Associate-level Investor

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the foundation emphasizes the importance of diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employees to engage in various communities. The foundation is committed to fostering an environment that supports both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Overview:
The position is a limited-term role for 24 months based in Seattle, WA, with relocation assistance available. The Strategic Investment Fund is looking for an Associate-level investor to enhance its investment portfolio. The role involves contributing to the formation of investment theses, deal origination, investment execution, and management activities across the foundation's focus areas. The Associate will work closely with program strategy teams to understand their impact objectives and collaborate with technical colleagues to source potential investments. The position requires participation in deal teams, which include program experts and legal colleagues, to execute new investments, perform evaluations, lead due diligence processes, and negotiate legal documentation. The Associate will also be involved in portfolio management, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and providing updates on the performance of investments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Associate will have several key responsibilities, including:

• Collaborating with foundation program strategy teams to comprehend their impact objectives and forming investment theses.
• Actively sourcing potential investments through outreach and relationship-building within entrepreneurial and investment communities.
• Joining deal teams that consist of program technical experts and legal colleagues to execute new investments, which includes performing initial evaluations, shaping discussions with companies, determining investment structures, leading due diligence processes, and negotiating legal documentation.
• Presenting investments to the foundation's Investment Committee.
• Participating in all aspects of portfolio management, which may involve serving as an observer on boards of directors, facilitating interactions between portfolio companies and foundation program teams, and proactively identifying and addressing strategic, financial, and legal issues.
• Ensuring high-quality interactions and maintaining clear communication with both internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience in venture capital, growth equity, leveraged buy-out funds, or investment banking. They should have experience in deal sourcing, execution, and company engagement, along with a strong interest in principal investing and a commitment to the foundation's mission of driving innovative social impact. Additionally, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship.

Educational Background:
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. The degree should ideally be in a relevant field such as finance, economics, business administration, or a related discipline that provides a strong foundation for understanding investment principles and practices.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least two years of applicable experience, preferably as an Analyst or Associate in a venture capital, growth equity, leveraged buy-out fund, or investment bank. This experience should include a solid background in deal sourcing, execution, and engagement with companies, demonstrating a deep interest in principal investing and a belief in the foundation's mission.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial, particularly in regions where the foundation operates, to enhance engagement with diverse communities.

Additional Notes:
This position is a limited-term role for 24 months, based in Seattle, WA, with relocation assistance available. The salary range for this role is between $169,700 and $254,500 USD, with higher ranges for positions in Seattle and Washington, D.C. The organization recognizes market differences in compensation and strives to balance competitive pay with its mission. New hire salaries typically fall between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range, depending on the candidate's skills, experience, and expertise. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and the organization is committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the application process.