The primary objective of this role is to support the research, development and integration of impact measurement and management (IMM) practices across Advantage Capital’s key investment areas, including start-ups and small businesses, renewable energy, and affordable housing. Within this body of work, the role will work collaboratively with each investment area's team members and stakeholders to assist in the design and completion of impact-focused strategies, screens, analysis and reporting. As a central and cross-functional team member to the firm, the role will have opportunities to contribute to the areas of public-private partnerships, fundraising, and impact investing strategy and innovation.

Requirements 

· Assist ongoing IMM integrations efforts firmwide.

· Manage the collection, verification and capturing of impact-related data from new and existing investments through the investment closing, onboarding, quarterly reporting, and bi-annual impact survey processes.

· Participate in investment and operations calls as a resources for impact-related needs and to improve impact operations.

· Contribute to research and analyses of portfolio and company data that drives insights for improved outcomes.

· Develop proficiency around IMM standard setting organizations, frameworks, methodologies, metrics and general best practices.

About Advantage Capital

Founded in 1992, Advantage Capital is a national impact investment firm, providing innovative financing solutions that drive community impact as well as financial returns. The firm has invested billions in underserved businesses, affordable housing, renewable energy and more, creating thousands of permanent, quality jobs that pay above average annual American income, or 1.7 times the Living Wage in their communities, overwhelmingly in neighborhoods experiencing high poverty rates and low family incomes.

Advantage Capital creates strong partnerships with its portfolio companies, offering not just funding but also strategic support and guidance. The firm also draws on its 30-year history to offer advisory services to other program participants seeking economic and community development outcomes.

Our Culture

At Advantage Capital, we love what we do. We fundamentally believe that capital can change lives and we go to great lengths to give our firm the opportunity to reach the hardest hit communities in the U.S. with much-needed investment. For anyone considering joining our high-performing firm, know that we value:

• A growth mindset (never stuck)
• A fast but enduring work pace (never boring)
• The ability to work autonomously (no micromanaging)
• Getting things done (talk is cheap)
• An all-hands-on-deck culture (a true team)
• A love of hard-to-solve problems (others avoid)
• The character to do the right thing (always)

Perks at Advantage Capital

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match · Employee stock program
• Training & development opportunities
• Paid personal & vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Firm-wide retreats
• Service awards
• Company swag
• Holiday parties
• Gym membership
• Employee assistance program
• Community service opportunities
• Life insurance, disability, and long-term care
• HRA and HSA with annual company deposit

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