Impact Investing Analyst

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We're hiring an Impact Investment Analyst in London for a firm in our partner network.

Impact Investment Analyst - London

Compensation: £70,000 - £95,000 per annum, based on experience (plus performance-related bonus)

What you'll be responsible for:

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 whilst 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

You'll stand out if you bring:

• A background in consulting from MBB, Big Four, 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 modelling 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 distil complex information for decision-makers

How to apply:

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