Careers With Energy Impact Partners

EIP is seeking a Director/Vice President to lead our research & innovation work in the areas of digital transformation & cybersecurity for the energy sector. This role will be primarily responsible for: Building relationships with operational leaders from our strategic partner organizations (e.g. CIOs, CISOs, and their direct reports); synthesizing market intelligence into unique insights & strategic frameworks; and supporting commercialization of our portfolio companies. This individual will represent the voice of the customer in EIP strategy sessions, investment committees, and other internal meetings, ensuring that we’re delivering on the promise of helping our utility partners innovate in the areas of digital transformation and cybersecurity.

We’re looking for the rare triple-threat: an excellent head-down technology market researcher; an insight machine; and a master relationship builder.  This role will also work closely with our investment team and other functions within our tight-knit company.

EIP is headquartered in New York City. We prefer candidates who can work out of our HQ, but we are open to excellent candidates elsewhere. This role is remote at least until September 2021.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

 Research & analysis

• Analyze a wide range of market sectors & technologies, via both desktop research and interviews with market participants.  Core sector coverage will include: enterprise software; data management; application development & deployment; cloud migration; human resources technology; and cybersecurity.
• Stay apprised of important market & policy developments.
• Develop insights and frameworks for understanding emerging technology ecosystems.
• Identify potentially investable companies and gather information about those companies’ products, track records and go-to-market strategies.
• Apply your knowledge and insight to EIP’s investment process.

LP engagement & strategy

• Prepare and facilitate collaborative, topical workshops with expert representatives from EIP’s strategic partner organizations.
• Develop ongoing content and engagement strategies for these representatives.
• Synthesize content into visually appealing slide decks & concise written reports.
• Present this material to our utility partners & select external stakeholders.
• Lead strategic workshops with individual partners to support their innovation efforts.

Portfolio support

• Consult with EIP’s portfolio companies on their product roadmaps & go-to-market strategy, particularly within the energy sector.
• Facilitate commercial relationships between our portfolio and our strategic LPs.
• Build our portfolio’s brand and relationships in the broader energy industry ecosystem.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A decent level of understanding of enterprise software & cybersecurity.  No coding skills necessary, but we are looking for some degree of non-practitioner fluency in these topics.
• 5-10 years of work experience in one or more of the following functions, for software and/or cybersecurity: assessment & implementation; market research; business development & sales.
• Exceptional ability to quickly digest information about unfamiliar topics, and share that information with non-specialist audiences.

• Exceptional writing, graphical communication (PPT), and public speaking skills.
• Strong people skills and a desire to build long lasting, trusted relationships with EIP’s diverse stakeholders.

In lieu of a typical cover letter, please attach a document responding to the following questions:

1. Choose one of the following three technology categories: Data lakes; Artificial intelligence; Network detection & response (NDR). For whichever of the three categories you choose, tell us whether you believe that category is overhyped, underhyped, or has just the right level of hype.  2-4 paragraphs, please.
2. Three questions, 3-6 sentences: What’s your greatest professional strength? What accomplishment are you proudest of in your career so far?  What professional skill do you most hope to gain or improve upon in the next five years?

Please also send one concise writing or graphical presentation sample.

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) is a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. EIP brings together bold entrepreneurs and some of the world’s most forward-looking energy and industrial companies to advance clean energy innovation. EIP has over $1.5 billion in assets under management and invests globally across venture, growth, and credit.

Additional material to submit with your application. Please upload your answers to the following questions in the file tab.

1.      Describe all work you have done interacting with electric utilities (or state none).
2.      Describe work you have done (academic or real world) assembling data on energy used by companies and making calculations using this data. Specify your sources of data and the calculations you did with it.
3.      Describe work you have done (academic or real world) assembling or analyzing ESG data on companies.  Describe the ways in which you assembled the data and what you did with it.
4.      You must have a master’s degree in a relevant field for this job.  Please list your degree(s), schools, and any other educational credentials that you think are relevant.
5.      How many years of work experience did you have (a) before you starting your masters degree; and (b) since your master’s degree.
6.      If you would like, you may submit a writing sample or PowerPoint slide deck. If you do, please indicate exactly what role you played in producing the work product.

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) is a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. EIP brings together bold entrepreneurs and the world’s most forward-looking energy and industrial companies to advance innovation. EIP has over $1.5 billion in assets under management and invests globally across venture, growth, and credit.

