Job Requisition ID #

25WD86082

Position Overview

This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, mission-driven leader who is interested in leveraging philanthropic capital and impact investing to address climate change. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Investment Lead will oversee and grow a portfolio of strategic investments in early-stage decarbonization technologies and LP positions in funds aligned with Autodesk Foundation’s thesis on energy and materials.  This Energy & Materials portfolio is one of three Impact Opportunity Areas (IOA)  that the Foundation focuses on where we take an impact-first investment approach towards portfolio construction and management.  You’ll work as an integral member of the Foundation portfolio team that spans investment, engagement and impact measurement across the IOAs. 

Key Responsibilities

Lead deal process end to end from sourcing, due diligence, investment to exit 

Perform detailed technological, financial and market due diligence of potential grants and investments

Oversee an annual funding allocation and present deals to investment committee

Provide diligence support as needed on cross-Autodesk initiatives that intersect with climate technologies, including our corporate carbon credits portfolio

Track overall health and trajectory of E&M portfolio

Support portfolio company governance, i.e. serve in select board observer roles 

Drive portfolio companies’ accountability towards outcomes with the impact measurement team during annual reporting cycles

Deepen networks with venture funds, accelerators, philanthropies, and other corporates working in climate mitigation and related sectors

Serve as a subject matter expert on the evolving climate tech landscape and represent the Foundation at industry events

Conduct sector and industry analyses to sharpen and refine our investment thesis as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of work experience in relevant fields such as impact investing, venture philanthropy, and/or direct experience working in climate tech ventures in a strategic leadership or investment function.

Understanding of impact measurement frameworks related to GHG reduction and decarbonization

Knowledge of construction, manufacturing and/or engineering industries a plus

Deep analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Experience with market, financial and business model analysis

Proven communications skills, both written and verbal, to distill complex and voluminous information into cogent and concise analysis for a variety of stakeholders

Collaborative: You thrive in team environments, believing that different perspectives and inclusive collaboration are essential to achieving success.

Adaptable: You excel in fast-paced environments, learn quickly, and are open to change and new ideas.

Attention to detail, coupled with the ability to think strategically and understand broader organizational contexts.

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

 

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

 

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $148,200 and $239,800. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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