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Corporate Development & Investment Analyst Intern - Greenfire Energy

Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth - University of Chicago
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Corporate Development & Investment Analyst Intern

 

About Our Organization

GreenFire Energy is a tech-enabled next-generation geothermal developer delivering scalable, baseload power to energy-intensive industries. As one of the premier startups reshaping the geothermal landscape, GreenFire Energy is leading the charge toward a more sustainable energy future. By matching technology to geology, we take a technology-agnostic approach, integrating AGS, EGS, and conventional methods—to select the best solution for each resource and accelerate deployment with reduced risk. We specialize in co-located, behind-the-meter (BTM) solutions and revitalizing underutilized geothermal fields to create productive, low-carbon energy assets. By applying advanced heat recovery techniques and proven oil and gas technologies, we reduce risk, maximize efficiency, and accelerate time to revenue. With a growing portfolio of international patents and strategic partnerships, GreenFire Energy is driving the transition to sustainable, always-on power—on track to develop 150 MWe of geothermal capacity by 2030 and become a top global geothermal producer by 2040.

For more information: https://www.greenfireenergy.com/

Why This Internship

This is a hands-on corporate development and fundraising role, not a classroom-style internship. The intern will work directly with senior leadership during a live Series B capital raise, supporting investor diligence, valuation analysis, and strategic positioning. By the end of the internship, the intern will have gained direct exposure to venture capital fundraising, energy project economics, and executive-level decision-making in a high-growth clean energy company.

Job Title and Work Location

  • Work Location: Remote (U.S. based)
  • Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, standard business hours
  • Duration: May-August 2026 (10 weeks in summer, start and end dates negotiable)

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Reporting to the VP, Strategy and Corporate Development, the Investment Analyst Intern will play a key role in supporting the company’s Series B fundraising process and broader corporate development activities. Working closely with the VP of Strategy & Corporate Development, this intern will help manage investor materials, organize and maintain the data room, prepare financial and strategic analyses, and coordinate communications with prospective investors. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to synthesize complex information into concise outputs, and a high level of professionalism when interacting with internal stakeholders and external partners. In addition, the intern will support market research, competitive analysis, and strategic planning efforts that inform both fundraising narratives and long-term company strategy. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in venture capital fundraising, emerging energy technologies, and corporate strategy within a rapidly evolving sector.

Series B Fundraising Support

  • Maintain and continuously update the Series B data room, ensuring accuracy, organization, and version control across all files.
  • Coordinate and track investor requests, due diligence questions, and required documentation.
  • Support preparation of investor materials, including pitch decks, company overviews, financial summaries, technical appendices, and data analyses.
  • Assist in managing the communication pipeline with prospective investors—scheduling meetings, tracking outreach, and capturing key discussion points.

 

Investment Analysis & Valuation Support

  • Conduct financial analyses to support valuation, including market comps, sensitivity tables, revenue projections, and scenario modeling.
  • Evaluate capital structure, cap table evolution, and implications of terms under consideration.
  • Summarize key financial and operating drivers that impact enterprise value, investor interest, and growth potential.
  • Produce clearly labeled, executive-ready Excel outputs suitable for investor review.
  • Translate model outputs into concise PowerPoint summaries for leadership and investors.

 

Market, Policy & Competitive Research

  • Perform market research to support strategic positioning of the company, including:
    • Industry trends in geothermal, renewable energy, and energy transition markets
    • Competitive landscape and technology comparisons
    • Policy, regulatory, and incentive frameworks impacting project economics
  • Develop concise strategic briefs and insights to inform fundraising messaging and investor discussions.
  • Deliver 2–5 page strategic briefs or slides synthesizing findings into clear implications for fundraising and growth strategy.

 

Internal Coordination & Project Management

  • Track the status of all investor interactions, deliverables, timelines, and open items to ensure a seamless fundraising process.
  • Interface with finance, engineering, and operations teams to collect inputs needed for investor deliverables.
  • Help maintain a structured internal knowledge bank of documents, analyses, and reference materials for corporate development activities.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Prepare custom analyses, presentations, or research requested by the VP of Strategy & Corporate Development.
  • Contribute to modeling, graphics, or data summaries that enhance clarity and impact of leadership communications.
  • Support organizational efficiency by streamlining documentation and reporting processes.

Mentorship & Learning

  • The intern will receive direct mentorship from the VP of Strategy & Corporate Development, including regular check-ins, feedback on deliverables, and exposure to investor meetings. The role is designed to provide meaningful responsibility while building practical skills in finance, strategy, and capital markets.

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a degree in business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation, and capital raising processes.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills with the ability to build clean, well-structured decks, visuals, and perform structured financial analysis with minimal supervision.
  • Professional communication skills and ability to work with external stakeholders (investors, partners, advisors).
  • Highly organized with ability to maintain detailed tracking of investor requests, data room updates, and deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a fast moving, unstructured environment with evolving priorities and synthesizing large amounts of qualitative and quantitative information for leadership.

 

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, due diligence, or transaction execution (school projects or internships).
  • Familiarity with valuation techniques (comparables, DCF, sensitivity analysis).
  • Experience preparing or managing a data room, or exposure to M&A / venture capital processes.
  • Knowledge of energy markets, clean tech, or infrastructure investing.
  • Ability to build concise memos, strategic briefs, and executive summaries for leadership.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to safeguard confidentiality in sensitive corporate processes.

 

Class Level Eligibility 

This internship is open to upper-level students and Master-level students that meet the requirements.

 

Required Materials

  • Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript

 

Funding: Stipend of $6,320 - This role is funded by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth.