Investment Manager - Impact Investing
New York, US
What it's about
We are seeking an experienced Debt Investment Manager. In this position you will lead all aspects of private debt transactions for the impact investment team in the New York office; including origination, execution, structuring, pricing, negotiation and ongoing management of all private debt investments. Other responsibilities include conducting research projects and designing and producing marketing material, when necessary.
Your tasks will include:
- Leading quantitative and qualitative analysis of social enterprises, including financial modeling, credit risk assessment, industry research and operational analysis
- Work with deal team to develop investment structure and produce investment recommendations, supervising junior and external resources in this process
- Work with internal and external counterparties on the negotiation of relevant legal agreements and internal processes to close deals
- Serving as ongoing regular PG Impact Investments interface with portfolio company management, supporting and being proactive in all matters arising in the ordinary course of investment management, acting quickly to identify, address and correct issues
- Proactive assistance on investment monitoring, impact reporting and market research
- Support new product and business initiatives for the private debt platform when necessary
- Various ad hoc projects and administration as necessary
- Coach / motivate team members
Only candidates who are US residents or currently hold a valid US work permit can be considered
We are looking for a professional with the willingness and ability to excel within a highly entrepreneurial organization.
The successful candidate should have:
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience in financial services. At least 3-5 years of track record as an investment professional in an impact investment fund, with direct debt investment experience and network in Latin America and other emerging markets
- Proven ability to develop and manage a portfolio of current and future debt investees, identifying and structuring new debt transactions to meet client financing needs
- Transaction experience strongly preferred in any of the following sectors: renewable energy, agriculture, education, healthcare or affordable housing
- Deep network and established relationships to potential investees across Latin America
- Experience in performing due diligence and/or risk assessments on social enterprises
- Demonstrated passion for impact investing, development finance or social enterprise work
- Familiarity with the latest impact measurement & management approaches
- Restructuring experience considered a plus
- Self-motivated and proactive team player with entrepreneurial mindset as well as excellent analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Master's degree from a top-tier university, preferably with a focus on Business Administration, Accounting, Finance and/or Economics and excellent academic record
- Business fluency in Spanish required
What we offer
- Opportunity to play a major role in building out the debt platform of a new impact investing organization with the aim to reach an industry-leading position
- Fostering work environment with a passionate and talented international team in a fast-growing, ambitious company
- Highly professional, intellectually demanding and stimulating work environment
- Flat management structure with significant exposure to senior leaders and decision makers
- Attractive career path with a potential for long-term advancement
- Competitive salary and benefits with performance-related compensation model
- Access to Partners Group's global network, investment know-how and specialist resources
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