The Nature Conservancy
Director (Deal Lead) Impact Investments 55659
The Nature Conservancy, New Haven, Connecticut, us, 06540
The Nature Conservancy Director (Deal Lead) Impact Investments 55659 New Haven, Connecticut Apply Now
OFFICE LOCATION
United States #Li-Remote #PDN Location for the position is flexible within the United States. *Open until filledWHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Director, Impact Investments position will source, originate, structure, execute, and close potential impact investment opportunities that generate priority conservation outcomes and financial returns that are competitive with other comparable market offerings. The Director (Deal Lead), Impact Investments will report to the Senior Director, Impact Investments on the NatureVest team.WHO YOU AREObsessed with impact and solving our environmental crisisHigh emotional and intellectual intelligenceInterest in learning from and collaborating with a diverse array of subject matter experts across conservation, equity, and climate mitigation.Balances a bias for action with enough patience to navigate some non-profit bureaucracyCan effectively prioritize in states of high complexitySees no task as beneath them, no matter how littleComfortable with ambiguitySystems thinker and advanced problem solverHas fun building systems and processes to calm the chaosRESPONSIBILITIES and SCOPECommitment to the mission and values of The Nature Conservancy, although no prior experience in environmental conservation is required.Requires willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time, and to work occasional weekends and evenings.Origination and Pipeline Development: Growing NatureVest's transaction pipeline by working with internal TNC conservation and strategy staff, and external asset managers and other partners (including potential investors), to source and structure new investment transactions across multiple conservation priorities globally.Conducting 360 degree assessment of new investment opportunities including: financial viability; regulatory and business risk assessment; and stakeholder engagement and negotiation.Making independent decisions frequently based on analysis, experience, and judgment.Representation of the NatureVest team at industry and stakeholder events globally for both thought leadership and investment origination purposes.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree and 7 or more years' experience in a private sector environment, such as investment banking, law or legal services, asset management, private equity, impact investing, consulting, or investment deal lead role at a leading conservation organization or government entity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with transaction structuring.Experience in directly working with institutional investors (such as investment banks, private wealth managers, public pension plans, endowment funds, private trusts) and/or high-net worth individuals.Experience with transaction legal documents and in writing memoranda.Experience with analytical and deal workflow and project management.Fully fluent English professional business speaking, writing, and reading.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSMulti-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.Professional business fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or other second language.Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across a matrixed organization and with Conservancy partners.Ability to make decisions in order to diagnose and resolve complex problems.Experience with business and financial modelling and cash flow analysis.WHAT WE BRING
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
NatureVest is the impact investing unit of TNC. NatureVest's mission is to facilitate the development of global financial markets that value, monetize, and integrate natural capital at scale. It does so by sourcing capital and structuring investable deals that generate financial returns and achieve measurable environmental and social outcomes that support TNC's 2030 Goals.
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OFFICE LOCATION
United States #Li-Remote #PDN Location for the position is flexible within the United States. *Open until filledWHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued.WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Director, Impact Investments position will source, originate, structure, execute, and close potential impact investment opportunities that generate priority conservation outcomes and financial returns that are competitive with other comparable market offerings. The Director (Deal Lead), Impact Investments will report to the Senior Director, Impact Investments on the NatureVest team.WHO YOU AREObsessed with impact and solving our environmental crisisHigh emotional and intellectual intelligenceInterest in learning from and collaborating with a diverse array of subject matter experts across conservation, equity, and climate mitigation.Balances a bias for action with enough patience to navigate some non-profit bureaucracyCan effectively prioritize in states of high complexitySees no task as beneath them, no matter how littleComfortable with ambiguitySystems thinker and advanced problem solverHas fun building systems and processes to calm the chaosRESPONSIBILITIES and SCOPECommitment to the mission and values of The Nature Conservancy, although no prior experience in environmental conservation is required.Requires willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time, and to work occasional weekends and evenings.Origination and Pipeline Development: Growing NatureVest's transaction pipeline by working with internal TNC conservation and strategy staff, and external asset managers and other partners (including potential investors), to source and structure new investment transactions across multiple conservation priorities globally.Conducting 360 degree assessment of new investment opportunities including: financial viability; regulatory and business risk assessment; and stakeholder engagement and negotiation.Making independent decisions frequently based on analysis, experience, and judgment.Representation of the NatureVest team at industry and stakeholder events globally for both thought leadership and investment origination purposes.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGBachelor's degree and 7 or more years' experience in a private sector environment, such as investment banking, law or legal services, asset management, private equity, impact investing, consulting, or investment deal lead role at a leading conservation organization or government entity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with transaction structuring.Experience in directly working with institutional investors (such as investment banks, private wealth managers, public pension plans, endowment funds, private trusts) and/or high-net worth individuals.Experience with transaction legal documents and in writing memoranda.Experience with analytical and deal workflow and project management.Fully fluent English professional business speaking, writing, and reading.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSMulti-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.Professional business fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or other second language.Strong team player who can build relationships and work collaboratively across a matrixed organization and with Conservancy partners.Ability to make decisions in order to diagnose and resolve complex problems.Experience with business and financial modelling and cash flow analysis.WHAT WE BRING
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
NatureVest is the impact investing unit of TNC. NatureVest's mission is to facilitate the development of global financial markets that value, monetize, and integrate natural capital at scale. It does so by sourcing capital and structuring investable deals that generate financial returns and achieve measurable environmental and social outcomes that support TNC's 2030 Goals.
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