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About the Role

The Carbon Finance Associate will support the Impact Finance and Markets Division by working with the Global Carbon Markets team on project finance for Natural Climate Solutions (NCS). This role aims to enhance the quality of NCS carbon project portfolios through financial modeling, ensuring equitable benefit sharing, and coordinating impact investment opportunities. The position is a two-year term with potential for extension and is flexible for countries where TNC has existing offices.

Responsibilities

Develop financial models and financial viability assessments for NCS carbon projects.
Support the Global Carbon Market’s technical team with feasibility studies and project design documentation.
Develop FP&A tools for the Carbon Markets Team, TNC business units, and project partners.
Support the development of equitable benefit sharing arrangements at the project level, including profit-sharing mechanisms, community compensation, and incentive payment schemes.
Stay informed on carbon markets trends, including carbon credit prices and emerging offtake and investment opportunities for NCS projects.
Travel and work flexible hours as needed.
Act independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
4 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience in project finance.
Advanced financial modeling skills.
Strong critical thinking, research, and analysis skills.
Proven ability to assess a large set of opportunities and distill complex issues into strategic decisions, structured frameworks, and cohesive action plans.
Fluency in English.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Skills

Financial modeling
Financial viability assessments
FP&A tool development
Benefit sharing arrangements
Carbon markets trends
Critical thinking
Research
Analysis
Strategic decision making
Problem solving
English fluency
Written communication
Oral communication
Familiarity with carbon market standards (e.g., CCB Standard, Plan Vivo, VCS)
NCS carbon project development experience
Multi-lingual skills
Multi-cultural experience

Location

Flexible for countries where TNC has existing offices

Work Type

Two-year term position
Potential for extension
Flexible work environment

Experience Level

4 years' related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Salary/Compensations

For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range is $90,000 - $110,000 for annual base salary.
For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency and based on the local labor market.
Actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits

Competitive, comprehensive benefits package
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits

About the Company

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends.
TNC is a science-based organization that creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to global challenges.
TNC was founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951 and has grown into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations globally.
TNC impacts conservation in 79 countries and territories through direct impact and partners.
TNC's vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature.
TNC is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and their contributions are valued.

Equal Opportunity

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.
Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.