Senior Investment Manager

ImpactAlpha; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Rotterdam office

Market-competitive salary

Collaborative, impact-driven culture

Job summary

PI Impact, a top-tier impact family office in Rotterdam, seeks a Senior Investment Manager to lead the full investment cycle from sourcing to exits. You will work directly with the CEO and an experienced CFO, shaping a high-performing, impact-driven portfolio.

You will identify opportunities, perform thorough due diligence, structure transactions, and mentor portfolio companies toward growth, exits, and measurable impact outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or corporate venturing.
• Experience with sourcing, due diligence, valuations, structuring, and portfolio management.
• Ability to distinguish promising investments and identify relevant risks; VC Board experience is a plus.
• Affinity with impact investing; experience with scale-ups or innovative companies is a plus.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.
• Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, fund managers, advisors, and sector specialists.
• Leverage the venture capital network for deal flow and position PI Impact strategically in the market.
• Develop market knowledge and networks within PI Impact's focus areas.
• Translate trends and regulations into opportunities and risks.
• Represent PI Impact at meetings and events.
• Identify and evaluate promising investments based on strategy, returns, risk, and impact.
• Lead due diligence including market, financial, and commercial analyses.
• Prepare valuations and structure, negotiate, and close transactions.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present investment proposals.
• Monitor quality, progress and strategic alignment of the investment process.
• Support portfolio companies with strategic, operational, and organizational matters.
• Guide portfolio companies through growth, follow-on financing and exits.
• Monitor and report on financial performance and impact metrics.
• Actively contribute to value creation and portfolio development.

Skills

Venture capital

Private equity

Due diligence

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Dutch & English

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Master's degree in finance

MBA or economics/engineering background

Tools

None

Job description

About PI Impact

PI Impact is an impact family office and part of the ProDelta Group, building upon ProDelta’s 80-year history of entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition, and long-term partnerships. The company continues this tradition by deploying capital for purposeful change, supporting innovative venture capital funds and disruptive startups and scale-ups that can drive systemic change. This dual focus accelerates both ecological sustainability and long-term societal progress. The organization leverages years of experience and a diversified portfolio to advance a more resilient, balanced, and future-proof world. Since its establishment in 2021, PI Impact has built a robust and diverse portfolio of fund commitments and direct investments. The company has invested in leading impact-driven funds including Zacua Ventures, Transition VC, 2150, SHIFT Invest, and Pymwymic. The current venture portfolio comprises pioneering companies such as Fuchs & Eule, Converge, Everox, Groundwork BioAg, The Kingfish Company, UBQ Materials, and QurisAI. PI Impact operates with a values-driven investment approach focused on quality and long-term partnerships. The organization maintains a modern office in the heart of Rotterdam and fosters an entrepreneurial and cohesive working environment with short communication lines. The company is dedicated to identifying and nurturing transformative businesses that create meaningful impact while generating sustainable financial returns.

About this Role

The Senior Investment Manager plays a crucial role in shaping the success of PI Impact’s investment activities and realizing meaningful long-term impact. This position reports directly to the CEO and Founder and works closely with an expert investment team that includes an experienced CFO and two Investment Managers. The Investment Manager leads and oversees the complete investment cycle and plays a critical role in building and managing a well-performing portfolio. This role encompasses three primary areas: new business development, investment process management, and portfolio management. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying promising investment opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, structuring transactions, and supporting portfolio companies through their growth journey. The position requires a combination of analytical rigor, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong relationship management skills to navigate the dynamic venture capital landscape while maintaining focus on impact outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, fund managers, advisors, and sector specialists
• Leverage the venture capital network for deal flow and position PI Impact strategically within the market
• Develop relevant market knowledge and networks within PI Impact’s focus areas
• Translate trends, market developments, and regulations into opportunities and risks
• Represent PI Impact at relevant meetings and events
• Identify and evaluate promising investments based on strategy, returns, risk, and impact
• Lead and conduct due diligence including market, financial, and commercial analyses
• Prepare valuations and structure, negotiate, and close transactions
• Prepare investment memoranda and present investment proposals
• Monitor quality, progress, and strategic alignment of the investment process
• Support portfolio companies with strategic, operational, and organizational matters
• Guide portfolio companies through growth, follow-on financing, and exits
• Monitor and report on financial performance and impact metrics
• Actively contribute to value creation and portfolio development

Requirements

• Completed master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, or corporate venturing
• Experience with sourcing, due diligence, valuations, structuring, and portfolio management
• Ability to distinguish promising investments from inadequately supported propositions and identify relevant risks
• Experience with transactions and negotiations; experience with VC Boards is a plus
• Affinity with impact investing; operational experience within a scale-up or innovative company is a plus
• Excellent command of Dutch and English
• Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and results-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical and decisive capabilities
• Excellent communication and accessibility skills
• Collaboration-focused with emphasis on sustainable relationships
• Understanding of family business dynamics and long-term investment perspectives

Benefits

• Key role within an impact-driven family office
• Opportunity to actively contribute to building a high-quality portfolio
• Entrepreneurial and cohesive working environment with short lines of communication
• Values-driven investment approach with focus on quality and long-term partnerships
• Modern office located in the heart of Rotterdam
• Market-competitive salary commensurate with the responsibility of the position