About GEF Capital:
GEF Capital Partners is a global private equity firm investing in companies that have developed solutions to help address climate change and pollution mitigation, with investments spanning the clean energy, energy efficiency, waste, water, and resource efficiency sectors. As a leader in global sustainability and environmental investing, GEF Capital brings a value-added approach to its investments to grow leading companies and ensure a more sustainable future. GEF Capital Partners manages approximately $2.2B AUM and employs 32 investment professionals globally across its offices in Washington, D.C., Sao Paolo, Brazil and Mumbai, India.
This role will be as part of GEF Capital’s U.S. team, based in Washington, D.C. The U.S. team deploys buyout and growth equity investments in lower middle-market private operating companies in North America.
Roles and Responsibilities:
GEF Capital is seeking a pre-MBA Associate to be based in its Washington, D.C. office. The candidate will work with the team to source, analyze, execute, and actively monitor its investments as well as support the implementation and management of the U.S. team’s environmental impact and ESG strategy. The candidate also will have the opportunity to engage with GEF Capital’s global teams, senior management, and its Investment Committee.
Key responsibilities of the Associate will include but are not limited to:
· Analyze and diligence all aspects of new investment proposals including financial, operational, commercial, legal, and environmental;
· Develop detailed financial models to support analyses;
· Prepare investment memos and present findings to the team;
· Perform in-depth research across markets and sectors and identify new investment opportunities;
· Work collaboratively with the team to execute transactions and perform other functions, as required; and
· Support ongoing monitoring of the current and future portfolio through participation in board meetings, quarterly portfolio valuations, and internal and external reporting.
Candidate Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier undergraduate program;
· One (1) to four (4) years of work experience specifically within financial modelling and analysis including previous roles in investment banking, private equity, transaction service / accounting due diligence, corporate M&A, management consulting or other relevant work experience;
· Demonstrated analytical skills, including knowledge of financial modeling, accounting and financial statement analysis; and
· Sound business judgment and problem-solving skills, including ability to work well as a member of a small team.
Other Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in the energy, utilities, environmental services, clean technology, industrials, logistics, and/or infrastructure sectors;
· Interest in environmental impact strategy and management.
Personal Attributes:
Successful candidates are expected to be interested in a work environment that is both collaborative and supportive in its approach to colleagues and constituents. He/she/they should have an ability to multitask and anticipate needs and express uncompromising personal integrity. The candidate’s ability to meet deadlines and prepare high-quality final work product is critical, as is the need to be able work both independently and in a team setting.
Dates & Other
· Interviews will start on a rolling basis
· Role Start Date: Spring 2026
· Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered, others need not apply
· Compensation: Title and compensation commensurate with experience
· Reporting: This role will report directly to the Vice Presidents and Principals
Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to recruitingUS@gefcapital.com
