Company DescriptionRockCreek is a leading global investment firm that applies cutting-edge technology and innovation to investments. Launched in 2003 by a team from the World Bank, RockCreek provides OCIO services and multi-asset class solutions for institutional clients, as well as manages direct investment vehicles focused on venture and growth stage companies. Today, RockCreek has approximately $16 billion in assets under management across its business lines. RockCreek is 100% employee-owned and a majority diverse owned firm, with over 80% of the management team from diverse backgrounds.Smart Futures is Rock Creek’s direct investing arm, focused on investing in high-growth companies with pragmatic and proven solutions that have a positive impact on sustainability and the environment. Smart Futures currently manages ~$600 million on the platform, investing from Series A through growth stage into companies across the energy transition.Job DescriptionRockCreek’s Smart Futures team is looking to hire an MBA intern for the summer to contribute to all parts of the team’s activities, including investment thesis generation, deal sourcing, and diligence for active opportunities. In addition to supporting the team in its day-to-day operations, the intern will also complete a summer project focused on developing an investment thesis and target recommendations for a core Smart Futures thematic area. Smart Futures’ key sectors include energy and utilities, the built environment, manufacturing and industrials, and supply chain and mobility.We are a small, nimble team that works closely together, and you will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by all team members. Additionally, the Smart Futures MBA intern will have the opportunity to participate in RockCreek’s broader internship programming, including educational and social events.This is a paid 10-week internship program, ideally from beginning of June to mid-August 2024 (we will ultimately coordinate a mutually agreeable start date and timeline with selected candidate). High performing interns may be offered the opportunity to continue working with the team through the fall, and/or considered for full-time roles post-graduation, depending on Smart Futures team needs.QualificationsMBA candidate who has completed the first year of their programIdeally located at RockCreek HQ in DC through the summer; but we are potentially open to NYC for the right candidateInterest in evaluating growth stage investments, building long-term sector expertise, and cultivating relationships with venture and growth equity firms and founders in the energy/climate spacePrevious energy sector/climate experience (as either an operator, investor, or consultant) is preferredInterest in working in a highly entrepreneurial, self-motivated environmentDesire to work with a small, highly collaborative teamDeep sense of integrity, EQ, and professional maturityAdditional InformationFor additional information on RockCreek, please visit https://therockcreekgroup.comFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rock-creek-group/RockCreek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or age.