Summer Intern, Sustainability
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About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $123 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com.
Position Description
General Atlantic is looking to hire a Summer Intern to join the Sustainability team in our London office. This role will report to the Global Head of Sustainability to support the Sustainability team and our family of portfolio companies, across investment strategies including GA’s Growth Equity, Energy Transition, and Private Credit.
The internship is anticipated to start in the first or second week of June 2026, with a flexible duration. Please note that this is an internship position and does not roll over into a full-time role.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Level Data Management
- Help collect and manage sustainability-related data from portfolio companies, including ESG and climate data.
- Help develop sustainability data infrastructure to enable faster, more comprehensive analysis across the portfolio.
- Assist in the preparation of sustainability scorecards, disclosures, and reporting materials, including refining methodologies for tracking sustainability risk and performance across the portfolio.
Portfolio Engagement
- Support the Sustainability team in our efforts to support portfolio companies in creating value through sustainability (e.g. top line growth, cost reduction and liquidity and exit readiness).
Communications & Investor Relations
- Assist with answering investor inquiries and coordinate with the firm’s Capital Solutions group.
- Maintain and create materials including case studies, investor communications, internal communications, fundraising presentations, and investor reporting.
- Contribute to public-facing reporting efforts, including sustainability reports, white papers, and thought leadership pieces.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a University or Master’s degree program at an accredited institution with a strong academic track record
- Prior experience at a climate investment firm, consulting firm or global corporate preferred
- Knowledge of current sustainability and climate reporting regulations, methodologies and trends
- Highly analytical coupled with strong intuition; able to think and react quickly
- Strong project management skills – time management, pattern recognition, prioritization and strong judgement are critical; ability to work well under pressure without compromising quality
- Strong attention to detail, exceptional follow through and results driven
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a high performing global organization. Highly collaborative and capable of working effectively cross functionally
- Demonstrated maturity and professional presence; comfortable interacting with senior executives
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Highly motivated, inquisitive, and positive attitude
More To Know
The GA office is located at Fortress House, 23 Savile Row, Greater, London W1S 2ET, UK
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
By completing this application, you are consenting to General Atlantic’s processing and use of your personal data. Information on how General Atlantic will use and process your data can be found here: https://www.generalatlantic.com/privacy-notice/
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