Switch ON - Senior Analyst

Position Summary:

The Sr. Analyst - Accelerator will be a critical member of SwitchON's Greenovation Hub, strengthening sourcing, evaluation, and support of climate-focused startups and NGOs.

The role requires strong analytical ability, financial acumen, research skills, and excellent communication to work effectively with founders, investors, and grassroots innovators.

Key Responsibilities:

Opportunity Hunting:

- Scout high-potential startups and grassroots organisations via research, events, and networks

- Identify solutions in climate tech, agri-tech, renewable energy, and clean air sectors

Evaluation & Investment Support:

- Analyse business models, traction, team capabilities, and financial health

- Prepare investment memos and financial models; assist with presentations to investment committees

Founder Readiness & Documentation:

- Build structured data rooms and investor-ready documentation

- Support accelerator programs (bootcamps, pitch days) with content and reporting

Sector Research & Insights:

- Conduct in-depth research to track trends and create reports/whitepapers

- Provide insights to guide pipeline development and fund strategy

Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Work closely with the core investment and program team

- Represent EarthON in external stakeholder engagements (founders, investors, NGOs, ecosystem players)

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Educational Qualification:

- No strict requirement; exposure to entrepreneurship, E-Cells, or startup ecosystems preferred

- Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related fields is a plus

Experience:

- 6-8 years of relevant experience in startups, consulting, or strategy

- Experience in climate innovation, sustainability, or accelerator/incubator programs is desirable

Skills & Attributes:

- Strong ownership mindset; proactive and detail-oriented

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

- Strong research, analytical, and financial modeling skills

- Ability to thrive in unstructured, entrepreneurial environments

- Collaborative, founder-first culture fit