Associate

ImpactAlpha; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URS retirement

Public university benefits

Disability accommodations

Veterans’ preference

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

The Sorenson Impact Institute’s Impact Investing team is seeking an Associate to join their Salt Lake City-based program. This role blends professional investment responsibilities with mentorship of students, offering hands-on experience in sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management while training the next generation of finance professionals.

The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, able to lead and teach in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, with strong communication, financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with up to 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Master’s degree or equivalent (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interest in teaching venture capital and impact investing topics to students.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-value industry relationships.
• Mentorship or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Desire and capability to train student interns.
• Ability to collaborate in a highly motivated, entrepreneurial team.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train rotating cohorts of student interns, equipping them with hands-on experience in venture capital and impact investing through underwriting and full-cycle due diligence for early-stage deals ranging from pre-seed to Series A
• Lead student investing teams in due diligence activities, apprenticing interns in investor workflows and teaching analytical frameworks including market sizing, impact analysis, financial modeling, and market research
• Create, contribute to, and lead recruitment activities and training sessions for new student interns and other Sorenson Impact Institute activities and events
• Identify, maintain, and prioritize a pipeline of early-stage venture investment opportunities
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and investment analysis on potential portfolio companies
• Oversee preparation and presentation of investment opportunity materials to Investment Committees, including editing student scripts and presentations
• Build and maintain relationships with investment professionals at other impact and traditional venture capital firms to source high-quality deal flow
• Manage investment operations and coordinate the execution of new investments

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership experience

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Sorenson Impact Institute

The Sorenson Impact Institute is housed at the University of Utah and operates as a pioneering organization dedicated to expanding the market for impact investing globally. The institute’s mission centers on equipping the next generation of impact leaders and forging a future where impact is seamlessly integrated across sectors worldwide. Through its diverse expertise, the organization connects capital to measurable social, environmental, and financial outcomes, leveraging the unique position of being embedded within a leading public research university. The institute drives critical innovations and research in the impact investing space while serving as a thought leader in the field. It provides world-class experiential learning and academic programming to students and professionals interested in impact-driven finance. The organization’s headquarters, the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter, represents a pioneering live/work ecosystem designed to foster a shared vision for the betterment of people and the planet. This facility serves as a hub for collaboration between students, professionals, and entrepreneurs committed to creating positive social and environmental change while generating financial returns. The institute’s work encompasses training and mentoring the next generation of venture capital and impact investing professionals, conducting early-stage venture investments, and building networks within both impact and traditional venture capital communities. The organization operates with a commitment to identifying and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs while simultaneously providing hands‑on learning opportunities for students across the investment lifecycle.

About this Role

The Sorenson Impact Institute’s Impact Investing team is seeking an Associate to join their Salt Lake City-based impact investing and student training program. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of investment management and education, combining professional investment responsibilities with meaningful mentorship of the next generation of finance professionals. The Associate will be joining a dynamic team that invests in high‑impact entrepreneurs while simultaneously training aspiring finance and impact investing professionals. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, bold, and creative, capable of excelling in a fast‑paced, startup environment with direct daily involvement in student training and development. This position requires someone who is both a leader and a teacher, with a strong commitment to social innovation and measurable impact. The Associate will manage multiple facets of the investment process, from sourcing new opportunities through execution and ongoing management, while maintaining a core focus on developing student talent. The role demands hands‑on involvement in due diligence processes, preparation of investment materials, and investment operations management. Success in this position requires balancing the demands of a professional investment portfolio with the rewarding work of apprenticing and inspiring the next generation of impact investors.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train rotating cohorts of student interns, equipping them with hands‑on experience in venture capital and impact investing through underwriting and full‑cycle due diligence for early‑stage deals ranging from pre‑seed to Series A
• Lead student investing teams in due diligence activities, apprenticing interns in investor workflows and teaching analytical frameworks including market sizing, impact analysis, financial modeling, and market research
• Create, contribute to, and lead recruitment activities and training sessions for new student interns and other Sorenson Impact Institute activities and events
• Identify, maintain, and prioritize a pipeline of early‑stage venture investment opportunities
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence and investment analysis on potential portfolio companies
• Oversee preparation and presentation of investment opportunity materials to Investment Committees, including editing student scripts and presentations
• Build and maintain relationships with investment professionals at other impact and traditional venture capital firms to source high‑quality deal flow
• Manage investment operations and coordinate the execution of new investments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with up to 2 years of directly related work experience, or a Master’s degree or equivalent (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience)
• Experience in venture capital, private equity, investment management, or relevant non‑finance fields with experience in financial or operational aspects of early‑stage businesses or fund management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interest in and ability to teach and explain venture capital and impact investing topics to students new to the field
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to build high‑value industry relationships
• Mentorship or teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Demonstrated desire and capability to work with and train student interns
• Ability to collaborate and function effectively on a highly motivated and entrepreneurial team

Benefits

• Participation in Utah Retirement Systems (URS) for eligible new hires with prior URS service
• Opportunity to work at a leading public university with strong commitment to improving access to higher education
• Reasonable accommodations available upon request for individuals with disabilities
• Veterans’ preference extended to qualified applicants consistent with University policy and Utah state law
• Non‑discriminatory workplace committed to diversity and inclusion across race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected categories

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