About Impact Investment Exchange (IIX):
Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development with a focus on gender equality and climate action through capital mobilization and data-based solutions. For over a decade and a half, we've been building the sustainable investing market, from establishing the world's largest crowdfunding platform for impact investing (Impact Partners™), operating award-winning enterprise technical assistance programs, creating innovative financial products such as the Women's Livelihood Bond™ Series, (listed 6 bonds in the public market with zero credit default) and establishing an Impact Institute and Research & Advisory. While we are very deep with our work in Asia, the Pacific, and Africa, our work spans 60 countries globally where we have invested close to $500 million of private-sector capital, positively impacted over 160 million direct and household lives, and avoided over 1.9 million metric tons of carbon and have collected over 90,000+ data points on sustainable micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The base of IIX's work is IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution measuring investments' social and environmental impact to the last mile, amplifying the voices of the underserved. In 2022, we, along with global partners, launched the Orange Movement™ and, within that, created a new asset class, Orange Bond, to demonstrate the intersectionality of gender equality and climate action and unlock $10 billion in capital markets by 2030, impacting 100 million women, girls, and gender minorities and making them a key player in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. In 2024, we unveiled our global data hub, IIX Intelligence™, which aggregates, evaluates, and benchmarks data from sustainable MSMEs, offering unparalleled insights into gender diversity, climate action, ESG performance, and community risk management. IIX Intelligence demonstrates with data the importance of MSMEs as a backbone of sustainable development. Numerous accolades, including the Oslo Business for Peace and the UN Global Climate Action Award, have recognized our efforts. Our team’s 'PREM' values—passion, resilience, equity, and mavericks—propel our efforts, bringing meaningful change to Global South communities and the 99%.
You can visit our website www.iixglobal.com to know more about us.
About a career with IIX:
You will join a highly effective team that will provide you with unparalleled hands-on exposure to the Impact Investing and Social Finance space. You thrive in tackling development issues and excel in creating solutions using structured strategies and innovative programs that address the world’s most pressing problems, from food security to inclusive finance to clean energy. You aim to become a global development leader and to get make a measurable difference through your work.
When you join IIX, you embark on a rewarding career in which we are heavily invested in your professional development as we will build on your strengths and help you gain new skills with training, coaching, encouragement, and guiding you in the right direction guidance. The skills you obtain and the exposure to the rapidly growing impact investing space will be invaluable as you advance in your career.
To be a successful member of the IIX team, you should exhibit PREM:
• Passionate: Commitment to social finance and impact investing as a path to unlock society’s potential to effect social change is essential for a happy and successful tenure at IIX.
• Resilient: Similar to our enterprises working in emerging markets, our IIX team members have strong mental and emotional fortitude and are able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks. We look for people with an adaptable and positive attitude and strong sense of self-worth, which enables them to move forward and continue to strive for their goals even in the face of adversity.
• Equitable: At IIX, we manage toward impact maximization and produce measurable and transparent returns – both social and financial. These results strengthen the ecosystem and transform existing realities by helping impact enterprises magnify their impact and scale. We are fair and impartial in our actions and ensure that we make objective and unbiased decisions based on facts and impact.
• Maverick: While IIX is a seasoned stakeholder in the impact enterprise and impact investing space in Asia, we pride ourselves on creating new opportunities. We look for people with an independent and unorthodox approach to thinking and behaving. If you are someone who is non-conformist, innovative, and independent, often going against the grain, does not like following the crowd and is not afraid to express your own opinions, we want you.
Some of our clients include foundations such as the Rockefeller Foundation and Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Foundation, corporations such as Standard Chartered Bank and KKR, international non-profits such as Oxfam and World Vision, multilateral institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNDP, and government development agencies such as USAID and SIDA.
About the Role:
The Portfolio Management department is seeking an Investment Associate to work directly with the Senior Leadership across the range of IIX’s portfolio management activities. The candidate will, under the guidance of the Senior Leadership team, be responsible for implementing the investment strategies of IIX’s various portfolios. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of IIX’s portfolio management activities, including performing research, fundraising, pipeline development & deal sourcing in target markets, structuring investment financing, and actively monitoring investments from funding through to exit.
The main responsibilities of the candidate will include the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal Sourcing & Evaluation:
- Research, identify, and screen potential investment opportunities in social enterprises across various sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, financial inclusion).
- Conduct thorough financial and impact due diligence on potential investees, including financial modeling, market analysis, and impact assessment.
- Prepare investment memos and presentations summarizing investment opportunities for review by senior management.
- Portfolio Management:
- Monitor the performance of existing portfolio companies, tracking key financial and impact metrics.
- Conduct periodic portfolio reviews and prepare reports on investment performance.
- Build and maintain relationships with investee companies, providing support and guidance as needed.
- Building and managing relationships with portfolio companies, stakeholders, and other partners
- Impact Measurement & Management:
- Develop and implement systems for measuring and tracking the social and environmental impact of IIX investments.
- Analyze and interpret impact data to inform investment decisions and demonstrate the effectiveness of IIX's impact investing strategy.
- Research & Analysis:
- Conduct market research and industry analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the impact investing space.
- Stay abreast of developments in impact measurement and management methodologies.
- Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Collaborate effectively with other members of the investment team, as well as with colleagues in other departments (e.g., finance, legal, communications).
- Represent IIX at industry events and conferences.
Location: Preference will be given to candidates who are or can be based in Singapore. Candidates based in the key markets in which IIX invests will also be considered.
Qualifications:
- Full professional proficiency in English. Proficiency in another Asian language will be an added benefit.
- Degree - MBA and/or master’s in a related field will be beneficial
- At least 5 years for the associate role
- Applicants with relevant experience in fund management (VP/PE) or direct investments (e.g. private credit or alternative investments) will be preferred
- Good understanding of - and passion for - the field of impact investing and/or sustainable finance
- Demonstrable track record in interacting directly and independently with the founders and senior management of potential investees and other stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues from various cultural backgrounds and a great team player
- Strong PowerPoint, financial, accounting, and Excel skills; experience building financial models is a MUST
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently or multi-task as required, exercise sound judgment, and work in a fast-paced environment
- Having worked or studied overseas will be an advantage
Start Date: Immediate
Submission: Please submit a cover letter and a resume; a test on technical knowledge will also be required if you are shortlisted. Only shortlisted and relevant, qualified candidates will be considered and contacted by a member of the IIX team for interviews and to discuss your skills, interests, and experiences. IIX is an equal opportunity employer.
