Sustainable Finance Consultant Trainee / Intern (Remote)

Job Title: Sustainable Finance Consultant Trainee / Intern (Remote)

Location: Remote (North America – EST preferred)

Commitment: Part-time or Full-time (Minimum 15 hours/week)

Duration: Minimum 3 months

Compensation: Unpaid internship with certification, stock options, commission opportunities, mentorship, and potential future employment.

About 47Pitches

47Pitches is a startup and investor ecosystem that connects entrepreneurs, students, consultants, and investors through innovation challenges, startup competitions, and collaborative projects. Working closely with WeNetwork, 47Pitches provides hands-on opportunities for aspiring consultants to gain real-world experience while helping startups and businesses advance their sustainability and ESG initiatives.

Although applications are submitted through WeNetwork, most day-to-day collaboration and project work takes place within the 47Pitches community.

Why Join Us?

This internship is designed to give you practical consulting experience while working with startups, founders, investors, and sustainability professionals from around the world.

During your internship, you'll have opportunities to:

• Work directly with innovative startups and small businesses.
• Gain practical experience in sustainable finance, ESG, and responsible investing.
• Participate in consulting projects rather than simulated assignments.
• Collaborate with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals through the 47Pitches platform.
• Build your professional network within the startup and sustainability ecosystem.
• Earn a Sustainable Finance Consultant Certification upon successful completion.
• Receive a performance-based reference letter.
• Become eligible for stock options, commission opportunities, and future employment as our organizations continue to grow.

What You'll Do

Sustainable Finance Research

• Research sustainable finance trends, ESG regulations, impact investing, climate finance, and green financial instruments.
• Analyze emerging sustainability frameworks and responsible investment practices.
• Support ESG reporting and financial sustainability assessments.

Consulting Projects

• Assist startups and businesses in integrating ESG principles into their financial and business strategies.
• Help develop Public Interactive ESG Roadmaps (PIERs) to support long-term sustainability planning.
• Contribute to impact measurement and sustainability consulting initiatives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work alongside startup founders, consultants, investors, and sustainability professionals.
• Participate in discussions surrounding ESG adoption, sustainable investment, and corporate sustainability.
• Support business outreach, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem development through 47Pitches and WeNetwork.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for motivated students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals with an interest in:

• Sustainable Finance
• ESG
• Impact Investing
• Corporate Sustainability
• Financial Analysis
• Economics
• Business Strategy
• Accounting
• Environmental Studies

Previous consulting experience is not required. We value curiosity, initiative, strong communication skills, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.

Internship Details

• Fully remote
• Flexible schedule
• Minimum 15 hours per week
• Team meetings twice per week (1–2 hours each)
• Minimum commitment of 3 months



How to Apply

Applications are managed through WeNetwork.

Apply here:

https://www.wenetwork.app/Sustainable-Finance

If you're looking to gain real consulting experience while working with startups, investors, and sustainability leaders, we'd love to hear from you.

Join 47Pitches and WeNetwork to help shape the future of sustainable finance and responsible innovation.