Associate, Investment Operations and Compliance

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Job Description

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. Every dollar we invest is structured to multiply, generating durable returns for people, markets, and the environment.

Over the past decade, CGC has demonstrated the power of public-private investment by helping catalyze economic accelerators nationwide and mobilizing billions of dollars toward affordable clean energy and resilient infrastructure. Our model fills market gaps, unlocks private capital, and proves that economic growth and environmental progress can advance together.

A Career at CGC

A career at the Coalition for Green Capital is grounded in impact. Our six core values guide how we invest and how we work together.

Innovation drives creative solutions and continuous improvement.
Mission-Driven Focus keeps long-term impact at the center of every decision.
Partnership shapes how we mobilize capital and build trust-based relationships.
Accountability defines our stewardship and commitment to results.
Collaboration strengthens cross-functional teamwork and shared responsibility.
Transparency ensures open communication and integrity in how we operate.

Our culture is fast-paced, rigorous, and purpose-driven. If you are motivated by solving complex challenges, building new markets, and delivering measurable impact within a collaborative team, CGC offers a platform to do that work with purpose.

Job Summary

This is a high-visibility role that collaborates across internal teams and with external partners—including Borrowers, Grantees, and Strategic Partners—to ensure the seamless execution of Transactions, proactive portfolio The Analyst, Investment Operations & Compliance will play a key role in the growth of the Operations & Finance (“FinOps”) team, working closely with Legal, Risk, and other internal teams, with a primary focus on Investment Operations. This individual will support and execute day-to-day operational management, the development of scalable and flexible reporting solutions.

This position will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA (East Bay preferred), New York, NY, or Washington, DC office on a hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Operations

  • Provide day-to-day operational support on Transaction-related activities, including operations due diligence, review of legal documentation and technical and operational assistance in managing and executing transaction closings.
  • Collaborate to ensure accurate Transaction set up within internal systems (e.g., CRM, portfolio management, loan accounting, data warehouse, etc.).
  • Manage the execution of documentation review and due diligence process for routine investment and grant funding to meet growing data needs, and strict adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and the terms and conditions of EPA awards. In partnership with FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, Reporting & Compliance, and Strategic Analytics, the Associate will ensure data is validated and appropriately integrated into management reports and dashboards.
  • The Analyst will report to the Director, Investment Operations & Compliance. The position is hybrid, and the Analyst will be based requests.
  • Support investment servicing function and review routine (e.g., monthly, quarterly) Borrower principal / interest / fee statements to ensure accuracy.
  • Leveraging portfolio management system or data warehouse, compiling transaction activity data into a metric database to track performance against underwriting / base case expectations and develop dashboard solutions to highlight trends for team and management reporting, under guidance.
  • Additional tasks as assigned, including: managing shared group inbox, scheduling and supporting key meetings, deal expense coordination, ad hoc reporting, system management, etc.

Compliance – Investments

  • Utilizing the portfolio management system, onboard and track compliance and covenant items, including financial statements, performance reports, budgets and business plans, copies of reports provided to EPA or other regulatory partners, and compliance with tax status.
  • Manage follow-up with Borrowers to resolve incomplete and / or missing items.
  • Coordinate future Transaction agreements to support consistent applicability of the above items.
  • Participate in best practice reviews of policies and procedures and contribute recommendations to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Generate portfolio and compliance reports for internal stakeholders, including the Investment team and Senior Management.
  • Maintain highly compliant environment by ensuring timely and complete set of records in shared document repositories.

Compliance – EPA and Regulatory

  • Support the implementation of established compliance programs to help ensure adherence to Federal regulations, statutes, and agreements governing the NCIF and other grant-funded programs, in coordination with internal compliance stakeholders.
  • Monitor and review EPA guidance and communications relevant to investment and transaction operations, elevating considerations and questions to the appropriate internal teams as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with Legal, Investments and other teams to support alignment of Transaction documentation with CGC policies, procedures, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
  • Maintain working familiarity of relevant Federal requirements and CGC policies, coordinating with Legal and designated compliance teams to remain informed of regulatory updates and changes.
  • Provide operational support and guidance related to compliance matters, escalating complex or interpretive issues to the appropriate subject-matter experts for review and resolution.

Miscellaneous

  • Attend conference calls and conferences to build relationships and create professional growth.
  • Complete special assignments and projects as requested.
  • Support policy, program, and system enhancements by participating in project team meetings and discussions.
  • Perform all other related duties as requested.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong project management skills, including communication, critical thinking, coordination, scheduling and task management.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with demonstrated experience prioritizing multiple workstreams based on substance, urgency, and capacity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities, including analytical judgment and sound decision-making.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work with management and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated understanding of investment and/or lending transactions, including associated structures and legal documentation.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Experience with Salesforce, portfolio management, investment servicing, or similar data management systems.
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel capabilities; experience with macros, programming, and/or business intelligence tools is a plus.
  • Commitment to climate finance and the energy transition.
  • A sense of humor, passion for change, and an eye toward innovation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States required.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally in support of programs.
  • Ability to perform prolonged desk and computer-based work.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or other equivalent experience. An advanced degree is a plus, although not required.
  • Preference for specialization (minor, supplemental coursework, or prior experience) in Data Analytics, Information Systems, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of professional experience with clean energy investments, investment operations, compliance, audit.
  • 1+ year experience with Power BI or other business intelligence in both creating and maintaining advanced (customized) reporting tools.

Compensation and Benefits

  • The salary range for the Analyst position is between $96,687 – $110,082 annually.
  • Analyst will be eligible for an annual bonus based on job and organizational performance.
  • The benefits offered for Analyst include health insurance, 401k, vacation leave and sick leave.

CGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equitable economic and environmental outcomes nationwide.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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