Job Description
Posted on:
September 19, 2024
Exceed Search is conducting an exclusive search for an experienced Investment Manager on behalf of a confidential family office based in Dublin. This family office has a dedicated focus on impact investing, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, renewable energy, climate action, and social impact ventures.
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and growing a diversified portfolio, aligning investments with the family’s mission to drive positive environmental and social change. This role requires a passionate, forward-thinking professional with deep expertise in impact investing and the ability to navigate multiple asset classes, including public and private equities, venture capital, and real assets.
Responsibilities
Portfolio Management: Oversee the family office’s diversified impact investment portfolio, which includes renewable energy, climate technology, sustainable agriculture, and other socially responsible investments.Investment Strategy: Develop and implement tailored investment strategies that align with the family’s impact-focused goals, financial objectives, and risk tolerance.Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on emerging trends in energy, climate, sustainability, and social impact sectors to identify new investment opportunities.Due Diligence: Lead comprehensive due diligence processes for potential investments, including financial modeling, risk assessment, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) analysis, and alignment with the family's values.Performance Monitoring: Regularly monitor the performance of investments, analyzing financial results, social/environmental impact metrics, and market developments to make informed recommendations for adjustments.Deal Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities in the impact investing space, building relationships with entrepreneurs, venture capital firms, and other key stakeholders.Reporting: Prepare detailed investment reports, including both financial performance and impact metrics, for presentation to the family and senior leadership.Collaboration: Work closely with the family, advisors, and external consultants to ensure the investment strategy is consistent with the family’s mission and values.Risk Management: Evaluate and manage investment risks, ensuring diversification and alignment with the family office's long-term goals and impact focus.Impact Measurement: Implement frameworks to measure and report the social and environmental impact of investments, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Job Requirements
Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in investment management, impact investing, venture capital, private equity, or related fields, with a strong track record in energy, climate, or sustainability-focused investments.Impact Investing Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in impact investing, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, climate technology, sustainable agriculture, social enterprises, or ESG-focused assets.Financial Acumen: Proficient in financial analysis, portfolio management, risk assessment, and performance monitoring.Analytical Skills: Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends, conduct due diligence, and perform detailed financial modeling.Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement long-term investment strategies aligned with both financial returns and measurable social/environmental impact.Relationship Building: Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with industry stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, and venture partners.Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment strategies and impact metrics to the family and stakeholders.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc in Finance) or CFA designation is highly preferred.
Additional qualifications or certifications in sustainable finance, ESG, or impact investing are a plus.
Languages
Fluency in English is required
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