We’re financing the future of energy
Crux is the capital platform for the clean economy. We modernize capital raising and deployment for clean energy and critical infrastructure with solutions across advisory, investments, technology, and intelligence.
Our team of 95+ is composed of experts in energy, tax, finance, government, and technology. We have raised $77 million in capital from some of the best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, New System Ventures, Overture, Ardent Venture Partners, QED, Canapi, and others. These funds are joined by strategic investors including Pattern Energy, Clearway Energy, EDF Renewables, Intersect Power, LS Power, Orsted, Hartree Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures.
An inflection point in American energy and manufacturing
Energy demand is growing for the first time in decades, driving an urgent need for more affordable and reliable electricity. More electricity requires new clean energy infrastructure and strong domestic supply chains for minerals and components — as well as large amounts of capital.
Traditional project financing is opaque, fragmented, and analog. At Crux, we’re changing that. Through unmatched insights and expertise, white-glove service, purpose-built tools, and risk underwriting, we power a more prosperous, clean, and secure energy future.
We are scaling quickly and looking for team members who are eager to combine deep expertise with an AI- and tech-forward mindset.
The Opportunity
We are adding an Associate to our Industry Coverage team. Industry coverage is responsible for building relationships with and advising developers, IPPs, utilities, manufacturers, and sponsors on capital structure & formation across debt, tax equity, tax credits and future financial products.
What You'll Do
Support senior colleague client coverage, helping with relationship-building, follow-through, and excellent day-to-day execution.
Build relationships with working-level contacts at client organizations and develop exposure to senior stakeholders over time.
Learn and apply Crux Market Intelligence, product knowledge, and market context to help clients understand opportunities across the clean energy capital stack.
Support execution across Crux’s capital markets and advisory products, including debt, tax credits, tax equity, and M&A advisory mandates.
Assist with client onboarding and ongoing engagement with Crux’s software and Intelligence platforms.
Coordinate with internal product groups and partner teams to support active mandates and broader client needs.
Help prepare client-facing materials, including pitch decks, market updates, buyer lists, teaser and CIM support materials, process trackers, and financial analyses (financial models).
Support transaction execution workstreams such as diligence coordination, process management, and outreach preparation for live mandates.
Gather and relay customer feedback to Product, Operations, and software teams to improve client workflows and Crux’s offering.
Contribute to Market Intelligence content and participate in webinars, events, and internal knowledge-building over time.
What makes this opportunity distinctive
Opportunity to work across advisory, capital, software, and intelligence in a more integrated model than traditional investment banking or project finance roles.
Exposure to senior leadership, top-tier sponsors and strategics, and a wide range of transaction types across the clean energy ecosystem.
Chance to help build Crux’s M&A advisory capability from the ground up while also developing strong client coverage instincts.
Competitive compensation, flexible working culture, and a mission-driven environment focused on accelerating the energy transition.
Support the growth of a developing book of business; assist in nurturing and growing buyers and investors through the customer lifecycle to help scale tax credit transactions and reach targeted outcomes.
Serve as a support resource to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, including assisting in developing strategies to meet clients needs.
Help educate buyers and investors on risks and assist in proactively addressing transaction issues.
Help generate new leads through conferences, networking, outreach, and other creative methods.
Begin building credibility and relationships with key contacts at corporates, family offices, accounting and tax firms, and banks.
Help educate buyers and investors on the critical role of the Crux platform in tax credit transactions and assist in demonstrating how to utilize Crux for more effective and efficient outcomes.
What You Bring
2–4+ years of experience in power and utilities, renewables, clean energy finance, infrastructure investment banking, project finance, or a closely related advisory role.
Exposure to transactions across some mix of debt, equity, M&A, tax equity, or tax credits, with a solid understanding of how deals work even if not yet leading processes independently.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience with project cash flows, valuation, sensitivities, and transaction support materials.
Experience preparing client or investor materials such as pitch books, internal memos, CIMs, teasers, and buyer or investor lists.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain high standards in a fast-moving environment.
Clear written and verbal communication, strong professional judgment, and a client-service mindset.
Excitement about clean energy, technology-enabled financial services, and the opportunity to help build a new M&A advisory franchise within Crux.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
FINRA SIE, Series 79, and 63, or willingness to obtain them under Crux’s broker-dealer sponsorship.
What We Bring
Backing, traction & brand:
We have raised $77 million in capital from some of the best venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Lowercarbon Capital, New System Ventures, Ardent Venture Partners, Pattern, Clearway, EDFR, Intersect, LS Power, Orsted, Hartree Partners, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, and OMERS Ventures.
Have been profitable and are growing exponentially
We have closed over 130+ transactions in just the last 2 years, facilitating billions of dollars of capital flowing into renewables projects
Culture & working dynamic
Remote-first operating model: Work from anywhere in the US and Canada, or work out of our optional offices in DC (open), NYC (opening Q1’26). Optional co-working opportunities with co-workers in Bay Area, Seattle, Denver, Boston, LA, and beyond.
High growth & high ownership culture: We grow quickly by giving extremely talented people a lot of responsibility.
Best of financial services & technology: We have brought together a team that are experts in clean energy finance, and the best technologies. Use your expertise while getting to be on the cutting edge of applying AI to your day and your clients’ experience.
Regular team offsites: We sustain culture by bringing the entire company together 3 times a year. Individual teams may also meet up more frequently.
Benefits
Healthcare: We cover 100% of premiums for employees with a variety of plans on Aetna (nationwide) and Kaiser (WA and California) and subsidize 70% for dependents (total as a group), if relevant.
Dental & vision: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and 50% for dependents (each), if relevant.
Holidays: 10 company holidays per year.
Paid time off: 20 days per year.
401k: We support a 401k account but don't have a matching program set up at this time (typical for an early-stage startup).
Parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Compensation:
Total cash compensation: $150,000s-$200,000s, depending on years of exp. & revenue scope, not inclusive of equity value.
Opportunity to exceed bonus targets based on team and individual performance.
Stock options in a rapidly growing company.
Values
Care for each other: We want to work on a team where people support each other - in their growth, in their work, and towards our shared mission. When we do that, we have fun.
Build and improve rapidly: We move quickly. To do that, we focus, consistently ask ourselves if we are prioritizing the right things, and execute them as best as possible.
Focus unremittingly on customers: Our first obligation is to our customers and partners, and we keep their needs front and center in everything we do.
Demonstrate ownership: We are all owners of Crux. This is our team, our company, our product and we show that to each other.
Convene a team that reflects the breadth of experiences in the country: We’re building a team with a wide range of backgrounds and a culture where everyone can thrive.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.