CLIMATE FINANCE INTERN - SUMMER 2022

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all backgrounds. That’s why here at WSP, inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging are core principles. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Climate Finance Intern for our Arlington, VA office. The following locations will also be considered: New York City, NY. Remote work is possible. Be involved in projects with our Climate Finance Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Research on the topic of climate finance, sustainable development, and investment to support CFA team members and client engagements;
• Support the preparation of funding proposals and Request for Proposals, case studies, reports, presentations, articles, and blogs, including research, drafting, and using Excel and PowerPoint;
• Support financial modeling and analytical support for project financing, climate risk, resilience, and associated financial structures;
• Support management of the website and outreach; and
• General administrative support as required to help the team manage clients, partner relationships, and CFA operations.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred (graduate or in process) in finance, economics or related fields.
• Experience or knowledge of international development, clean energy investment, climate change policy,
• insurance, risk management and/or private sector financing preferred.
• Quantitative analysis and financial analysis and modeling skills preferred.
• Excellent English writing skills.
• Working-level foreign language capabilities are an asset, in particular French and Spanish.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• An entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to help with a variety of tasks related to growing a start-up business.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but not afraid to ask for guidance and clarification.
• Team player
• Creative thinker
• Initiative

Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Required Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum Years Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Intern
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: ARLINGTON - N 17TH
• All locations: US-NY-New York

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.