Providing the capital and integrated expertise to produce and scale vital and urgent climate solutions.
Galvanize is a climate-focused global investment firm with the objective of delivering capital and expertise to accelerate climate solutions. Founded by Katie Hall and Tom Steyer, Galvanize invests across asset classes including venture and growth equity and public equities, and is in the process of building a real estate team. We integrate expertise across investment, climate impact, market development, talent, technology, and policy with the aim of driving material climate impact and creating long-term value for our investors.
Bringing together decades of business and investment experience, co-founders Tom Steyer and Katie Hall established Galvanize as an investment firm focused solely on climate solutions. Led by a world-class team of climate, investment, technical, policy, and communications leaders, Galvanize is purpose-built to catalyze the private sector and generate unstoppable momentum.

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Catalyzing capital and expertise for scalable, impactful climate solutions.

<h2>About Galvanize Climate Solutions </h2>Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”) is a global investment firm focused on generating long-term value from the energy transition. Founded in 2021 by Katie Hall (“Hall”) and Tom Steyer (“Steyer”), and led by co-executive chairs Hall, Steyer, and Secretary John Kerry – Galvanize invests across asset classes including venture capital and growth equity, public equities, real estate, and credit and capital solutions, to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors while accelerating commercially competitive climate-positive solutions, products, and services. Built by investors and operators with decades of experience scaling multibillion dollar strategies, Galvanize is structured to identify and execute on investment opportunities across all sectors of the economy faster than others. Its model pairs best-in-class institutional investment talent with domain expertise across technology, science, market development, policy, geopolitics, and other factors shaping climate landscape.<h2>Role </h2>Galvanize Climate Solutions is seeking an Investment Associate for its Credit and Capital Solutions platform. The Associate should have strong financial modeling and analytics experience and an interest in decarbonization investing. This person will gain experience investing across the capital structure including first lien direct lending, subordinated capital (including mezzanine debt and preferred equity), and structured and opportunistic investments.  This person’s core responsibilities will include deal origination support, deal screening, due diligence, financial modeling and analysis, drafting investment committee materials, and closing for new deals and follow-on investments. Additionally, the Associate may also support portfolio management and fundraising functions. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a growing platform within a well-established and successful firm.<h2>Essential Job Responsibilities </h2><ul><li>Support the investment strategy and team with sector deep dives and market analyses </li><li>Participate in, manage and potentially lead investment diligence processes including but not limited to management calls, market analysis, articulation of investment thesis, technology maturity assessment, contract review, legal document review, management team assessment, reference calls, and financial modeling </li><li>Assist in drafting and negotiating term sheets and propose investment structures </li><li>Prepare internal and external presentations &amp; underwriting materials for proposed and executed investments, including investment committee memoranda </li><li>Support deal origination process, including prospect outreach, sourcing transactions, conduct reference and management calls </li><li>Engage with the Impact Team and portfolio company management teams to support investments </li><li>Collaborate with other Galvanize teams to support credit solutions platform (including investor relations, legal, and other investment teams)</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications and Competencies </h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required</li><li>2-4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, project finance, private credit or private equity, with a preference for experience in energy, climate, infrastructure or sustainability (industry-focus not required)</li><li>Track record of striving for and achieving excellence</li><li>A growth mindset, great work ethic, and intellectual curiosity</li><li>Ability to be a team player, collaborate, operate in and adapt to a rapidly changing environment, and maintain strong attention to detail, initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modeling skills with experience developing and managing financial models, ideally involving structured debt/equity investments</li><li>Strong understanding of a variety of business models and ability to get up to speed quickly on new topics</li><li>Interest in climate and sustainability investing</li><li>Excellent communication skills (listening, asking questions, writing, speaking, and open dialogues)</li><li>Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><h2> Compensation and Benefits  </h2><ul><li>Estimated base salary, depending on experience: $125,000 – $150,000</li><li>Role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus </li><li>Generous benefits package, including employer-paid health coverage options  </li><li>401(k) plan with employer match  </li><li>25 days of PTO which is inclusive of vacation, personal time and sick leave  </li><li>Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities  </li><li>Annual stipend for employer-sponsored professional development opportunities </li><li>16 weeks paid parental leave  </li></ul><h2>Diversity Statement</h2>Galvanize is committed to recruiting, engaging, and retaining top-tier talent. We will apply our team’s different experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints to drive better decision-making in advance of scaling vital and urgent climate solutions. This consideration guides our culture, investment strategy, and advocacy efforts, ensuring that we not only develop innovative solutions but also foster an environment where all voices are heard and valued. <div><div><div>Base Salary Pay Band</div><div>$125,000—$150,000 USD</div></div></div>

