Investment Officer / Investment Associate, Impact Investing, Family Office / Foundation

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Officer/Associate to join their Impact Investing team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to systemic change while balancing autonomy and collaboration. Candidates will lead transactions, manage investments, and engage in market research, all while working within a supportive and mission-driven organization. The firm values diversity and inclusivity, aiming to create positive social impacts globally. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess strong financial skills, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 2-9 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, or private equity.
• Strong technical skills in financial analysis and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple transactions and manage investments and exits.
• Contribute to market research and investment process development.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Modeling

Impact Analysis

Private Debt Transactions

Emerging Markets Understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

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Investment Officer / Investment Associate, Impact Investing, Family Office / Foundation, London (City of London)

Client: Hedge Impact Headhunting

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Investment Officer / Investment Associate, Impact Investing, Family Office / Foundation, London, UK

Background

We are interested in ongoing exploratory discussions with talented individuals for our preferred Impact Investing-focused, large single family office and private foundation. While not in a rush to hire, we seek a rare combination of skills, values, and character, and are always eager to connect. For the right person and mutual fit, we will open the opportunity.

We have been building the Impact Investing team as part of our sustainable growth over the years. Our mission is to provide substantial, patient, and flexible capital for positive social and economic impacts, especially for the most vulnerable globally.

Key sector interests include Agriculture, Energy Access, Affordable Housing, Financial Inclusion.

Our client employs courageous and creative approaches to achieve this mission: supporting early-stage and pilot high-impact businesses in underserved markets, and aiding the growth of mature funds and businesses, including direct and intermediated investments.

The Opportunity

• Join a growing team of highly regarded Investment Professionals in Impact Investing.
• Be part of a well-funded, mission-driven organization delivering systemic change with other commercial-grade colleagues.
• Enjoy a rewarding balance of autonomy and support from experienced colleagues.
• Benefit from a work/life balance uncommon in high-quality buy-side firms.
• Flexible hybrid working, mostly from home, with regular in-office meetups.
• Leverage your transaction experience for meaningful impact.
• Make a difference: as a financially independent philanthropy, we address challenging issues others avoid.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a small, elite team with exposure to experienced colleagues and stakeholders.
• Lead multiple transactions and take real deal responsibility within a flat, supportive structure.
• Analyze, manage, and exit investments, growing your impact investing expertise.
• Contribute to or lead special projects like market research, strategy, and investment process development.

Talent Skills and Background

• 2-9 years relevant professional experience, including corporate finance work at major financial institutions (e.g., M&A, Leveraged Finance at an investment bank, or private investments at private equity/private credit firms).
• Strong technical skills in financial analysis and modeling.
• Experience with private debt transactions.
• Interest or understanding of emerging markets, especially Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
• Passion for making a long-term positive impact and applying impact analysis to investments.
• Aligned personal values and mission.
• Keen to work in a warm, collaborative culture with high-ability, low-ego characters.

You are welcome to reach out for a confidential discussion by applying to this advert and contacting me at [emailprotected]. Please note, I receive many inquiries, so responses may be delayed, and I may only respond promptly to close mutual matches.

Feel free to discuss this opportunity or forward it to someone who might be interested in a confidential discussion.

Thank You and Warmest Regards, Duncan

"Talent is evenly distributed across the globe. Opportunity is not yet. We want to be part of the solution" www.hedgeimpact.com

We believe that true success includes diversity and real inclusivity, making us and our clients stronger.