Support analysis of projects by building and updating financial models — including cash flows, return profiles, and sensitivity analyses — for Restoration Loans and Resilience Bonds
Apply financial analysis skills to real conservation finance transactions, gaining hands-on exposure to how conservation finance projects are structured and evaluated
Research potential projects, partners, and geographies to help build a pipeline of conservation projects and partnerships that may be a strong fit for Blue Forest
Synthesize findings into structured summaries that inform the team's sourcing and prioritization decisions
Conduct market and sector research to inform the design, terms, and feasibility of Blue Forest’s next financing facility, including evaluating potential funding sources, structures, and investment impacts
Support the internal project approval process by helping prepare investment memos and due diligence summaries
Collaborate with team members to ensure materials are thorough, well-organized, and ready for internal review
Assist in the due diligence of project partners, including evaluating financial health, operational capacity, and alignment with conservation goals
Support ongoing tracking of active investments by updating internal dashboards, compiling performance data, and helping prepare periodic updates for internal and external stakeholders
Provide support for external investor engagement on an as-needed basis, including helping prepare presentations, data packages, or updates to assist with investor communications.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from (December 2025 or Spring 2026), a graduate degree program in Finance, Environmental Science, or a related field
Above-average proficiency in Excel, with the ability to build, navigate, and update complex spreadsheets
Genuine interest in conservation, ecological restoration, sustainability, or impact investing
Eagerness to learn and a coachable, collaborative approach to work
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing research summaries or analytical materials
Background in conservation, natural resources, or sustainability — through coursework or professional experience — preferred
Some financial modeling experience preferred
Interdisciplinary academic or professional background preferred
Experience working in a remote environment preferred
Prior internship experience in a finance, research, or conservation-related role preferred.

Benefits

Paid internship position
Remote work arrangement
Collaborative team environment

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingcash flow analysissensitivity analysisExceldata analysisinvestment analysisdue diligencemarket researchperformance trackingfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

collaborativeeagerness to learnstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcoachabilityorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingsynthesis of findingsattention to detailinterpersonal skills