Investment Professional - Impact Investing
New York, US
What it's about
In this position, you will join PG Impact Investments' Private Debt team in New York with responsibilities across all aspects of private debt investments in Latin America, including sourcing, due diligence, structuring, deal execution, ongoing monitoring and value creation. Other responsibilities include conducting research projects and designing and producing marketing material, when necessary.
Your tasks will include:
- Performing and selectively leading quantitative and qualitative analysis of social enterprises, including financial modeling, credit risk assessment, industry research and operational analysis
- Working within a deal team to develop investment structure, conduct on site due diligence and produce investment recommendations
- Contributing to the negotiation and drafting of legal transaction documentation, coordinating with internal and external counterparties
- Supporting portfolio companies throughout investment period, including 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
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 5 years of relevant work experience in financial services, preferably direct private equity, debt or mezzanine experience with an investment fund focused on Latin America
- Experience in performing due diligence and/or risk assessments on Latin American companies (such as growth stage businesses or social enterprises)
- Network and relationships to potential investees across Latin America
- Demonstrated passion for impact investing, development finance or social enterprise work
- Familiarity with the latest impact measurement & management approaches
- Self-motivated and proactive team player with entrepreneurial mindset as well as excellent analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Undergraduate 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 contribute to the 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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