Summer MBA Finance Associate - Chestnut Carbon

Job Title: Summer MBA Finance Associate
Job Location: New York, NY
Job Listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/chestnutcarbon/aa7fae63-cfa8-40ea-8ef4-0deba5f6ac86
Job Description: Who We Are:
Chestnut Carbon is a leading developer of nature-based carbon removal solutions, focused on generating high-quality, U.S.-based forest carbon projects that are additional, verifiable, and designed to accelerate the path to net zero. Founded in 2022 with the support of energy-focused alternative asset manager Kimmeridge, Chestnut uses a proprietary, technology-enabled approach to restore and conserve forestland—maximizing ecological value and long-term climate impact.

To date, Chestnut has planted over 26 million trees across 48,000 acres and conserved more than 200,000 acres of privately owned forestland in its improved forest management program. Our projects deliver measurable environmental benefits, including enhanced air and water quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat.

Chestnut has executed landmark carbon removal agreements with Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Chestnut recently executed a first-of-its-kind $210 million non-recourse project financing and closed a $250 million Series B round led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, with participation from Cloverlay, DBL Partners, and Kimmeridge LPs. Chestnut was named one of TIME Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025 and received both the FSC President’s Award and the distinction of being the first U.S. project verified through FSC’s Verified Impact program for Biodiversity Conservation.

At Chestnut, we are pioneering conservation for profit—scaling ecological restoration through market-driven solutions—and driving innovative climate financing to unlock the full potential of nature-based carbon removal.

Position Summary:
The Summer MBA Associate will be a high‑energy, analytically skilled individual contributing to a nature‑based solutions company developing high‑quality voluntary carbon offset projects. This role sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and sustainability, offering exposure to senior leaders across the organization and supporting key initiatives related to financial modeling, capital raising, investor relations, market research, technical and commercial due diligence, client discussions, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to make an impact on a lean team.

The role is based in New York, NY, Chestnut’s headquarters. The role is expected to be in person with modest travel.
Responsibilities:
Develop a strong understanding of our company, strategy, and industry
Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends and opportunities
Support competitive intelligence efforts, including tracking peers, market entrants, and policy changes
Assist in the development of financial models and forecasts
Assist in strategic projects and analysis
Help with the preparation of board presentations and other materials
Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to drive the execution of Chestnut Carbon’s corporate goals
Assist with data entry and maintenance of financial records
Assist in monitoring and reporting on financial performance
Support team members across the organization, including the accounting, financing & strategy, FP&A, treasury, sales, and other teams as needed
Assist in ad-hoc tasks as needed
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in an MBA program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Passion for environmental sustainability and reforestation
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and thrive in a high growth and fast-paced environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong team-building skills, adept at forging positive relationships across the business
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to self-manage and effectively prioritize
Authorized to work in the United States
Physical Requirements:
Sitting: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Standing and Walking: Occasionally required to stand and walk
Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Repetitive Movements: Ability to perform repetitive movements, such as typing and using a mouse
Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity required for viewing a computer screen and reading documents
Communication: Ability to understand and communicate clearly with others
Lifting: Occasionally required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds
Bending and Stooping: Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and reach
Benefits:
Hands-on experience in multiple departments
Opportunity to work on impactful projects
Mentorship and professional development
Networking opportunities within the industry

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