Galvanize Credit and Capital Solutions, Investment Associate 

About Galvanize Climate Solutions Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”) is a global investment firm focused on generating long-term value from the energy transition. Founded in 2021 by Katie Hall and Tom Steyer, and led by co-executive chairs Hall, Steyer, and Secretary John Kerry – Galvanize invests across asset classes including venture capital and growth equity, public equities, and real estate, to accelerate commercially competitive solutions, products, and services. Built by investors and operators with decades of experience scaling multibillion dollar strategies, Galvanize is structured to identify and execute on investment opportunities across all sectors of the economy faster than others. Its model pairs best-in-class institutional investment talent with domain expertise across technology, science, market development, policy, geopolitics, and other factors shaping climate landscape. Role As an IT Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the firm’s technology infrastructure. Serving as the primary point of contact for IT support and administration, you will ensure smooth operations of the IT service desk and contribute to the overall efficiency of the firm’s technology systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience supporting Microsoft 365 and Windows 10/11 workstations in a business environment. You should also have experience managing Okta for identity and provisioning, along with familiarity with MDM tools such as Intune and JAMF. A minimum of 2 years of experience supporting video conferencing platforms, particularly Zoom, is required, as well as a strong understanding of networking principles. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft, or ITIL, and/or experience working within a regulated financial services environment. This position is based in our San Francisco (Financial District) office and will report directly to the Head of IT. Essential Job Responsibilities <ul><li>Technical Support: Serve as the initial point of contact for end user support, ensuring timely issue resolution and providing comprehensive end-to-end support.  </li><li>Onboarding/Offboarding Coordinator: Facilitate the onboarding and offboarding processes for staff, ensuring a smooth transition in technology resources.  </li><li>Workplace Systems: Maintain and oversee workplace conference room systems to ensure reliable and efficient operations.  </li><li>Endpoint Management: Manage, inventory, and maintain endpoint devices, including Windows PCs and iOS mobile devices, to guarantee optimal performance and security.  </li><li>Documentation and User Guides: Contribute to the creation and upkeep of documentation and user guides for various IT systems and processes.  </li><li>IT Training: Participate in coordinating training for staff, enhancing technology proficiency, cybersecurity awareness, and promote general best practices.  </li></ul>Required Qualifications and Competencies <ul><li>4+ Years of IT experience required.  </li><li>A general admin understanding of Microsoft 365.  </li><li>MDM/Endpoint Administration: Proficiency in supporting both Windows and iOS endpoints using Microsoft Intune and Jamf Pro.  </li><li>SSO/SAML Expertise: A good understanding of Okta or other single sign on provider, including user and app management.  </li><li>Security Awareness: Working knowledge of IT cybersecurity best practices   </li><li>Video Conferencing: Strong familiarity of Zoom and Microsoft Teams.  </li><li>Network Basics: Strong understanding of basic networking concepts and experience troubleshooting network related issues.   </li><li>In-Office Commitment: Must be available to work in the office 5 days a week.  </li></ul>Additional Qualifications  <ul><li>One or more related certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL)   </li><li>Experience working in a regulated financial services environment  </li></ul>Compensation and Benefits  <ul><li>Estimated base salary, depending on experience: $115,000 - $135,000 per annum  </li><li>Role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus   </li><li>Generous benefits package, including employer-paid health coverage options  </li><li>401(k) plan with employer match  </li><li>25 days of PTO which is inclusive of vacation, personal time and sick leave  </li><li>Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities  </li><li>Annual stipend for employer-sponsored professional development opportunities </li><li>16 weeks paid parental leave for parents of any gender </li></ul>Diversity StatementGalvanize is committed to recruiting, engaging, and retaining top-tier talent. We will apply our team’s different experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints to drive better decision-making in advance of scaling vital and urgent climate solutions. This consideration guides our culture, investment strategy, and advocacy efforts, ensuring that we not only develop innovative solutions but also foster an environment where all voices are heard and valued. <div><div><div>Base Salary Pay Band</div><div>$115,000—$135,000 USD</div></div></div>

