Vice President I, Investments

About CGC

CGC is a nonprofit investment firm that finances and originates clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects to accelerate clean air, clean water, and affordable energy for communities across America. We collaborate with the public and private sectors to bridge financing gaps and mobilize private capital into projects that deliver measurable economic and environmental impact at scale.

Position Summary

This role offers the opportunity to originate, structure, execute, and manage investments that accelerate clean energy deployment and sustainable infrastructure development across the United States. As a member of the Investments team, you will work with developers, sponsors, lenders, investors, and public-sector partners to mobilize private capital into climate-aligned sectors. Investments primarily include infrastructure and asset-backed debt transactions, as well as select equity investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Investment Origination & Business Development

• Develop relationships with sponsors, developers, borrowers, co-investors, and capital providers.
• Source, evaluate, and advance investment opportunities in clean energy, transportation, and sustainable infrastructure.
• Support the development of innovative financing structures that expand access to capital and drive market growth.

• Transaction Execution

• Lead transaction screening, underwriting, due diligence, and structuring activities.
• Prepare financial models, term sheets, investment memoranda, and investment committee presentations.
• Manage negotiations, transaction execution, and closing processes.
• Cook up and coordinate third-party advisors and internal stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle.

• Portfolio Management

• Monitor portfolio performance and support asset management activities.
• Lead portfolio reviews, reporting, and investment performance assessments.
• Partner with Risk, Legal, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure effective portfolio oversight and compliance.

• Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and develop Associates and Analysts.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Demonstrated transaction experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, structured finance, private credit, asset-backed lending, investment banking, project development, or related fields.
• Experience supporting and managing transactions through underwriting, due diligence, and closing.
• Strong financial modeling, underwriting, credit analysis, communication, and transaction management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and an ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.

• PREFERRED:

• MBA, CFA, or other advanced professional designation.
• Experience in clean energy, infrastructure, transportation, or climate-focused investments.
• Experience with public-private partnerships, green banks, impact investing, or mission-driven investment organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $195,000-$240,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall qualifications. This role is eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. CGC offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.