Carbon Finance Associate /Remote

About EP Carbon

EP Carbon, a technical consultancy and project developer, is seeking an Carbon Finance Associate to join our growing AFOLU carbon practice. EP Carbon, formerly ecoPartners, is a leader in forest carbon and AFOLU projects. For more than 10 years we have built projects oriented to the evolving carbon markets that benefit our clients, threatened ecosystems, and the lives of the disadvantaged. We have been successful innovators in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets. EP Carbon specializes in the technical aspects of project design, planning, and development including but not limited to: remote sensing, forest biometrics, accounting methodologies, feasibility studies, project descriptions, and other technical documentation required to support incoming and ongoing projects. EP Carbon has served as technical consultant for dozens of carbon projects around the world, accounting for over 100 million tons of verified reductions on nearly four million hectares. We are currently working on projects across the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our impelling goals are conservation, impact, and to expand the utility of carbon finance.

The role

The Carbon Finance Associate will assess the financial viability of nature-based carbon projects for EP Carbon and our clients. This role will support multiple teams: Originations, Carbon Development, and Project Finance:

• The Originations work involves evaluating projects’ alignment with specific eligibility and viability criteria, conducting pro-forma financial analysis, and supporting the drafting of technical summaries and supporting documentation to assess carbon project opportunities.
• The Carbon Development work involves all tasks needed to complete feasibility assessment financial models, including engaging with clients to advise on implementation costs, preparing investment models, identifying opportunities for project design optimization, and clearly communicating with the client and technical teams regarding the financial viability of each project.
• The Project Finance work will include tasks to support EP Carbon’s internal review of investment opportunities and engagement with project finance partners to present investible project opportunities.

The Carbon Finance Associate will therefore serve a key contributor on carbon technical, financial, originations, and client engagement tasks. The position will be part of our growing finance team with direct oversight from the Managing Director and Directors of Carbon Development and Origination, respectively. This will provide the Carbon Finance Associate the opportunity to work within a team that operates like a startup, with processes regularly improved or developed to suit ours and our clients’ needs. Everyone at EP Carbon is a go-getter, with a team-wide commitment to supporting each other to deliver and grow.

The position is fully remote, with option to work from the Minneapolis, MN office, if desired. Occasional travel may be required.

General responsibilities **

• Support development of international nature-based carbon projects.
• Complete quality work items and deliverables with oversight of the team.
• Routinely correspond through Slack, videoconference, and email with stakeholders and the EP Carbon team.
• Participate in internal and client meetings and conference calls regularly.

Primary responsibilities

• Screen nature-based carbon projects against financial viability criteria and complete pro-forma financial models suitable for project screening
• Build financial models for nature-based carbon projects with oversight from managers.
• Test various financial scenarios and interpret results.
• Conduct holistic risk analysis of projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and documentation analyses.
• Gather data from clients through effective communication through calls, emails and data sharing.
• Present financial results to clients, investors, and internal stakeholders in a clear and engaging manner.
• Be a go-getter when it comes to collecting the data you need to conduct your analysis and make recommendations.
• Contribute to writing financial sections of technical reports covering various project related topics including initial assessments of baseline environmental conditions, project scenarios, finance, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder analyses.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Learning Opportunities

• Learn to assess nature-based carbon opportunities.
• Be part of the growth of an innovative company bridging the gap between high integrity project development and sources of project finance.
• Learn about the various types of AFOLU carbon projects, international carbon standards, and climate finance instruments.

Required Qualifications

• Hold Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in Corporate Finance, Economics, or Econometrics.
• Have 2 to 3 years of work experience in Investments or Finance, building and interpreting financial models and conducting financial analyses.
• Able to utilize existing models and/or build sophisticated financial models, prepare financial analysis, and make recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated interest in conservation, natural resources, forestry, or environmental studies.
• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion in dealing with highly sensitive project deliverables.
• Able to work effectively with remote team members throughout the U.S. and Europe.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills, and comfortable making technical presentations to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Have good time‐management and self‐management skills, and be able to take direction and work independently to reach identified goals on a set timeline.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish and experience in Latin America
• A degree in Environmental Studies, Forestry, or Natural Resources is a bonus.
• Familiarity with voluntary carbon standards
• Background experience in copy editing, technical writing, or some other demonstrated experience in proofing and editing.
• Be organized and attentive to detail.
• Have a commitment to solving the environmental challenges of our time.

TERMS

• Remote
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications

**this role is fully remote, so if you’re not based in the US, we will share an estimated salary benchmark for the country you are based in during the hiring process**

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match on contributions for US based employees
• Flexible PTO policy that includes paid holidays and additional PTO.
• Employer paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for US based employees
• Monthly internet reimbursement.
• Monthly mental and physical health stipend
• Use of company resources and laptops for remote office.
• Practical experience in the rapidly growing sector of carbon credits for ecosystem services.
• Abundant technical resources (software and hardware) for forest biometrics and carbon valuation.
• A flexible, open work environment.
• A proven commitment to mentoring early-career employees.

Interested candidates should submit the following in application to the position:

• CV or resume
• Short cover letter describing your interest in the position and corresponding experience.

Please apply by submitting your application on Indeed.

EP Carbon is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experince with being able to utilize existing models and/or build sophisticated financial models, prepare financial analysis, and make recommendations based on those?
• Do you have familiarity with the voluntary carbon market and carbon standards?

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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