Senior Investment Associate, WAM

Global Impact Investing Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to women's empowerment through innovative investments. As a Sr. Associate, you will play a crucial role in evaluating deals, conducting due diligence, and managing portfolios that drive positive change in developed markets. This long-term career opportunity offers a chance to collaborate with dynamic teams and contribute to impactful projects. Your expertise in financial analysis and modeling will be vital in shaping investment strategies that not only deliver market returns but also foster women's economic equity. Be part of a mission-driven initiative that has already transformed millions of lives worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in private equity, M&A advisory, or related fields.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support deal evaluation, diligence, and investment underwriting.
• Participate in portfolio management and impact monitoring.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Recommendation Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Decision Making

Education

MBA

Job description

The DM team within WAM is seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in:

1. Joining a new platform that will invest in select Developed Markets,
2. Contributing towards developing the culture, best practices, and track record of DM efforts from the ground up,
3. Making a measurable impact on women’s empowerment and equity across various Developed Markets through investments and engagement with investee companies and their ecosystems, while delivering market returns to investors.

As a Sr. Associate, you will collaborate with both the DM and WAM teams across key investment process areas including deal evaluation, due diligence, portfolio management, and impact monitoring.

This is a long-term career role offering the opportunity to be involved in several critical aspects of the investment process.

About Women’s World Banking (WWB)

Founded in 1979, WWB is a global non-profit operating in over 30 countries, working with top institutions, companies, and policymakers to expand women’s economic assets, participation, and power.

WWB aims to bring systemic change to women’s empowerment & equity through Policy Advocacy, Leadership & Diversity, Advisory, Research & Publishing, and Investments (via WAM). To date, WWB and partners have impacted the lives of over 135 million women worldwide.

About WWB Asset Management (WAM)

Headquartered in New York City, WAM is a mission-driven impact investor seeking market returns, investing in fast-growing businesses that can impact women’s economic empowerment & equity.

WAM manages two Emerging Market private investment funds. Its DM team is a new initiative focusing on Growth Equity investments in Developed Markets.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deal evaluation, diligence, and investment underwriting support
  • Screen incoming deals and present recommendations
  • Lead financial modeling and business analysis
  • Support due diligence processes
  • Assist senior team members throughout the underwriting process
• Portfolio and impact management & monitoring support
  • Participate in portfolio management discussions and investor meetings
  • Coordinate impact measurement and reporting with WAM
• Investment Committee support
  • Prepare materials for IC discussions
  • Present sections of IC memos confidently over time

Qualifications

• MBA with 5-7 years of experience in private equity (VC, Growth, Control), M&A advisory, investment banking, strategy consulting, or related fields
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and recommendation writing skills
• High responsibility, accountability, and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a long-term perspective and a principal’s approach
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Capacity to quickly analyze large information sets and make strategic decisions with imperfect data

Measure of Success

Within 75 Days:

• Align with WWB and WAM’s core values and behaviors
• Build positive relationships within the organization
• Familiarize with policies and procedures
• Begin supporting deal evaluation and diligence activities

We are committed to being a force for good, accelerating women’s financial inclusion through innovative solutions in changing markets. For over 40 years, WWB has partnered with financial institutions to demonstrate the benefits of investing in women, providing research, data insights, and developing tailored financial products and educational programs. Our mission is to empower marginalized women by engaging consumers directly.

Women’s World Banking and WAM are equal opportunity employers, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other protected category by law.