Senior Associate, Pathways to Capital

ImpactAlpha Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan – 403b with 5% match

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Fertility Support

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)

Training & Development

Mentor Program

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Milken Institute is seeking a Senior Associate for Pathways to Capital to advance inclusive capitalism through research, program design, and cross‑functional collaboration. You will support marquee events, track impact, and partner with the ICAP team to engage investors and diverse communities.

The role emphasizes project leadership, rigorous analysis, and strong communication across time zones, with occasional travel and evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of financial markets, asset management, and financial inclusion or HBCUs are advantageous.
• 2–5 years of professional experience, preferably in financial services or economics.
• Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership, leading, and reporting on projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and thought leadership to advance inclusive capitalism in the capital markets.
• Deepen engagement with institutional investors, market participants, and other stakeholders.
• Support ICAP programs and initiatives, including the HBCU Strategic Initiative and Fellowship Program.
• Coordinate Fellow and program logistics, supporting recruitment and engagement activities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Financial markets knowledge

Analytical skills

Effective communicator

Writing & editing

Project management

AI for data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a globally-minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The organization maintains offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. With nearly three decades of operation, the Milken Institute has established itself as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those in need. The Institute conducts comprehensive research and analysis while convening top experts, innovators, and influencers from diverse backgrounds and competing viewpoints. This expertise and insight inform the development of targeted programs and policy initiatives designed to help individuals and communities build meaningful lives. The organization’s work focuses on enabling people to experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access resources necessary to create expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities. The Milken Institute hosts more than 200 events annually, with its flagship Global Conference bringing together over 4,500 participants from around the world. The conference features more than 900 speakers across 200+ sessions, making it one of the most significant convenings of global leaders and decision-makers in the world. Pathways to Capital represents a portfolio of programs at the Milken Institute dedicated to transforming how capital reaches people and communities. Recognizing that talent is ubiquitous but financial systems concentrate capital and opportunity in specific geographies and networks, the initiative identifies high-potential people, places, and businesses historically locked out of opportunity. The three signature programs—10,000 Communities, Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, and Inclusive Capitalism—equip underserved communities with resources, education, and networks to harness capitalism and achieve economic advancement.

About this Role

The Senior Associate, Pathways to Capital position reports directly to the Director of Inclusive Capitalism (ICAP) and plays a vital role in advancing the Milken Institute’s mission to foster inclusive financial markets and economic growth. This role is positioned within the Pathways to Capital team, which operates under the Milken Finance division. The position offers unique hands-on experience supporting impactful programs, coordinating strategic initiatives, and supporting marquee events at the Milken Institute. The Senior Associate will be deeply involved in supporting transformative research and programs led by the Inclusive Capitalism team that create pathways to opportunity and economic equity. The role contributes to the design, coordination, and execution of initiatives that engage emerging talent and key stakeholders while tracking progress and impact to ensure meaningful outcomes. This position provides a strategic learning environment where individuals develop expertise in program management, stakeholder engagement, research and analysis, and impact assessment skills essential for driving social innovation and systemic change. The Senior Associate will primarily focus on Inclusive Capitalism research, analysis, project management, and program execution. This role collaborates with the broader Pathways to Capital team and provides support for the advancement of priorities across the Pathways to Capital portfolio of programs. The position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations throughout the United States and around the world, with occasional domestic travel to other offices and venues to assist with events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and thought leadership to advance inclusive capitalism in the capital markets, including work on inclusive financing models and next-generation managers
• Deepen ICAP’s engagement with institutional investors, market participants, and other stakeholders working to expand access to financial markets and economic opportunity
• Support key ICAP programs and initiatives, including the HBCU Strategic Initiative and Fellowship Program
• Coordinate Fellow and program logistics, supporting recruitment and engagement activities, tracking and analyzing progress and outcomes, and helping expand the broader HBCU network stakeholders
• Contribute to KPI tracking, impact measurement, and the development of written collateral, such as insight articles, impact assessments, and other communications to tell the story of ICAP’s work and impact
• Provide core operational and convening support across the ICAP team, including project management and opportunities to improve workflows
• Support the execution of convenings, roundtables, HBCU program events, and other stakeholder engagements, working closely with internal teams on logistics, materials, communications, and participant management
• Perform duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Knowledge of financial markets, asset management, and an interest in financial inclusion or HBCUs are advantages
• 2-5 years of professional working experience, preferably in financial services or economics
• Positive personal attitude that includes being proactive, entrepreneurial, detail-oriented, impact-driven, accountable, flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing situations
• Comfortable taking ownership, leading, and reporting out on projects
• Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills
• Effective communicator, both oral and written
• Experience and proficiency in AI for data analysis, visualization, and workflow automation is a strong plus
• Willingness and ability to travel, work across time zones, and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and other modern productivity software, and are excited to learn and use new tools
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not being offered at this time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan – 403b with 5% match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Fertility Support
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Pet Insurance Discount
• Training & Development: LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
• Annual Mentor Program
• Wellness Resources: Employee Assistance Program
• CALM app membership