The Nature Conservancy · 1 hour ago
Carbon Finance Associate, Global Carbon Markets
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a global environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a Carbon Finance Associate to enhance the quality of their Natural Climate Solutions carbon project portfolio through financial modeling and coordination with impact investment opportunities.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Develop financial models and financial viability assessments for NCS carbon projects and support the Global Carbon Market’s technical team with feasibility studies and project design documentation
Develop tools for TNC business units and project partners to streamline collection of key financial model inputs and assumptions across NCS project types
Support the development of equitable benefit sharing arrangements at the project level, including the design of fair and inclusive profit-sharing mechanisms, community compensation and incentive payment schemes, and financial planning for long-term sustainable livelihood transition
Stay up to date 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 in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 4 years' related experience or equivalent combination
Experience in project finance, with advanced financial modelling skills
Strong critical thinking, research, and analysis skills, including a 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 and excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Familiarity and knowledge related to carbon market standards (e.g., Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard, Plan Vivo, Verified Carbon Standard) and experience working on NCS carbon project development
Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
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2023 (13)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
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