Associate - Investment Operations

ImpactAssets

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate – Investment Operations role will be a critical part of the Investment Services team, which supports investment execution and post-investment management and monitoring for private debt and equity impact investments that are recommended by our donors/clients. The Investment Services team engages with mission-driven entrepreneurs and fund managers, assesses them for investment eligibility, reviews and executes subscription/investment agreements, enters investment transactions, manages corporate actions, and monitors investment activity, reporting and valuations. This role is a part of the engine at the heart of ImpactAssets’ mission and the team that catalyzes our clients’ capital toward social and environmental progress. The ideal Associate candidate has a service heart, a meticulous eye for detail, and is energized by being in the flow of investment activity, evaluating deal documents and thinking through the long-term effects of varied terms and structures. This role is essential in delivering quality service to internal and external clients alike, which requires an analytical, organized, flexible and energetic self-starter. This is an excellent opportunity for a high performer to gain exposure to and develop expertise in the full spectrum of impact investing players, investments, impact themes and structures. The ideal candidate has had exposure to private investments and is eager to take on the challenge of supporting the monitoring and management of a rapidly growing investment portfolio. This role is a full-time, remote position and can be performed from anywhere in the US, with a requirement to work East Coast business hours. As a remote, people-first culture, we care deeply about our team members’ connections to one another, and as such, travel 1-2 times per year to company events will be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in accounting, finance, data science, investment operations, financial services, or investment management
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Exposure to impact investing and/or private market investing across asset classes (debt, equity, real assets, project finance) and investment types
Demonstrable investment experience with private debt/equity structures and private funds a plus
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Experience with data entry and working with large datasets
Prior experience with investment management systems a plus
Prior experience with ticket management systems a plus
Proven fluency in Excel
Quick learner, with the ability to quickly parse and understand a variety of lengthy investment documents and structures
Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
Pride in efficient processing and quick response times
Highly attuned organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor, ability to work independently, and prioritize competing demands
Experience working in a virtual working environment preferred

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable investment experience with private debt/equity structures and private funds
Prior experience with investment management systems
Prior experience with ticket management systems
Experience working in a virtual working environment

Responsibilities

Investment Data Entry: Data entry, updates, and integrity protection of investments within multiple investment management systems. Creation of loan schedules and interest accruals, entry of payments and valuations.
Investment Actions: Support swift response to all investment notifications and corporate actions via ticket management system. Review and support execution for assigned investment actions.
Portfolio Monitoring: Monitor expected or overdue loan payments and maturity. Monitor direct equity portfolio and subsequent priced rounds. Conduct periodic research of potentially distressed investments to inform Portfolio Health Monitoring.
Reporting: Log and save investment reporting for internal and client access, and secure past due reporting. Identification of positive portfolio news in reports, newsletters, and other communications, to give voice to and amplify the positive impact of our Portfolio.
Client Experience and Operational Excellence: Identify new process improvements to maintain a world-class, efficient operation. Support cross-functional projects and process improvement opportunities. Other, as assigned/appropriate.