Energy Impact Partners LP is seeking an Investor Relations Analyst to work on the Investor Relations team, based in New York. This role is remote at least until September 2021.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Work closely with EIP’s Head of IR and IR Senior Associate to support the full range of EIP’s IR initiatives, from sourcing new investors to collaborating with existing investors
• Prepare and maintain EIP’s full suite of marketing materials for existing and potential investors including fund data rooms
• Participate in the development of fund launches including the creation of key offering documents (e.g., PPM, Flipbook, Standard DDQ), market research, pre-marketing plans and data room launch
• Maintain EIP’s internal investor CRM as well as prepare regular internal fundraising updates for senior management
• Work with key stakeholders across the EIP platform to respond to investors’ due diligence requests including RFPs, DDQs, follow up requests and on-site due diligence visits
• Work with key stakeholders within legal and compliance to complete fund closings
• Collect, maintain and organize data utilized throughout the marketing process
• Ad hoc projects related to investor relations

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and PPT skills
• Strong communication, writing and analytical skills with the ability to think critically about investors’ needs
• A love for providing great client service in a team driven environment
• Integrity, intellectual curiosity and humility
• The ability to work independently, effectively multi-task, manage deadlines, learn quickly, and possess superior attention to detail
• High IQ, EQ and ethical standards

Energy Impact Partners LP (EIP) is a global investment platform leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. EIP brings together entrepreneurs and the world’s most forward-looking energy and industrial companies to advance innovation. EIP has over $1.5 billion in assets under management and invests globally across venture, growth, credit and infrastructure with has a team of more than 45 professionals.

EIP is seeking a Legal & Operations Analyst to work on the legal & operations team.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead and manage legal contract/document review processes for current/potential portfolio companies, vendors, consultants, etc., including confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and advisor agreements
• Oversee and manage IT operations and other key service providers in the US and in Europe
• Assist Compliance Officer with building out and overseeing EIP’s core compliance program
• Assist and spearhead strategic firm initiatives such the fund offerings expansion, the continued international expansion of fund operations and the post-pandemic office space strategy and build outs both in the US and abroad
• Ad hoc tasks related to finance, legal and operations as needed

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and PPT skills
• Intellectual curiosity and humility
• The ability to work independently, effectively multi-task, manage deadlines, learn quickly, and possess superior attention to detail
• High IQ, EQ and ethical standards

Office & Event Manager – Cologne, Germany

EIP is the world’s largest venture capital fund focused on the energy transition towards a decarbonized, digitized, decentralized and electrified future. We are investing in the opportunity rich convergence of the $20 trillion consumer, energy, transportation and infrastructure and transportation sectors focusing our efforts on clean energy, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart buildings & cities. We collaborate closely with some of most valuable and innovative strategic partners across the globe to achieve better risk adjusted returns.

We are seeking an office & event manager that will be located in Cologne, Germany. The office & event manager will help run day to day administration of the Cologne office as well as plan and execute larger scale meetings/conference days.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Organize travel
• Book event venues, photographers, and other vendors as necessary
• Handle day-of event logistics, including set up and tear down
• Point person for mailing, shipping, office supplies & equipment, etc.
• Provide general support to visitors
• Help with other firm-wide key operational activities / events / presentations

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 1-3 years of work experience in a relevant field (e.g. administration, communications, hospitality, PR)
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, team player, open-minded and not ego-driven
• High EQ and IQ
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office a plus
• Fluent in English (German, French or Nordic language an advantage)

Energy Impact Partners (EIP) operates the world’s largest venture capital fund focused on the energy convergence with over $1.5 billion in assets under management. EIP pioneered a successful collaborative model that utilizes strategic investors across the globe, with investments across energy, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and smart buildings.

For its next fund, EIP is seeking a Vice President to lead its efforts in Europe. This position will report to the Managing Partner for Europe.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Leading EIP’s investment activities in a given region/sector
• Sourcing and vetting new investments across EIP’s core investment areas
• Leading due diligence on all new investment opportunities
• Drafting investment memorandum for Investment Committee approval
• Pursuing business development with private equity funds and investment banks
• Working closely with EIP’s VP for Commercialization & Innovation to accelerate business between our LP’s and portfolio companies
• Shaping EIP’s strategy towards energy, and energy-adjacent, investment sectors
• Participating in portfolio companies as a Board member and managing a growing portfolio of investments

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of investment experience in venture or growth capital
• A compelling investment track record
• Sector expertise in one of our target areas: SaaS/Software, mobility, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, smart buildings & cities
• High IQ, EQ and ethical standards
• A commitment to our values:
  • We aspire to create a better future by driving a sustainable energy transformation
  • We believe in showing respect for all individuals both within and outside of our organization
  • We seek to create an environment where the best ideas win
  • We put the interests of our partners and portfolio companies ahead of all else
  • We prioritize the team ahead of our egos and are committed to the success of the firm and each other

This position offers compelling compensation including carried interest, base salary, and annual bonus.