Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ImpactAssets is the leading impact investing partner for individuals, families, and philanthropists seeking to effect real change for people and planet. The Associate, Investment Operations role will be a critical part of the Investment Services team, supporting investment execution and post-investment management for private debt and equity impact investments. The ideal candidate will have a service heart, meticulous attention to detail, and a desire to support the monitoring and management of a rapidly growing investment portfolio.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Support swift response to all investment notifications and corporate actions via ticket management system
- Review and support execution for assigned investment actions
- 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
- 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
- Identify new process improvements to maintain a world-class, efficient operation
- Support cross-functional projects and process improvement opportunities
- Other, as assigned/appropriate
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Unique benefits, including virtual work stipend and contribution to employee’s own Donor Advised Fund
- Competitive total compensation, including discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, and generous time off plan
- Comprehensive benefits package including full health and wellness coverage, professional development funding, and generous paid family and parental leave
- Opportunities for training and career development in a fast-paced, progressive organization
- Values-driven culture
Company Overview
ImpactAssets is a nonprofit financial services firm that enables philanthropists and individual investors to engage in impact investing. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://impactassets.org/.