Impact Finance MD: Nature-Driven Investments & Partnerships

World Wildlife Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund seeks a Managing Director for WWF Impact to lead a high-impact investment function. The role oversees direct catalytic investments and strategic asset manager partnerships, driving capital mobilization and conservation outcomes across global portfolios.

The MD will manage a skilled team, represent WWF Impact externally, and collaborate with WWF's global network to advance blended finance solutions in priority conservation sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in financial services, private equity, or impact investing.
• Advanced degree in finance, business, economics, international relations or political science.
• Experience with emerging market private equity and blended finance is a plus.
• Proven ability to design investment strategies, conduct due diligence, and manage portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead WWF Impact and oversee direct early-stage and asset manager partnerships.
• Manage partnerships, capital mobilization, and portfolio development across regions.
• Represent WWF Impact in external engagements, conferences, and high-level negotiations.
• Guide a growing team and manage the budget within NFI goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Partnership building

Portfolio management

Capital mobilization

Stakeholder engagement

Financial modeling

Education

Advanced degree in finance, business, economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

World Wildlife Fund seeks a Managing Director for WWF Impact to lead a high-impact investment function. The role oversees direct catalytic investments and strategic asset manager partnerships, driving capital mobilization and conservation outcomes across global portfolios.

The MD will manage a skilled team, represent WWF Impact externally, and collaborate with WWF's global network to advance blended finance solutions in priority conservation sectors.