Consultant, Strategic Initiatives

About IIX

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in impact investing, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development.

IIX is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to provide consulting support to the CEO's Office on high-priority Strategic Initiatives. This is a project-based engagement for an intellectually curious, execution-oriented consultant who can work independently to support strategic concept development, organizational planning, and cross-functional execution.

Operating as an extension of the CEO and leadership team, the Consultant will drive strategic initiatives, enable high-quality decision-making through research and analysis, and amplify IIX's voice in the global impact investing space. The role requires a self‑directed professional who can navigate ambiguity, deliver polished work products with minimal oversight, and switch between diverse project streams.

• Develop high-quality written outputs including briefing notes, presentations, reports, and correspondence for the CEO's internal and external engagements.
• Prepare meeting briefs, participate in stakeholder engagements, and manage follow‑ups on behalf of the CEO's Office.
• Contribute to IIX's research outputs, knowledge products, and thought leadership pieces linked to strategic priorities.

• Translate strategic directions into structured work streams, trackers, and detailed action plans.
• Coordinate across internal teams to align inputs, monitor progress, and identify blockers on organization‑wide priorities.
• Prepare strategy documents, organizational planning materials, and internal reporting on strategic initiatives.

• Scope and develop early‑stage concepts and initiatives emerging from the CEO's Office.
• Structure concepts into compelling proposals, frameworks, or workplans ready for internal review or external pitching.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform the development of new programs, products, or strategic directions across sectors.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, International Development, Public Policy, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in financial institutions, consulting, development organizations, or impact-focused enterprises.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting the development and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong track record in areas such as proposal development, grant writing, research & analytical reports, or strategy documents.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple work streams, and deliver high-quality outputs under deadline pressure.

• Demonstrated knowledge of gender and/or social inclusion, with an intersectional perspective.
• Experience across sectors such as climate, infrastructure, development finance, or impact/sustainable finance.
• Familiarity with inclusive finance or impact measurement frameworks.
• Prior experience in strategy or policy roles within impact-oriented organizations.

This is a project-based consulting engagement with an anticipated duration of 3 to 6 months based on project scope. The consultant will work remotely with flexibility to align with CEO's Office requirements. Compensation is project-based and will be determined through mutual discussion.