Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. The Program Manager will support NatureVest’s Financial Advisory team by developing sustainable finance projects, business models, financial models, and market-based innovations, with a primary focus on fisheries and aquaculture. The role will also provide financial consulting and advisory support to conservation teams, communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders, and manage projects, engagements, and contractors.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to building and maintaining a pipeline of sustainable finance projects, with particular emphasis on fisheries and aquaculture conservation priorities, including large-scale fisheries (tuna, albacore), aquaculture systems (shrimp, salmon, feeds), novel ingredients, and coastal/freshwater fisheries opportunities
- In collaboration with Thriving Fisheries & Aquaculture program and other conservation teams, support project management and implementation of sustainable finance projects
- Develop essential project documents, such as financial models, business cases, and strategy proposals
- Provide consulting and advisory support to conservation teams globally on business and financial matters including value creation, cost modeling, market analysis, business model design, and capital structuring
- Persuasively communicate complex finance and market concepts to internal and external stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, including TNC program staff, fishing industry representatives, aquaculture producers, seafood buyers and retailers, impact investors, and philanthropic partners
- Approach all work with a spirit of collaboration and respect for colleagues and partners across geographies, cultures, and subject matter expertise
- Travel and work flexible hours, as needed
- May supervise one or more administrative or programmatic staff
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, impact investing, management consulting, investment banking, or a similar private sector finance environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Direct professional experience in fisheries, aquaculture, or seafood value chains, demonstrated through previous work in seafood value chain, aquaculture operations, fishing industry organizations, oceans- or seafood-focused investment funds, or seafood sector consulting
- Experience developing and implementing complex projects and strategic initiatives in unstructured or rapidly evolving environments, particularly in emerging markets or sustainability-focused sectors
- Experience analyzing business models, developing financial models, or conducting market assessments for operational businesses or investment opportunities
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English, with ability to explain complex financial and technical concepts to non-expert audiences
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated (with a preference for languages used in major fisheries and aquaculture geographies)
- Experience communicating and presenting technical work to various audiences
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across the organization and with Conservancy partners
- Experience with financial structuring for sustainable commodity production projects, including blended finance mechanisms, outcome-based financing, advanced market commitments, or corporate sustainability-linked financing
- International work experience desirable
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
- Parental leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Other life and work well-being benefits
- A flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
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