions, with exposure to energy, power, or climate tech industries and to startups and entrepreneurship, preferred
Familiarity with management platforms in the Microsoft Office suite and CRMs is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Help identify, track, analyze, and evaluate new climate tech investment opportunities
Conduct investment due diligence, including business plan evaluation and general, financial, and technical due diligence
Help develop comprehensive investment theses for climate tech to guide investment selection
Prepare investment recommendation presentations for senior management and the MassCEC Investments Committee and Board
Assist with managing deal paperwork
Work with the Director of Investments and other team members to assist with advising and managing investments in portfolio companies
Attend Portfolio Company board meetings as an Observer
In partnership with the Director for Economic Growth and Partnerships, respond to and process requests for support from portfolio companies.
Work together to identify opportunities for Investments to invest in companies that have received MassCEC grant funding
Identify and implement opportunities for Investments portfolio companies to participate in pilot and demonstration projects
Evaluate technologies and support due diligence efforts across the teams
Assist with semi-annual portfolio valuation process, including valuation spreadsheet and valuation narrative
Assist in the preparation of presentations and recommendations for investment to senior management, the Investments Committee, and the Board of Directors
Respond to data and information requests from within the organization
Assist with administrative duties such as meeting notes, preparing agendas, writing briefs, preparing documents for CEO signature, scheduling meetings, and other tasks as directed by the senior staff members
Represent MassCEC at meetings, conferences and working sessions
Coordinate and conduct regular engagement with key ecosystem partners
Attend events to identify new investment opportunities and potential investment partners
Help manage and mentor junior Emerging Climatetech team staff.