Investment Director

Company: Sun Valley Institute
Location: Hailey
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Sun Valley Institute for Resilience Investment Director Job Description Job Title: Investment Director Reports to: Nate Twichell, Executive Director Background: The purpose of Sun Valley Institute for Resilience (SVIR) is to advance community resilience in Idaho---s Wood River Valley region by educating, investing and collaborating to ensure that the economy, environment and people thrive. The Impact Idaho Fund attracts and mobilizes mission-driven capital for innovative projects advancing community resilience in central and southern Idaho. Investments target the build out of regenerative, renewable and sustainable practices related to food and farm, land, water and energy use. The Impact Idaho Fund is currently in the pilot phase focused primarily on regional food and regenerative agriculture. Job Responsibilities: The Investment Director will be an active member of the SVIR team and lead the Impact Idaho Fund program. This program is currently in its pilot phase, seeking to activate mission driven capital to build community resilience. The Investment Director will manage the strategic direction and day-to-date coordination of the program in collaboration with the Program Director and with support from the Executive Director. Among other things, the Investment Director will help develop the project pipeline, provide technical assistance to applicants, perform investment due diligence, present investments to the Board of Directors for review and approval, provide business and financial support to approved borrowers, monitor portfolio investments, collect semi-annual impact and financial reports from borrowers, develop impact investment reports for donors and investors, support donor and investor relationships, and oversee the administration and repayment of capital. The Investment Director will be responsible for staying up to date in current trends in impact investing, including local investing. This position requires financial and investment expertise as well as creativity, adaptability and systems thinking. Required Experience/Skills: Either (1) minimum four-year degree in business, finance or related field and minimum 5-7 years of professional investment experience or (2) minimum advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA or CFA) in business, finance or related field and minimum 3-5 years of professional investment experience Previous experience developing financial models and multi-year financial projections Previous experience underwriting and administering grant or debt instruments Excellent business writing and oral communication skills Knowledge of impact investing trends and best practices Passion for the intersection of impact investing and community resilience Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to work on multiple initiatives concurrently Able to work effectively both individually and as part of a team Willing to work with a small passionate team and help in all areas of the organization Fluent in written and spoken English Desired Experience/Skills: Advanced degree, MBA or CFA Knowledge about environmental sustainability, including energy and water Knowledgeable about local food and regenerative agricultural Network within southern and central Idaho Fluent in Spanish Time Requirement & Compensation This is a full, year-round position though our organization values flexible hours for staff. Compensation DOE. Health & technology stipends provided. Work from home opportunity or shared office space available. Remote work scenario considered based on experience and location, as there would need to be a hybrid model with travel to the Wood River Valley. Application Instructions We will be interviewing qualified applicants on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until a qualified person has accepted the position. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and any questions to adminsunvalleyinstitute.org.

Keywords: Sun Valley Institute, Boise , Investment Director, Executive , Hailey, Idaho