Director, Program-Related Investments – Social Impact

Opportunity Finance Network; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weingart Foundation in Southern California seeks a Director, Program-Related Investments to lead the PRI portfolio and shape investment strategy within its Strategy and Impact team. This is a senior role centered on financial rigour, community partnerships, and mission-aligned capital deployment.

You will source opportunities, oversee underwriting and deal structuring, and coordinate with the CFIO and Investment Committee to translate strategy into capital that builds community wealth while

Qualifications

• Significant experience in investment analysis, underwriting, or structured finance.
• Experience negotiating and closing complex PRI transactions.
• Knowledge of CDFI lending and mission-aligned investing.
• Ability to lead and present to Investment Committee.
• Strong financial analysis, risk assessment, and governance evaluation.
• Commitment to equity and communities served.

Responsibilities

• Lead PRI strategy development in collaboration with CFIO and Investment Committee.
• Build and maintain PRI pipeline through field relationships and outreach.
• Oversee underwriting, deal structuring, and diligence for PRI investments.
• Manage closing processes with advisers and ensure terms meet fiduciary responsibilities.
• Partner with CFIO and Strategy & Impact team to align capital deployment with program goals.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance and impact.

Skills

Financial analysis

Underwriting

Communication

Board presentation

Project management

Collaboration

CDFI/impact investing

Local knowledge (SoCal)

Education

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

The Weingart Foundation in Southern California seeks a Director, Program-Related Investments to lead the PRI portfolio and shape investment strategy within its Strategy and Impact team. This is a senior role centered on financial rigour, community partnerships, and mission-aligned capital deployment.

You will source opportunities, oversee underwriting and deal structuring, and coordinate with the CFIO and Investment Committee to translate strategy into capital that builds community wealth while