IT Associate 

<h2>About Galvanize Climate Solutions</h2>Galvanize Climate Solutions (“Galvanize”) is a global investment firm focused on creating long-term value through investments in the climate transition. Founded by Katie Hall and Tom Steyer, Galvanize invests across asset classes including venture capital and growth equity, public equities, and real estate. The knowledge from these strategies, combined with analysis produced by the firm’s impact measurement, science, technology, and policy specialists, generate investment intelligence that enhances the firm’s ability to drive material climate impact and achieve outperformance for its investors.Our Galvanize Real Estate (“GRE”) vertical is a first of its kind sustainable real estate platform that aims to invest in well located, high quality real estate to reduce the property’s carbon footprint, improve cash flow, and increase asset values. GRE believes that many geographies and property types have access to untapped technological innovations that can make sustainability initiatives, like renewable power generation, energy reduction, electrification, water reduction, profitable. We also believe that a sustainable relationship with the community in which the real estate resides can enhance a property's brand through a thoughtful offering of services and amenities, creating an improved sense of place and increased desirability.This role is an outstanding opportunity for an investment professional who is aligned with Galvanize’s mission and is excited to build a differentiated platform with a triple bottom line. Galvanize operates as a dynamic startup, meaning that most roles—including this one—will naturally evolve over time. The ideal candidate should be adaptable and ready to take on a variety of tasks to support the growth and success of GRE and its investors. Key relationships in the role will include GRE’s acquisitions team, asset managers, sustainability team, and portfolio managers<h2>Role</h2>The Analyst or Associate will report directly to the Vice Presidents of Acquisitions, providing vital support to the Acquisitions team. This role involves financial modeling and underwriting transactions, as well as collaborating with senior leaders to develop processes and refine the investment thesis for sustainable investing in the U.S. commercial real estate market. Additionally, the team member will contribute to the creation of marketing materials, investor presentations, and other literature.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to intellectual curiosity and integrity, actively seeking diverse perspectives and employing a fact-based decision-making approach. A collaborative mindset and a consensus-driven culture are essential. At GRE, we are dedicated to supporting and uplifting our colleagues through the daily practice of Galvanize's core cultural values, including radical collaboration and respect for all.<h2>Specific Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Build and refine financial models used for evaluating investments in commercial real estate</li><li>Complete financial and qualitative analysis to help senior acquisitions professionals filter transactions based on their consistency with the investment thesis and ability to complete the sustainability plan</li><li>Work with the asset management and sustainability team to financially model and underwrite the investment and formulate a business plan</li><li>Complete analysis and content for the Investment Committee memo and help the VP of Acquisitions lead, present, and defend investments to the Investment Committee</li><li>Coordinate the due diligence execution of acquisitions, including market surveys, tenant credit analysis and interviews, property management interviews, and ordering, coordinating, and analyzing third-party reports</li><li>Help compile internal and external marketing documents, investor presentations, and literature</li><li>Work with senior leaders in Acquisitions to research and evaluate markets</li><li>Identify desirable target markets for each property type and risk profile, ranging from core to core-plus to value-add and development</li><li>Initial target property types include multifamily, industrial, student, and self-storage</li><li>Digest market intelligence and cascade to the broader group with the goal of constantly challenging and refining the investment thesis</li><li>Act as a transaction manager for the execution of an acquisition</li><li>Build relationships with similar leveled counter-parties at brokerages, operator partners, owners, leasing agents and other market participants in the target markets</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the GRE and Galvanize team to achieve overall objectives, including the successful implementation of the sustainability framework across the portfolio and achieving GRE’s stated KPIs</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Minimum of 1 year of experience in real estate acquisitions, asset management, portfolio management, or investment banking</li><li>Experience with real estate valuation or modeling</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Argus</li><li>Sophisticated financial skills and capital markets perspective with ability to structure investments to achieve investment requirements</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail – output is consistently accurate, thorough, and completed within deadlines</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills</li><li>Accountability for their work and receptive to constructive feedback</li><li>Ability to build relationships around the firm</li><li>Must possess a high standard of professionalism and integrity</li><li>Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet tight timelines</li><li>Belief in Galvanize’s purpose of accelerating climate solutions through profitable investment strategies</li><li>Exceptional intellectual curiosity and honesty</li><li>Proactive self-starter with a track record of going above and beyond what is asked</li><li>Willingness and ability to travel</li><li>Authorized to work in the US without eventually needing employer sponsorship</li></ul><h2>Additional Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with senior management</li><li>Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt</li></ul><h2>Compensation and Benefits</h2><ul><li>Estimated base salary range, depending on experience in the role: $100,000 - $175,000 per annum</li><li>Role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus</li><li>Generous benefits package, including employer-paid health coverage options</li><li>401(k) plan with employer match</li><li>25 days of PTO for vacation, personal time, or sick leave</li><li>Monthly wellness benefit that covers a broad range of activities</li><li>Annual learning and development stipend</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave</li><li>A collaborative and inclusive culture that is committed to recruiting, retaining, engaging, and developing a pool of talent that is diverse across all dimensions</li></ul><h2>More About Galvanize</h2>The firm’s founders, Kathryn (Katie) Hall and Tom Steyer, have extensive experience in global investments, finance, philanthropy, and politics. Katie Hall is the Founder and Co-Chair of Hall Capital Partners (“HCP”), an independent, SEC-registered investment advisory firm. Founded in 1994, HCP manages over $40bn in investment assets for foundations, endowments, and large pools of family capital. Tom Steyer founded and ran Farallon Capital Management, a multi-strategy global investment business based in San Francisco, from 1986 until 2012. During that period, it grew assets from $6mm to $36bn. Over the same time, Tom was also a partner and Investment Committee member at Hellman &amp; Friedman, a multi-billion dollar private equity firm.<h2>Diversity Statement</h2>Galvanize is committed to recruiting, engaging, and retaining top-tier talent. We will apply our team’s different experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints to drive better decision-making in advance of scaling vital and urgent climate solutions. This consideration guides our culture, investment strategy, and advocacy efforts, ensuring that we not only develop innovative solutions but also foster an environment where all voices are heard and valued. <div><div><div>Base Salary Pay Band</div><div>$100,000—$175,000 USD</div></div></div>

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