Director, Social Finance Investments

Hamilton Community Foundation - Ontario, Canada; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Community Foundation is seeking a Director of Social Finance Investments to manage investment operations and strategies. This role requires a strong finance background with experience in social finance and impact investing, aimed at aligning investments with community-focused missions. The successful candidate will lead a diverse portfolio and foster partnerships to enhance social impact in Hamilton.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and savings benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years of experience in finance or related fields.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of investments.
• Ability to work within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for investment operations and strategy for a public foundation with approximately $300M in assets.
• Manage existing impact investment portfolio and source new opportunities.
• Develop and implement investment policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

University Degree in finance or a related discipline

Finance or accounting designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Hamilton Community Foundation is hiring a Director, Social Finance Investments who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the social finance investments, including the impact investment and responsible investment portfolios. You will manage existing portfolios and work to develop long-term investment strategies that help align all the Foundation’s assets with its mission.

The Foundation is a trailblazer in the social finance space and this role provides the opportunity to use your skills to further our community-focused impact. We’re looking for a candidate with a strong finance background, preferably with experience in social finance, impact investing and responsible investing. You will have a strong ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate complex financial information, especially as it relates to social impact. The successful candidate will have experience managing a large and growing portfolio of private and public investments, as well as an interest in growing the space through innovative financing models, advocacy and building coalitions. You will be detail-oriented, have finance analytics expertise and a demonstrated ability to apply sound investment principles. You will connect with and continue the Foundation’s longstanding role of contributing to the social finance networks in Canada, fostering knowledge sharing, partnerships and the Foundation’s reputation as a leader in the sector.

Reporting to and working with the COO & CFO, the Director, Social Finance Investments works to develop strategy and lead investment operations, identifying and building connections across community and identifying investment opportunities that align with HCF’s goals and mission. In addition to your passion for contributing to the well-being of our community, you are enthusiastic about extending the impact of a community-focused, not-for-profit organization through effectiveness in delivering mission within budget constraints.

To be successful in this role, you will establish and maintain critical relationships and networks with internal and external partners including service providers, board and committee members, community foundation networks, and local and government agencies. The role also works to complete diversity and inclusion training requirements as set annually by the organization, as well as Indigenous cultural training and cyber security training. You will also have an understanding of and commitment to providing exemplary service to both our internal and external stakeholders and will achieve this through outstanding skills and a commitment to HCF’s values of equity, reconciliation, courage, relevance, accountability and collaboration.

Position summary

Hamilton Community Foundation is hiring a Director, Social Finance Investments who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the social finance investments, including the impact investment and responsible investment portfolios. You will manage existing portfolios and work to develop long-term investment strategies that help align all the Foundation’s assets with its mission.

The Foundation is a trailblazer in the social finance space and this role provides the opportunity to use your skills to further our community-focused impact. We’re looking for a candidate with a strong finance background, preferably with experience in social finance, impact investing and responsible investing. You will have a strong ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate complex financial information, especially as it relates to social impact. The successful candidate will have experience managing a large and growing portfolio of private and public investments, as well as an interest in growing the space through innovative financing models, advocacy and building coalitions. You will be detail-oriented, have finance analytics expertise and a demonstrated ability to apply sound investment principles. You will connect with and continue the Foundation’s longstanding role of contributing to the social finance networks in Canada, fostering knowledge sharing, partnerships and the Foundation’s reputation as a leader in the sector.

Reporting to and working with the COO & CFO, the Director, Social Finance Investments works to develop strategy and lead investment operations, identifying and building connections across community and identifying investment opportunities that align with HCF’s goals and mission. In addition to your passion for contributing to the well-being of our community, you are enthusiastic about extending the impact of a community-focused, not-for-profit organization through effectiveness in delivering mission within budget constraints.

To be successful in this role, you will establish and maintain critical relationships and networks with internal and external partners including service providers, board and committee members, community foundation networks, and local and government agencies. The role also works to complete diversity and inclusion training requirements as set annually by the organization, as well as Indigenous cultural training and cyber security training. You will also have an understanding of and commitment to providing exemplary service to both our internal and external stakeholders and will achieve this through outstanding skills and a commitment to HCF’s values of equity, reconciliation, courage, relevance, accountability and collaboration.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Key responsibilities

• Accountable for investment operations and strategy for a public foundation with approximately $300M in assets
• Work with Finance and Operations team on accounting for investment transactions, monthly reconciliations and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of financial data and reports
• Work with senior leadership team to develop and implement Foundation’s investment strategy
• Develop, revise and implement investment policies and procedures
• Manage existing impact investment portfolio of community loans, private equity, and alternative investments; sourcing new opportunities and taking them through due diligence processes
• Manage public portfolio investment managers, custodian, and work with partners in active shareholder engagement strategies
• Financial reporting to and working with the Board of Directors, Finance and Investment Committee, and Impact Investment Committee
• Represent the Foundation and promote its thought leadership and activities in social finance through external collaborations, presentations, and communications with external stakeholders

Qualifications

• University Degree in finance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Finance or accounting designation an asset
• 5 – 10 years of experience
• Financial analytical skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of investments
• Work within tight timelines
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational knowledge
• Political savvy
• Problem solving

Why work at HCF

• Comprehensive health and savings benefits package
• Hybrid work environment
• Work towards a diverse, vibrant and inclusive Hamilton

About Hamilton Community Foundation

Hamilton Community Foundation (HCF)’s vision is a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive Hamilton and our mission is to drive positive change by connecting people, ideas, and resources. We do this by helping people give in a way that has meaning to them and impact in the community, providing grants and financing to charitable organizations and initiatives and bringing people together to address priority issues that affect Hamiltonians.

HCF is part of a network of over 200 Canadian community foundations that contribute time, leadership and financial support to initiatives that benefit their community.

Hamilton Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We encourage applications from diverse populations and equity-seeking groups, including applicants who require accessibility accommodations. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

Research shows that women and racialized candidates often only apply to positions when they feel 100% qualified. If you’re interested in this role but don’t see yourself fully reflected in the requirements of the posting, we still encourage you to apply or reach out to learn more.

Land acknowledgment

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.

For additional information about working at Hamilton Community Foundation, please visit : https : / / www.hamiltoncommunityfoundation.ca / about / careers /

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply directly by uploading your resume and cover letter answering the following questions :

• Why would you like to work for Hamilton Community Foundation?
• What two work accomplishments relating to managing social investments are you most proud of to date?

Seniority level

Seniority level

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