Managing Director, Nature Finance & Impact

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 181,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a Managing Director for WWF Impact to oversee an investment function within the Nature Finance and Investment team. The role leads partnerships with external asset managers and directs a portfolio of direct equity investments advancing conservation outcomes.

The MD will manage a high-caliber team, drive resource mobilization, and act as a senior representative in negotiations with partners, donors, and financial institutions across regions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial services including private equity, venture capital, impact investing, conservation finance.
• Advanced degree in finance, business, economics, international relations, or political science.
• Experience with emerging market private equity in environmental sectors and blended finance solutions.
• Experience designing investment strategies, due diligence, portfolio management, and deal structuring.
• Experience with multilateral/bilateral finance institutions in investment structuring or capital mobilization.
• Sector expertise in WWF priority areas and emerging markets.
• Fluency in Excel and financial modeling; ability to analyze valuations and projections.
• Second language ability (Spanish/Portuguese) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead WWF Impact within the Nature Finance and Investment team and manage partnerships with asset managers.
• Oversee catalytic early-stage investments and manage portfolio opportunities.
• Drive resource mobilization and relationships with partners, funders, and stakeholders.
• Manage WWF Impact budget and build capacity across WWF US and Country Offices.
• Represent WWF Impact at events, and travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Collaborate across geographies with WWF teams and external partners to advance nature finance strategies.
• Ensure governance, reporting, and robust investment analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in finance

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) seeks a Managing Director for WWF Impact to oversee an investment function within the Nature Finance and Investment team. The role leads partnerships with external asset managers and directs a portfolio of direct equity investments advancing conservation outcomes.

The MD will manage a high-caliber team, drive resource mobilization, and act as a senior representative in negotiations with partners, donors, and financial institutions across regions.