Senior Associate, Impact Fund for Children

Regular Full-Timesenior

OtherAssociate

0 views0 saves0 applied

Apply Now

Quick Summary

Overview

Organization Overview UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child,

Technical Tools

OtherAssociate

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities. Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children. UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

The Impact Fund for Children is the impact investing affiliate of UNICEF USA, dedicated to developing and deploying innovative finance solutions that advance UNICEF's mission for children worldwide. The Impact Fund's work spans three core areas:

The Bridge Fund, an IA 50-recognized impact investment vehicle that accelerates critical funding through direct bridge financing and strategic allocations in UNICEF financing vehicles that address funding timing gaps;
The recently launched Catalytic Fund, an emerging strategy that deploys flexible debt and/or equity investments into businesses, funds, and initiatives that improve outcomes for children and addresses financing gaps where traditional capital may be limited, and;
Child-lens Investing, a global initiative recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions in 2024 that seeks to build and scale the field of Child-lens Investing by mobilizing investors to integrate child-related considerations into investment decisions, advancing positive outcomes for children while minimizing harm.

The Impact Fund for Children is a close-knit, entrepreneurial team advancing innovative finance solutions that drive outcomes for children worldwide. The Senior Associate plays a critical role in supporting the Impact Fund's investment and operating activities. While serving as a lead resource for financial analysis, transaction diligence, and portfolio monitoring, the role also provides exposure to investor reporting and engagement, board communications and reporting, fund operations, key capital decisions, and strategic initiatives across the Impact Fund platform. Given the team's entrepreneurial structure, the Senior Associate will work closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders, across strategic, operational, and investment decisions that shape the business.

Responsibilities

~1 min read

Lead financial modeling and analytical workstreams across the Impact Fund portfolio by developing and maintaining transaction models, portfolio-level analyses, and scenario-based models that support transaction sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio management.
Lead portfolio monitoring across active investments, including tracking financial and impact performance, assessing emerging risks and opportunities, and synthesizing key portfolio insights.
Support end-to-end transaction execution across the Bridge Fund and Catalytic Fund including diligence, analysis, and preparation of ‘investment committee’ materials.
Support the development and maintenance of pipeline and portfolio management systems to facilitate transaction execution, reporting, and ongoing portfolio oversight.
Support fund administration and post-close processes, including executing and tracking legal agreements and key transaction obligations, coordinating interest payments, and supporting ongoing compliance requirements

Provide support for Impact Fund Board Meetings by preparing the agenda, coordinating meetings, and developing the presentation materials
Lead weekly Impact Fund team meetings including developing agenda and coordinating schedules
Assist with the Impact Fund’s annual budget creation and quarterly management
Manage the team’s project-related invoices, contracts, and expenses

Lead development of the Impact Fund’s quarterly and annual investor reports, as well as materials for the Annual investor convening
Prepare investor-facing materials for meetings and engagements, including briefing memos, agendas, presentations, and supporting analyses.
Support timely responses to ad hoc investor requests, diligence questions, and questionnaires, ensuring materials are accurate, clear, and responsive.

Requirements

~1 min read

Bachelor’s degree required with 2 – 3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, credit, venture capital, impact investing, development finance, community development finance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience with financial modeling and exposure to underwriting transactions, and investment structuring, including the ability to assess financial performance, risks, and key investment considerations
Strong PowerPoint and data visualization skills, with the ability to develop polished, executive-level presentations and investor-facing materials
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and relationship management skills
Can prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner; able to adapt to changing and competing needs
Able to interface with all levels of staff and senior executives both internal and external to the organization while maintaining tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service
Ability to be self-directed and work both independently and in a team, ability to follow-through and complete deliverables effectively and efficiently
Thoroughness and attention to detail are essential
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience creating with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and designing presentations
Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Service