Investment Officer / Investment Associate , Impact Investing, Family Office / Foundation, London, UK
Background
We are interested in on-going exploratory discussions with talented people for our favourite Impact Investing focussed, large single family office and private foundation. While in no rush to hire, we are looking for a very rare and particular combination of skills, values and character so are always keen to connect. For the right person and mutual fit we will open the opportunity.
We have been helping to build the Impact Investing team as part of planned, sustainable growth over a number of years. The firm's mission is to continue to provide substantial, patient, flexible capital for positive social and economic impact serving the most vulnerable people globally.
Key sectoral interest areas include Agriculture; Energy Access; Affordable Housing; Financial Inclusion.
Our client can be courageous and creative in achieving this mission: through early stage and pilot high-impact business models in pioneer or difficult and under served markets, to supporting the growth of more mature funds and businesses in the area - including direct and intermediated funds investments.
The Opportunity
To work in a growing team of highly regarded Investment Professionals in the expanding and rewarding field of Impact Investing.
To be a key part of a well funded, mission driven organisation delivering urgent and systemic change at scale with other commercial grade colleagues.
To work with in uniquely rewarding balance of high degree of autonomy and full support from more experienced colleagues.
To achieve a work/life balance rarely seen in high quality buyside firms.
There is great flexibility in hybrid working mostly from home including regular weekly get-together days in the office with colleagues.
To leverage your existing transaction experience for real impact.
To make a real difference: As a financially independent philanthropy there is a unique freedom to address challenging and potentially controversial issues that others avoid.
Key responsibilities
In a small, elite team you will have significant exposure to more experienced colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.
To lead multiple transactions, and to take true deal responsibility in a very flat and supportive structure.
Working with an excellent sourcing team you will be responsible for analysis, management and exit of investments as your Impact Investing acumen grows.
Contributing to, or leading special projects including market research, strategy and development of investment processes.
Talent skills and background
c2-9 years relevant Professional Experience, including a foundation in Corporate Finance related work at a major Financial Institution: eg M&A or Leveraged Finance at an Investment Bank, or private investments at a Private Equity / Private Credit firm.
Real technical skills including hands-on financial analysis and modeling of investments.
Particular experience with Private Debt transactions.
Passion for, interest in or understanding of Emerging Markets. Specifically Sub-Saharan Africa; South East Asia.
Shared passion for making a long term positive impact, and a keenness to learn to apply impact analysis to investments.
Aligned personal values and mission.
Keen to work in a warm collegiate culture of great characters with low ego and high ability.
To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact duncan@hedgeimpact.com.
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Investment Officer / Investment Associate, Impact Investing, Family Office / Foundation in London employer: Hedge Impact headhunting
Join a leading family office in London that champions Impact Investing, where you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating positive social and economic change. Enjoy a unique work culture that prioritises work/life balance, offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, and fosters professional growth through collaboration with experienced colleagues. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your financial expertise for meaningful impact while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.
