Impact Management & Communications Specialist

Laird Norton Wetherby • Seattle, WA

2d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Laird Norton Wetherby (LNW) is seeking a full-time Impact Management & Communications Specialist to join our team. Nature of the Role We are seeking a strategic, data-driven impact professional who combines subject matter expertise with strong communication and collaboration skills. While this role reports to the Chief Impact Officer, you will also partner with others across the firm including the Chief Investment Officer, Investment Analysts, Portfolio Management & Investment Committee, Marketing & Communications, Business Development teams as well as our clients and internal client facing professionals. Impact measurement, management and reporting (IMM) is a key aspect of our work and the value we deliver to clients. This cross-functional role combines impact management, measurement and reporting; strategic client communications; client education; and data operations. You will support our day-to-day IMM work and lead the development of tailored impact reports, manage impact data systems, synthesize complex datasets into compelling narratives, and support the firm's thought leadership in impact investing. You'll be instrumental in helping clients understand both the financial and impact outcomes of their portfolios, while advancing the firm's reputation as a leader in the field.

Requirements

• Have 7-10 years of relevant experience in impact measurement, evaluation, management and reporting
• Demonstrate passion for and experience in impact investing
• Knowledge of impact investing market, including major fund managers and measurement frameworks
• Understanding of impact investing strategies
• Proficiency in financial analysis and portfolio management concepts
• Demonstrate interest in investment management and manager research and due diligence
• Strong presentation skills and comfort with client-facing interactions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Collaborative approach with ability to work effectively across different functions
• Display excellent organizational, communication and social skills, and take immediate ownership of your work
• Demonstrate proficiency of Microsoft Office suite (with an emphasis on Excel)
• Strong quantitative skills with experience in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, PowerBI)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IMM frameworks such as the Impact Management Project, IRIS+, B Impact Assessment, IFC’s Operating Principles for Impact Management, etc. is a plus
• Familiarity with IMM systems and software tools (e.g., Clarity AI, YourStake, MSCI, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with Morningstar Direct, Bloomberg, Addepar, eVestment is a plus
• Experience with data analytics and relational databases and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
• Experience with client reporting platforms and CRM systems (Salesforce in particular) is a plus
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity
• Have a strong work ethic and team orientation
• Possess an analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic vision for evolving the firm's impact measurement and management (IMM) approach and classification framework
• Coordinate collection, management, and analysis of fund manager impact data (quantitative and qualitative) leveraging AI wherever possible
• Manage annual manager impact survey process, analyze trends, and deliver data-driven insights leveraging AI wherever possible
• Lead efforts to assess, engage with and measure progress over time of fund managers across impact dimensions
• Monitor impact and impact risks during diligence and throughout portfolio lifecycle
• Research and maintain understanding of emerging IMM best practices and frameworks (IRIS+, IMP, BIA, IFC Principles) and regulatory developments
• Develop relationships with data providers and analytics software platforms (Clarity AI, YourStake, MSCI)
• Design and implement impact measurement frameworks aligned with client objectives and industry standards
• Lead development of the firm's annual impact report, including content strategy and design
• Oversee the production of quarterly impact investment profiles, leveraging AI wherever possible
• Produce custom client impact reports, leveraging AI wherever possible
• Translate technical impact data into accessible, high-quality insights and engaging narratives for clients and stakeholders
• Create educational materials, webinars, and presentations on impact investing topics
• Visualize impact data using tools like Power BI to enhance client understanding
• Ensure reporting aligns with client values, goals, and theory of change frameworks
• Support thought leadership through articles, white papers, and conference participation
• Collaborate with marketing & communications to elevate the firm’s impact brand and voice
• Join client meetings to present impact reports and explain methodologies
• Conduct client education sessions on impact investing trends and opportunities
• Tailor communications to clients at different stages of their impact journey
• Support client advisors with training materials and conversation frameworks
• Collaborate with relationship managers to identify impact investing opportunities
• Address client questions and concerns regarding impact measurement and reporting
• Own and manage the firm’s impact data infrastructure, including databases, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accessibility across teams and systems
• Partner with IT and analytics teams to improve data workflows and automation
• Track and report on internal impact KPIs and portfolio-level metrics
• Support ad hoc data requests and analyses for investment and client teams
• Duties and Responsibilities will increase and vary based on needs of business.

Benefits

• We provide a competitive salary commensurate with your experience and skills and offer an annual bonus program based on company and individual success, business development incentives and company equity opportunities.
• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous time off, flexible spending plans for health care and dependent care, 401(k) plan, educational reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed