Business Development Intern, Sustainability

Business Development Intern - Sustainability

Location: Boston Office, Hybrid

Schedule: 10-20 hours per week

Duration: 4-6 months 

Canaccord Genuity is the global full-service investment banking division of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX: CF, LSE: CF.), offering institutional and corporate clients idea-driven investment banking, merger and acquisition, research, and sales and trading services from offices in 10 countries worldwide.  Our team of over 800 capital markets and advisory professionals has industry and transactional expertise in several key sectors of the global economy.  We are committed to providing valued services to our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their business and operating as a gold standard independent investment bank.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial, team-oriented, self-motivated and driven individual to support our Sustainability Investment Banking group. Interns will experience the culture of Canaccord Genuity by playing an integral role in supporting senior bankers to help identify and engage with companies in sustainability‑driven or ESG‑relevant sectors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support senior bankers in identifying founder‑owned, privately held, and management‑owned companies that may benefit from sustainability‑related advisory services or capital solutions.
• Conduct sustainability‑focused market mapping to identify emerging companies across areas such as clean technology, circular economy, climate tech, resource efficiency, and responsible supply chains.
• Help with outreach campaigns by drafting targeted emails and materials that speak to sustainability themes and our advisory offerings.
• Maintain and update CRM entries, ensuring company profiles, sustainability attributes, and meeting notes are accurate and complete.
• Support pipeline tracking for sustainability‑focused companies and developing relationships.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND:

• Rising senior or current Master’s student at a leading college or university. 
• Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Marketing, Economics or Finance majors preferred.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
• Resourceful self-starter; able to work autonomously
• Demonstrated team player

Driven by your success 

A career at Canaccord Genuity means working for a client-centric organization with a global reach across 10 countries.  We are driven to achieve for our clients, our shareholders and each other – our people and culture are at the heart of our success. No matter what your role, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference through your ideas and hard-work and be rewarded for your performance.  

Driven by diversity and inclusivity 

Canaccord Genuity is committed to encouraging a diverse workforce and to promoting a respectful and inclusive culture in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their potential. We recognize that diversity across our business strengthens relationships, enables more innovative solutions for our clients, as well as creating a more stimulating place to work. Building and developing a truly varied team of talented people from all walks of life is essential for tackling new global challenges, adapting to changing markets and appealing to an increasingly diverse client base.