Investment Associate

• Perform detailed financial analysis of investment opportunities, including building and populating accurate and dynamic financial models in Microsoft Excel
• Screen potential investments and write concise analytical memos and present findings to internal audiences, primarily the Investment Committee
• Coordinate Blue Forest's impact strategy for its investments, including impact quantification efforts
• Explore new private markets investment products and opportunities via market research, landscape analysis, and stakeholder engagement

This role accelerates ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities by deploying private capital to finance forest restoration projects that reduce catastrophic wildfire risk.

• Minimum 2 years in investments and/or financial analysis experience, with experience in private equity, private credit, venture capital, structured finance, or project finance
• Robust financial modeling and Excel skills are a must! Preference for experience with both investment and fund modeling
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex analysis and financial information into concise memos and presentations
• Experience with investment transactions, including sourcing, due diligence, modeling, and closing

• Salary: $100k to $110k depending on experience
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% employer match
• 4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick time and volunteer time
• 3 months of paid family leave
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Access to Dependent Care FSA and Health FSA
• Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
• Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
• Dependent care costs are subsidized for business travel
• Additional stipends for health & wellness, home internet, and cell service
• Financial support for professional development

Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships, with a mission to accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities.