Analyst, IMM and Research

This is a full-time role, based in either the NYC metro area (3 days/week in office) or Washington, D.C. (fully remote).

ABOUT IMPACT CAPITAL MANAGERS

The Impact Capital Managers (ICM) mission is to accelerate the performance of our members and to scale the impact investing marketplace with integrity and authenticity. We do this through our membership association, which today includes 120+ funds representing more than $50B in impact-focused private capital, and through field-building initiatives and partnerships via the affiliated ICM Institute. Our members have invested in companies including Nextracker, Vital Farms and Coursera. The ICM network of peers is engaged and collaborative by nature. As part of our commitment to grow the marketplace with integrity, members must meet certain criteria and admission is by invitation only. At ICM, we:

• Connect our members to one another, to impact investment opportunities, and to stakeholders in the broader investing ecosystem
• Identify and share best practices in areas directly relevant to fund performance, such as impact management
• Advocate for our members and the field through education, thought leadership, and independent research
• Cultivate a skilled, diverse impact investor workforce through talent and professional development programs and partnerships
• Strive to apply our operating principles – Rigor and Excellence, Candor and Curiosity, and Diversity and Inclusion – to all aspects of our work.

OVERVIEW

The Analyst will have a primary focus on impact measurement and management (IMM), industry research, and managing ICM’s internal data strategy. The analyst will also have the opportunity to engage across the full range of ICM workstreams. We have a small team, so this individual will have the opportunity to build valuable business skills and know-how, deepen the member experience of our network, and shape the role and organization, with plenty of room to take on increasing responsibility over time. This analyst will report to the Director of IMM and Research.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support impact measurement and management (IMM) projects and workstreams:
  • Support effective, efficient disclosures process related to ICM’s member standards, aka the IMM Fundamentals
  • Organize logistics and help plan content for virtual and in-person IMM-related events (e.g., peer learning workshops)
  • Review, curate, and develop essential IMM resources for ICM member funds
  • Track industry updates, best practices, key players, and how regulation may affect IMM practices for private capital funds
  • Contribute IMM content for ICM communications channels (social media, newsletter, etc.)
• Utilize Qualtrics, Zapier, Airtable, and Excel to advance and maintain ICM’s data management strategy and systems; build Zapier API automations and keep databases and sensitive member information accurate, consistent, and up-to-date
• Contribute to ICM’s ongoing research efforts by developing project plans, coordinating across research partners and study participants, conducting desk and firsthand research, analyzing data, creating visualizations, drafting content, and supporting on dissemination efforts
• Support grant reporting and application writing
• Support the production of ICM’s Annual Report
• As a team player, support and add value across other mission-critical areas where needed – including daily operations, meeting coordination, internal communications, event planning/logistics, and project management
• Work as needed with colleagues across ICM’s other workstreams, including policy, communications, LP engagement, and talent & diversity

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

ICM occupies an office off Bryant Park in Manhattan and has two staff who work remotely in Washington DC. For NYC based staff, we operate on a hybrid office model (~3 days/week in office). DC-based staff are expected to commute to NYC monthly for 3-day “home weeks” (typically Tuesday-Thursday) and may have additional in-person co-working days with DC-based ICM leadership on an ad-hoc basis. Both DC and NYC based staff are offered flexibility to temporarily work remotely from alternative locations as needed with prior approval. ICM offers comprehensive health benefits, a flexible PTO policy, home tech stipend, 401k with up to 4.5% employer match, and a competitive paid family leave policy. The office is closed each year from December 25 through January 1. Some domestic and international travel may be required (

• You have a Bachelors Degree and 1-3 years of work experience or a Masters degree and internship and/or TA experience, ideally in a research, monitoring and evaluation, IMM, or other relevant role
• You have advanced Excel skills and are tech- and software-savvy; familiarity with data collection and management tools (Qualtrics, Airtable, Zapier), quantitative/qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Tableau, SPSS) and/or API automation experience is a plus
• You have some familiarity with impact evaluation, monitoring, and evaluation concepts and/or qualitative and quantitative research methodologies/tools; knowledge of impact investing-specific frameworks and tools is a plus
• You are a critical thinker obsessed with details and accuracy, but you can also see the big picture
• You are a clear and effective writer and communicator
• You are a self-starter who thrives in a small, start-up environment – you can own projects from beginning to end, take initiative and follow-through on tasks, and enjoy wearing multiple hats
• You are passionate and intellectually curious about impact and how IMM and research can contribute to advancing the field
• You operate with the highest integrity when handling confidential, sensitive or proprietary data
• You have a positive attitude and want to contribute to a fun, supportive work culture
• You strive for excellence but you also take time to celebrate success, care for yourself and others, and learn from challenges; it’s all part of the journey

Please apply by sending the following materials as PDF attachments to [email protected] with “ICM IMM Analyst” in the subject line:

1. A brief cover letter explaining why this role and organization interests you
2. Your resume
3. A relevant work/writing sample (ideally not more than 3 pages, and must be your own work)

Incomplete applications or applications not following instructions will not be considered. We are looking to fill the position on/before August 15, 2024 but will review applications on a rolling basis until it is filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with those candidates who advance to interviews.

At ICM we are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from individuals who identify with groups historically underrepresented in finance and investing. We value diversity in our organization; we believe diverse teams help us work smarter and we actively hire for cultural growth. We welcome people of all ages, stories and backgrounds. We provide everyone with equal access to professional development.