VC Associate @ NextEra in San Francisco, CA

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Next Era Energy Investments is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Investment Professional
, ideally located in Washington DC, to join our dynamic corporate venture capital team. The title, Associate or Senior Associate, will be commensurate with experience and background. This is a high-impact role focused on identifying and investing in early-stage companies across enterprise technology
, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
. You’ll be expected to source, evaluate, and lead investments in startups that align with both strategic priorities and emerging innovation in these fast-evolving sectors.

In this role, you will leverage a wide range of skills, including strong financial and analytical acumen, excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building capabilities, and an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset. Your day-to-day will involve conducting in-depth market research and competitive analysis, developing robust financial models, and crafting compelling investment theses that support Next Era Energy’s long-term strategic vision. You’ll also work closely with internal business units to understand evolving operational needs and identify where technology can drive meaningful transformation.

From deal origination to closing, you’ll lead investment execution—negotiating and structuring venture investments that balance strategic alignment with strong financial returns. Post-investment, you’ll continue to provide guidance and support to portfolio companies, helping them scale and succeed. Building lasting relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry experts will be a key part of your success, as will staying ahead of market trends, regulatory shifts, and new technologies that shape the energy and tech landscapes.

Next Era Energy Investments is a forward-thinking team focused on technology innovation. We offer competitive compensation with performance-based incentives as well as growth and leadership opportunities within a global energy leader.

Please note:

The compensation shown is base pay only and represents an associate position. Total compensation is a combination of base pay, cash bonus and restricted stock units. Base and total pay would be adjusted for a senior associate.

Join us to help shape the future of energy by investing in transformative technologies!

This role will be responsible for researching, screening, and evaluating potential venture capital investments. This position will source new opportunities and lead execution of transactions. Employees in this position conduct rigorous, independent research to evaluate potential investments.

• Research and evaluate potential venture capital investments
• Source new opportunities and lead execution of transactions
• Conduct rigorous, independent research to evaluate potential investments
• Network and build professional relationships
• Lead teams for due diligence
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  5+ years

• Master’s – Business Administration

The estimated base pay for this position is $ to $ per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and…