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RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
- Commitment to the mission and values of 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.
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WHAT YOU\'LL BRING
- Bachelor\'s degree and 7 or more years\' experience in a private
sector environment, such as investment banking, law or legal
services, asset management, private equity, impact investing,
consulting, or investment deal lead role at a leading conservation
organization or government entity, or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Senior career or post-career professionals
welcome.
- Experience with transaction structuring.
- Experience in directly working with institutional investors (such as
investment banks, private wealth managers, public pension plans,
endowment funds, private trusts) and/or high-net worth individuals.
- Experience with transaction legal documents and in writing
memoranda.
- Experience with analytical and deal workflow and project management.
- Fully fluent English professional business speaking, writing, and
reading.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Professional business fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or
other second language.
- Strong team player who can build relationships and work
collaboratively across a matrixed organization and with Conservancy
partners.
- Ability to make decisions in order to diagnose and resolve complex
problems.
- Experience with business and financial modelling and cash flow
analysis.
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WHAT WE BRING
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through
grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the
most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the
world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and
the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact
conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including
health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an
8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life
insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life
and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our b nefits on our
Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.
We\'re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the
health and well-being of the people we employ.
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ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
NatureVest is the impact investing unit of TNC. NatureVest\'s mission is
to facilitate the development of global financial markets that value,
monetize, and integrate natural capital at scale. It does so by sourcing
capital and structuring investable deals that generate financial returns
and achieve measurable environmental and social outcomes that support
TNC\'s 2030 Goals. NatureVest impact investments include but are not
limited to debt, venture capital, equity, and guarantees utilizing
direct investments, funds, facilities, special purpose vehicles, blended
finance, and fund of funds. NatureVest has helped TNC and its partners
originate, structure, fund and close investment vehicles representing
more than \$3.1 billion of committed capital. To learn more, visit:
www.nature.org/naturevest.
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SALARY INFORMATION
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is
generally within the range of \$150,000 - \$170,000 for annual base
salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of
employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate\'s actual pay will
fall withi