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Associate Director, Impact Capital
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Palladium Impact Capital has an opening for an Associate Director, in London, experienced in leading transactions in the financial services, energy, land use and/or sustainable agriculture sectors.
The Associate Director will lead advisory mandates, both in origination and execution, he/she will contribute to the general building of the franchise, strengthening of the practice infrastructure and systems, and will be expected to lead the delivery of a wide range of client-facing engagements, which will include equity, debt capital structuring, capital raising mandates at the company and fund level, M&A mandates and transaction-related services.
Find out more about Palladium Impact Capital at https://capital.thepalladiumgroup.com/

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Director are:
Client mandate execution:
• Overall project management
o Setting and managing the project/transaction timetable
o Client relationship management and the day-to-day point of contact with clients
o Managing the project team and ensuring quality on all client deliverables
o Managing transaction cost in relation to a budget and monitoring invoicing and collections in respect of fees and expenses
• Mandate execution in all phases, from design and structuring, marketing, negotiation to closing transactions
o Managing investor lists, outreach, tracking feedback and driving investor meetings
o Drafting presentation materials, logistics management and issue identification/ resolution
o Overseeing the preparation of Information Memoranda, financial models and data room
o Liaising with and advising clients on transaction strategy including tactics, deal structuring, negotiation strategy and providing insight on specific strategic issues
o Managing term sheet and documentation negotiation through to transaction closing
o Managing the engagement team and external parties such as legal counsel
Business development and practice building:
• Business building
o Sourcing prospective client relationships and cultivating investor networks, both directly and through relationships within the Palladium Group
o Participating in, and leading, on-going internal coordination and planning meetings
o Building marketing materials, creating proposals/ pitch documents
o Developing thought leadership on impact investing themes, product innovation and transaction design
o Representing the company at industry conferences and convenings
• Practice building
o Improving internal materials, processes and tools that support growth of the practice
o Contributing to the knowledge and relationship base of the team
o Taking responsibility for one or more internal team functions (e.g. training, people development, compliance, finances)
Required Qualifications:
• Relevant academic qualifications or relevant previous experience (if no relevant educational qualifications are available) in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, venture capital or related fields.
• Prior experience in a corporate finance advisory capacity, including hands-on transaction experience involving one or more of the following key sectors: financial inclusion, energy, sustainable agriculture and/or land use.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial modelling and the ability to structure, organise and present datasets in Excel.
• Proficient in using PowerPoint, including: Developing custom slides for client and internal presentations, creating templates, graphs, and charts.
• Proficient in using Word, including: Word formatting features for page set up, use design elements such as Word’s drawing tools, text boxes, graphics, formatting text boxes and word art.

Person specification
We are seeking a person who:
• Shares our values and passions
• Has a demonstrated interest in impact investing and shares our vision of impact investing as a means to put finance to work to help solve some of the most pressing global issues.
• Always looks for root causes of problems and can see them in their broader context.
• Can come up with creative solutions to complex issues and see them through their implementation.
• Is willing to learn and is someone who we can learn from.
• Is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and working collaboratively with diverse teams.
Has a strong work ethic
• Is able to balance multiple demands with keen attention to detail and light supervision.
• Displays strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Is able to deliver consistently high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and follow-through.
• Has the ability to exercise independent judgment and proactively ask questions as needed.

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the skills and competencies required for the role and why are you passionate about impact investing. In your cover letter please include examples of relevant experience (professional, academic or otherwise), describing the part you played and the impact of that contribution, in no more than 400 words. Applications without a resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Palladium Impact Capital is a regulated business authorised to conduct corporate finance work in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Company Overview:
About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com
Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
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