Associate, Impact Investments

2 months ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Social Finance Full time

About Us

Social Finance is a national nonprofit and a registered investment advisor (SF Advisors, LLC). We work with the public, private, and social sectors to create partnerships and investments that measurably improve lives. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized over $350 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing.

We are driven by the belief that social and economic systems should enable all people to thrive, and the conviction that we can create the most meaningful and measurable change in our communities when governments and markets work together. Our organization is built upon five core values: people, performance, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

Our work spans three areas: Impact Investing, Impact Advisory, and the Social Finance Institute. Our Impact Investment team designs, launches, and manages impact-first investments. Our Advisory team partners with government and philanthropy leaders to implement data-driven programs for social impact. And through the Social Finance Institute, we aim to build the field and change systems through actionable research, communities of practice, and educational outreach.


The Impact Investments Practice

Through our Impact Investing portfolio, we design, launch, and manage impact-first investments and innovative financing solutions that generate positive outcomes for people and communities. Since our founding in 2011, we have mobilized more than $400 million in new investments designed to help people and communities realize improved outcomes in workforce and economic mobility, health, and housing. In addition to managing the investment program funded by the Google Career Certificates Fund, our economic mobility portfolio includes the Social Finance Impact First Fund, the UP Fund, place-based Pay It Forward Funds, sectoral funds that support critical talent needs like those in healthcare and for climate careers, and the Dreamers Graduate Loan Fund.

Role and Responsibilities

Associates of Impact Investments are an integral part of the Social Finance team and are typically staffed to one or more Investments teams that span our various service offerings. Working together with a team, key activities may include:

Impact Investments

Engage in sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling and portfolio management for impact investmentsConduct research, analyze data, and review evidence to support project design decisions, test hypotheses, and drive recommendations Use statistical software (such as Stata or R) to validate, structure, clean, and analyze program data Create data dashboards (using PowerBi or Tableau) to track portfolio performance and visualize trends Create presentation materials to share analysis, key findings and recommendations for both internal team and external partners Research potential project partners, analyzing their performance and ability to achieve future outcomesWork with current service provider partners to optimize operations and help achieve project outcomes Support drafting of contract and governance documents Collaborate with evaluation firms, when needed, to identify and measure key performance outcomesSupporting capital raise and investor management, as relevant

Field Building

Writing blog posts and support the creation of white papers and reports that publish key learnings and findings from our workContributing to and support research efforts in social issue areas and interventions

Firm Building

Supporting analysis and writing for responses to proposal documents (i.e. Requests for Proposals) and concept notes for potential business development opportunities Creating communications materials and preparing managers for external calls that could lead to new opportunities Contributing to capacity-building initiatives, such as recruiting, professional development, knowledge management, fundraising, or other internal projects Providing real-time feedback to team members to support professional growth and contribute to high-quality deliverables Support our goal to foster a culture of well-being and belonging Supporting senior management, internal functional teams, and Social Finance project teams as needed

Qualifications

We are looking for entrepreneurial candidates with flexibility, aptitude and passion for our mission. Candidate requirements:

2-5 years of full-time professional experience with at least 2 years of transactional experience within impact investing, investment banking, private credit, venture capital, or private equity (demonstrated formal investment training is a plus)Advanced experience in Excel and financial modeling; Advanced PowerPoint experience Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience or demonstrated capacity to learn data visualization programs (i.e. PowerBi or Tableau) and statistical coding programs (i.e. R or Stata) Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to quickly research, synthesize and summarize key takeaways on unfamiliar topicsAbility to communicate and work closely with many types of partners across multiple sectors; willingness to constructively express your point of view and hear the point of view of others, both internally and externallyCommitment to high quality work and accuracy, with an ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneouslyCapacity to work independently while contributing to team projects as appropriateDemonstrated interest in and knowledge of or willingness to learn about key issues in nonprofit management, social interventions, government services, and/or impact investingAbility to adapt and be flexibleCommitment to enhancing a team culture of inclusion, belonging and equity Experience in or with the systems we seek to impact is preferable

Benefits

At Social Finance, we strive to deliver a benefits program that will enhance our overall value proposition to employees. Our current benefit offerings include:

Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; Employee Healthy Actions programs and moreRetirement savings plan with employer contribution Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements Hybrid work model (in office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad-hoc basis as needed)Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition Annual budget for external professional development opportunities Mentorship and onboarding programsCollaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, San Francisco, Austin and Washington, D.C.; New York, NY; Please note that our DC and NY offices are currently at capacityPaid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)Paid parental leaveA truly stellar team of high-performing, values-driven and fun () professionals

Salary

Social Finance uses a lockstep compensation model for purposes of equity and transparency - we strive for everyone coming in at a given level to be paid equitably. For this position, at the Associate level, the starting base salary is $81,000; however, during the interview process, we will take into account a candidate's full work experience and may adjust the job title, and commensurate starting salary, as appropriate. If joining our San Francisco office, this hire would receive an additional $1,000 for every month they are residing in the state of California within a commutable distance of our office in San Francisco.

At this level, employees typically receive a $2,500 salary increase annually and are eligible to participate in our firmwide annual bonus program (bonuses are typically between 5-10%, though bonuses are not guaranteed and are dependent on both organizational and individual performance).


Review of applications will begin immediately. No phone calls, please.

Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Please note that, at this time, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot.

Social Finance, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, military status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

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