Impact Investing Analyst

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We're hiring an Impact Investment Analyst in New York for firms in our partner network.

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 per year, based on experience (plus performance-based bonuses)

As an Impact Investment Analyst, you'll evaluate investment opportunities that generate both financial returns and measurable social or environmental impact. Your work will directly influence where capital gets deployed. Here's what that involves:

• Source and screen potential investments across sectors like climate tech, affordable housing, healthcare access, and financial inclusion
• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on target companies, assessing both financial viability and impact metrics
• Build financial models that project returns while quantifying social and environmental outcomes
• Develop impact measurement frameworks using standards like IRIS+, GIIRS, or SDG alignment
• Prepare investment memos and presentations for investment committees and senior leadership
• Monitor portfolio companies post-investment, tracking both financial performance and impact KPIs
• Support portfolio companies with strategic guidance on scaling their impact and improving unit economics
• Research emerging trends in impact investing, ESG integration, and blended finance structures

• A background in consulting from MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms with exposure to social impact, sustainability, or ESG work
• 2-4 years of experience in investment analysis, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting
• Strong financial modeling skills and comfort building DCF models, comparables analysis, and scenario planning
• Genuine understanding of impact measurement frameworks and the ability to evaluate non-financial outcomes
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to distill complex information for decision-makers

• Step 1: Submit your application.
• Step 2: You'll receive an invite to join the Next Step platform.
• Step 3: Fill out your profile and let our system match you with companies that align with your skills, preferences, and goals.

Please note: If your background aligns well with this position, you'll get matched with the role through our platform. If this particular opportunity isn't the perfect match, we'll keep working to connect you with similar roles across our network that fit what you're looking for.