Business Development Intern, Sustainability

Canaccord Genuity LLC • Boston, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern