Impact Engine is a women-owned and led, Chicago-based venture capital and private equity firm investing in companies and funds driving positive impact in economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health equity. This approach puts us at the center of the private market impact investing ecosystem, giving us unique access to differentiated deal flow and comprehensive insights. The firm has $250M in assets under management across its funds and is recognized as an Emeritus Impact Assets 50 Manager and the #1 Impact Investing Firm by Real Leaders.
Impact Engine embraces diversity and prioritizes building a team with varied work and life experiences and identities. We value authenticity, excellence, humility, resourcefulness, camaraderie, inclusivity, optimism, and determination.
The investment analyst is an entry-level position for an aspiring impact investor. The role focuses on supporting Impact Engine’s investments into venture capital and private equity impact funds. This includes sourcing and screening potential fund managers, conducting diligence on funds, and data collection and reporting. Responsibilities also include administrative support for the direct company investment strategy and portfolio management. It is primarily a support role but designed such that the analyst will get significant exposure to the entire investment process, including participation in Investment Committee meetings.
Given the firm’s entrepreneurial culture, the ideal candidate is a self-starter that thrives in an independent yet collaborative work environment who embraces our mission to change capitalism for the better. You will report to and work closely with the Chief Investment Officer as well as the rest of the investment team. This position is based in Chicago.
Impact Engine embraces diversity and prioritizes building a team with varied work and life experiences and identities.
Please send a resume to hr@theimpactengine.com and include “Investment Analyst” in the subject line. Include your thoughts on why this is the right role and firm for you.