Director (Deal Lead) Impact Investments

OFFICE LOCATION United States #Li-Remote #PDN Location for the position is flexible within the United States. *Open until filled WHO WE ARE The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people." WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER The Director, Impact Investments position will source, originate, structure, execute, and close potential impact investment opportunities that generate priority conservation outcomes and financial returns that are competitive with other comparable market offerings. The Director (Deal Lead), Impact Investments will report to the Senior Director, Impact Investments on the NatureVest team. WHO YOU ARE Obsessed with impact and solving our environmental crisis High emotional and intellectual intelligence Interest in learning from and collaborating with a diverse array of subject matter experts across conservation, equity, and climate mitigation. Balances a bias for action with enough patience to navigate some non-profit bureaucracy Can effectively prioritize in states of high complexity Sees no task as beneath them, no matter how little Comfortable with ambiguity Systems thinker and advanced problem solver Has fun building systems and processes to calm the chaos WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU The Director's role is to source, originate, structure, execute, and close potential impact investment opportunities that generate priority conservation outcomes and financial returns that are competitive with other comparable market offerings. The Director will seek to co-create these transactions with asset managers, operating partners, conservation and investment experts (including Nature Conservancy colleagues), as well as potential cornerstone investors. The Director will be primarily responsible for transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution, and will play an active role in investor engagement and fundraising alongside NatureVest's capital raising team. In addition, the Director will be primarily responsible for working with internal stakeholders at TNC (including members of senior management and the Global Board of Directors) to secure any necessary feedback and internal support for the transaction. Additional responsibilities include representing NatureVest at various conferences and investor events and assisting in the strategic development of NatureVest. RESPONSIBILITIES and SCOPE Commitment to the mission and values o The Nature Conservancy, although no prior experience in environmental conservation is required. Requires willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time, and to work occasional weekends and evenings. Origination and Pipeline Development: Growing NatureVest's transaction pipeline by working with internal TNC conservation and strategy staff, and external asset managers and other partners (including potential investors), to source and structure new investment transactions across multiple conservation priorities globally. Conducting 360 degree assessment of new investment opportunities including: financial viability; regulatory and business risk assessment; and stakeholder engagement and negotiation. Making independent decisions frequently based on analysis, experience, and judgment. Representation of the NatureVest team at industry and stakeholder events globally for both thought leadership and investment origination purposes. Transaction Structuring, Capital Raising, and Closing: Develop fit-for-purpose financial and legal structures that satisfy TNC's conservation and reputational priorities while meeting investor needs. Conduct detailed negotiations with potential investors, operating partners, and key stakeholders. Develop detailed pitch decks, investment memoranda and any other necessary investor materials. Conduct investor roadshows and investor calls as needed.

Created: 2024-11-04