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The Nature Conservancy

Portfolio Operations Specialist NatureVest (Flexible Location)

The Nature Conservancy, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145


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OFFICE LOCATION

USA

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\ WHO 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. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Portfolio Operations Specialist, NatureVest will manage the internal governance approval process and support the operational, financial, and legal governance processes for NatureVest impact investment projects and their associated TNC related entities. The Portfolio Operations Specialist, NatureVest will report to the Portfolio Program Manager on the NatureVest Impact Management Team.

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. NatureVest impact investments include but are not limited to debt, venture capital, equity, and guarantees utilizing direct investments, funds, facilities, special purpose vehicles, blended finance, and fund of funds. NatureVest has helped TNC and its partners originate, structure, fund and close investment vehicles representing more than \$3.1 billion of committed capital. To learn more, visit: www.nature.org/naturevest.

\ WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Portfolio Operations Specialist\'s role is to manage the TNC internal governance approval process for all impact investment projects as well as support the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager with the operational, financial and conservation reporting of the consolidated impact investment portfolio, legal corporate governance requirements for NatureVest-managed TNC related entities and financial and conservation reporting to third-party investors for TNC-managed impact investment projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Portfolio Operations:

Support impact investment projects through TNC\'s internal approvals by managing the Impact Investment Deal Review Committee and coordinating additional TNC committee approvalsManage templates and approval timelines, review all impact investment approval documents for completeness and adherence to TNC req irements, coordinate timely filings, serve as an internal resource on the TNC approvals process and communicate with senior staff on project approval statusSupport the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager in the establishment and management of NatureVest-managed related entities (TNC subsidiaries) associated with impact investments undertaken by TNC through its NatureVest unitServe as corporate secretary for NatureVest-managed related entities, including preparing and maintaining Board and Shareholder meeting minutes and resolutions and certifying materials on behalf of such entitiesManage NatureVest-managed related entity legal governance ensuring entities maintain good standing with state registrations and coordinating with TNC\'s legal corporate services group to ensure franchise tax and annual reports are properly filedWork closely with TNC\'s legal, finance and tax teams in supporting management of the NatureVest-managed related entitiesAssist the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager with annual NatureVest-managed related entity budgets and analysis and ongoing third-party investor reporting and distributions

Asset Management & Reporting

Support the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager with monitoring and reporting on conservat