Director (Deal Lead) Impact Investments – 55659

OFFICE LOCATION

United States

#Li-Remote

#PDN

Location for the position is flexible within the United States.

Open until filled

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the worlds toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a [commitment to diversity](https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/){rel=”nofollow”} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our [TNC Talent playlist on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-o5jtJniubZjnNuR4zpvmTBaiC-ZiSbJ){rel=”nofollow”} to hear stories from staff or visit [Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-The-Nature-Conservancy-EIIE14686.11,33.htm){rel=”nofollow”}.

One of TNCs primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know well only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “youll join for the mission, and youll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Director, Impact Investments position will source, originate, structure, execute, and close potential impact investment opportunities that generate priority conservation outcomes and financial returns that are competitive with other comparable market offerings. The Director (Deal Lead), Impact Investments will report to the Senior Director, Impact Investments on the NatureVest team.

WHO YOU ARE

– Obsessed with impact and solving our environmental crisis
– High emotional and intellectual intelligence
– Interest in learning from and collaborating with a diverse array of subject matter experts across conservation, equity, and climate mitigation.
– Balances a bias for action with enough patience to navigate some non-profit bureaucracy
– Can effectively prioritize in states of high complexity
– Sees no task as beneath them, no matter how little
– Comfortable with ambiguity
– Systems thinker and advanced problem solver
– Has fun building systems and processes to calm the chaos

WERE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Directors role is to source, originate, structure, execute, and close potential impact investment opportunities that generate priority conservation outcomes and financial returns that are competitive with other comparable market offerings. The Director will seek to co-create these transactions with asset managers, operating partners, conservation and investment experts (including Nature Conservancy colleagues), as well as potential cornerstone investors. The Director will be primarily responsible for transaction structuring, negotiation, and execution, and will play an active role in investor engagement and fundraising alongside NatureVests capital raising team. In addition, the Director will be primarily responsible for working with internal stakeholders at TNC (including members of senior management and the Global Board of Directors) to secure any necessary feedback and internal support for the transaction. Additional responsibilities include representing NatureVest at various