Climate Finance Analyst
Climate Finance Analyst: Analyze Carbon Markets for an Impact Investment Fund. A 4–8 weeks Intravarsity career experience (30–50 hours) for school and undergr
Climate change is the biggest investment opportunity of the century. You'll work with an impact investment fund to analyze carbon markets, evaluate climate tech startups, and produce investment-grade research that informs real allocation decisions.
Work with a climate-focused investment fund to analyze carbon credit markets, evaluate green bonds, and write investment memos on climate tech startups — real financial analysis, real impact.
Who it is for
High school, secondary school students & undergraduates. Interest in finance, economics, or climate science.
Weekly plan
Week 1: Climate Finance Landscape
- Meet the impact fund team and understand their investment thesis
- Study carbon pricing mechanisms — cap-and-trade, carbon tax
- Analyze the voluntary and compliance carbon credit markets
- Learn ESG frameworks used by institutional investors
Week 2: Carbon Market Analysis
- Evaluate real carbon offset projects — forestry, direct air capture
- Analyze carbon credit pricing trends and market dynamics
- Assess integrity and additionality of carbon credit instruments
- Build an ESG-screened investment portfolio model
Week 3: Climate Tech Due Diligence
- Study the climate tech VC landscape and major deals
- Evaluate 3 climate startups using the fund's framework
- Build a climate tech investment thesis with sector focus
- Review your analysis with a fund partner
Week 4: Investment Memo & IC Meeting
- Write a professional investment memo for your top climate pick
- Present to the fund's investment committee
- Discuss deal terms and portfolio construction strategy
- Receive Proof-of-Work credential and fund recommendation
What you produce
- Climate investment memo
- Carbon market analysis report
- ESG portfolio model
- Impact fund recommendation
- Intravarsity Proof-of-Work credential
Skills
ESG Analysis, Carbon Markets, Financial Modeling, Investment Analysis, Climate Science, Memo Writing, Due Diligence, Impact Measurement
Commitment
~5–8 hours/week for 4–8 weeks (30–50 hours total). 100% Virtual — work remotely with an impact investment fund.