ABOUT ALDER POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Alder Point Capital Management is a real assets investment firm that specializes in U.S. farmland and timberland. We invest in high-quality properties in climate-resilient regions and partner with local operators to create value for investors, with a focus on financial returns, risk management, and community partnerships. Our approach is to use regenerative land management practices and sustainability interventions to enhance financial returns. We are committed to delivering positive climate, biodiversity, water, and rural prosperity outcomes through our portfolio. Learn more at alderpoint.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Investment Associate plays a key role on the investment team, working closely with Alder Point’s senior leadership to source, evaluate, and execute farmland and/or timberland investments across multiple regions in the U.S. Responsibilities include investment due diligence, financial modeling, industry & regional market research, and investment recommendation drafting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of experience in farmland/forestland investment, environmental markets, real estate, private equity, investment banking, or a related field
• Personal integrity, positive reputation for honesty and transparency, and commitment to excellence

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPETENCIES:

• Graduate degree in an applicable field, such as finance, economics, business, natural resources, agriculture or forestry
• Passion for sustainable investments in agriculture, food systems, timberland, infrastructure, or related sectors
• Technical training in production agriculture, forestry, or nature-based climate mitigation
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation expertise
• Strong deal execution and due diligence capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience managing multiple projects in a fast-based environment
• Ability to work in a small, growing firm, where employees contribute to overall firm success through special projects and tasks that may fall outside the scope of their primary role
  Location: This in-person role is based in Boulder County, Colorado. Office relocation is underway, with a final location expected in Louisville, Lafayette, or Boulder. Alder Point will not consider applicants seeking remote roles.

• With direction from senior investment team members, lead financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence processes on potential investment properties
• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities through regional market research and property sourcing resources.
• Conduct in-depth market and industry research on natural resource commodities
• Assist in negotiating property acquisitions
• Draft investment committee presentations and memos
• Lead special projects, such as evaluation of technology solutions for investment analysis and management, impact measurement efforts, and response to client inquiries
• This role will require 1-3 weeks of travel per quarter