Summer Investment Associate, Climate Technology
MassMutual
MassMutual Ventures’ Climate Technology Fund
Summer Investment Associate, Climate Technology
Boston, MA
The Opportunity
The Summer Associate role offers an MBA or graduate student the opportunity to work as a full member of MassMutual Ventures Climate Tech investment team. This is a hands-on investing role designed for a proactive, intellectually curious individual who is excited about early-stage climate technology and motivated to take ownership of investment work.
As a Summer Associate, you will support the team across the full investment lifecycle between research, sourcing, diligence, financial analysis, and portfolio support. This role is ideal for someone considering a long-term career in venture capital or climate-focused investing. This is a 10-week, paid position requiring full-time, in-person commitment at our Boston office.
The Team
MassMutual Ventures is a multi-stage, global venture capital firm investing in financial technology, digital health, enterprise SaaS, climate technology and cybersecurity companies. We have been investing on behalf of MassMutual since 2014 and have backed over 60 startups to date across the globe. In 2022 we launched our first fund dedicated to early-stage climate technology.
The Impact:
As a Summer Associate your responsibilities and project work will include, but not be limited to the following:
Thematic & Sector Research: Research priority MMV CTF investment themes to enhance proactive sourcing and build strategic conviction.Investment Analysis: Conduct market, competitive, and company-specific diligence to evaluate early-stage climate tech opportunities.
Investment Materials: Draft and refine investment memos, directly contributing towards closing investment deals.
Portfolio Support: Support portfolio companies with market research and ad-hoc analysis for value-creation efforts.
Process & Tool Improvement: Build and maintain internal tools to improve team efficiency.
MassMutual Competencies: Accountability, Agility, Business Acumen, Communication, Courage, Development.
The Minimum Qualifications
Anticipated graduation of 2026, 2027 or 2028
The Ideal Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited MBA or relevant graduate degree program with intended graduation in 2027
3+ years of experience in a relevant industry and role
Strategic thinker with ability to analyze market trends, early-stage companies, and emerging technologies
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear investment insights
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
A deep intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the MassMutual Ventures
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
Pay: $30/hr
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Why Join Us.
We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.
We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
At MassMutual, we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.