Investment Intern - Summer 2026

Blue Forest • Sacramento, CA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities.”
Employees at Blue Forest are:
Committed to Continuous Learning
Driven by Collaboration
Thoughtful Innovators for Impact
Grounded in Science
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems
The Blue Forest Internship Experience
Blue Forest interns are embedded members of our team, contributing high-impact work that advances our mission from day one. This is an opportunity to sit at the intersection of ecology, conservation, and finance, gaining hands-on experience in an emerging field that is shaping how the world restores natural ecosystems.
As a Blue Forest intern, you can expect to:
Contribute to our mission by working on projects that directly support forest resilience, ecological restoration, and local communities
Build meaningful relationships across the conservation finance space, including exposure to our partners in government, the private sector, and the non-profit world
Work remotely as part of a collaborative, distributed team — developing the professional skills to thrive in a modern, flexible work environment
In-person collaboration opportunity; depending on role, interns may have the opportunity to visit an active restoration project, meet up with team members to co-work locally, or attend a conference with fellow employees
Position Summary
The Investment Intern reports to Blue Forest’s Managing Director of Investments, and will support the Investment Team with research, analysis, and strategic initiatives across its growing portfolio of private markets investments. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and investor research, contributing to fund strategy and positioning, and preparing materials that synthesize findings to support team decision-making. A successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills with an emphasis on investments and financial analysis, intellectual curiosity about the intersection of finance and ecological restoration, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. For clarity, this intern will support venture capital, private equity, and private credit investing and related fund management initiatives; the role will NOT work on conservation finance nor real assets strategies.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an MBA program in Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in market research and analysis, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights
• Strong foundation in investments, including financial and investment analysis, ideally gained from prior experience in asset management, venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or consulting
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing polished research summaries or presentations

Nice To Haves

• Interest in conservation, sustainability, impact investing, or environmental finance preferred
• Experience with financial modeling preferred
• Prior internship experience in an investment, research, or finance-related role preferred

Responsibilities

• Market Research & Investment Analysis (35%): Conduct targeted analysis on priority sectors, trends, and competitive dynamics to validate existing investment focus areas and support active transactions
• Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights that help to further refine the team's investment approach and strategy
• Fundraising Strategy & Investor Relations (25%): Research and profile the landscape of prospective investors whose mandates and preferences align with BFAM
• Assist in investor data management, preparing fundraising materials, and general support for fundraising efforts
• Fund Strategy & Positioning (20%): Support ongoing refinement of sector focus areas, investment themes, and how Blue Forest communicates its strategy to investors for internal alignment and external fundraising
• Contribute to discussions on how Blue Forest's products are differentiated and positioned within the broader impact investing market
• Materials & Supporting Analysis (20%): Develop presentations and summaries that synthesize research findings, incorporating targeted financial analysis where needed to support team decision-making

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern