Business Development Analyst

Business Development Analyst

Gaiascope, Inc.

Business Development Analyst • Full-time · Analyst • 1-10 employees · Energy • Fully remote

Gaiascope, Inc. is hiring a Business Development Analyst to work on its Sustainable Energy Services team. Gaiascope is a leading climate tech company focused on electricity price forecasting and related services, with a B2B SaaS business for sustainable energy assets (e.g., wind, solar, energy storage, demand response) as well as a managed LP fund. Gaiascope is currently focused on ramping up B2B client sales after successfully launching its first SaaS products with multiple global multibillion-dollar clients in 2022. We have participated in Y Combinator and raised funding from premier Silicon Valley and Wall Street investors. Our internally managed fund generated a 66% return in 2022 with multiple rounds of oversubscribed funding.

The ideal candidate will exhibit top notch motivation to deliver the highest quality work within set deadlines, and will be extremely detail-oriented, curious, communicative, and self-driven. 1-5 years of prior experience working in a business development-type position and experience in the Energy sector is preferred. This position will work closely with one of Gaiascope’s co-founders as well as the leads on Business Development and Product who work to acquire and manage clients, as well as generate and expand client services.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work alongside senior members of the Energy Services team to originate and manage clients within the North American power markets • Analysis of energy markets including identifying target clients • Detailed analysis of client needs including generation portfolio, financial strategies, and development plans • Creation of marketing materials targeting clients • Generating analysis and reports covering Gaiascope trading recommendations and other services for current and targeted clients • Support senior members in development of additional services for clients • Prepare internal reports covering Gaiascope activity including client acquisition, sales pipeline, and client engagement • Provide support to all Gaiascope departments to help accomplish their goals

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of finance or business development experience • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills • Python, Jupyter, Snowflake and other technical knowledge ideal but not required • Interest in the North American energy industry (prior experience is a plus) • Proactive attitude, detail-oriented and excellent communication skills • Bachelor’s degree preferred

What We Offer:

Gaiascope is an accomplished and rapidly growing climate tech startup in the sustainable energy sector. We have achieved a lot in a few years and are looking for self-driven, motivated, and collaborative people to join our team. • Opportunity to work with an innovative team on big, impactful problems • Join a fast-growing startup with a supportive investor base • Competitive pay and opportunity for equity • Ability to work from home • Diverse work with chance to experience all aspects of a premiere start-up • Get involved at the beginning of emerging technologies that will revolutionize (and are already revolutionizing) human society, and enable a sustainable future for our species

Employee Programs & Benefits:

Gaiascope offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees and their families. These include: • Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits • Employee assistance & wellness programs • Parental and family leave policies • Competitive paid time off • Continued learning opportunities

Visit https://gaia-scope.com to learn more.

Initial interview: 30 min. Video format, with senior Business Development team member. Walk through resume and present example of prior work product.

Second interview: 30 min. Video format, with founder. Walk through the 'why' behind your career choices to date, what experience you hope to gain from this position at Gaiascope and your long-term career goals. Be prepared to ask questions about Gaiascope and to learn as much as you can about our internal processes for business development, where you would fit in, and opportunities for collaboration.

Third interview: 30 min. Video format, with TBD member from Gaiascope team.

Be prepared to provide examples of your prior work product and at least two references (one colleague, one supervisor).