Associate/Senior Associate in Impact-Linked Finance

About Roots of Impact

Roots of Impact is a manager of catalytic capital based in Frankfurt, with hubs in Berlin and Cape Town. The company is a pioneer in the field of Impact-Linked Finance, which aims to align capital with incentives to drive change for people and the planet. Their mission is to empower entrepreneurs to achieve large-scale impact by managing innovative funds, offering quality advisory and educational services, and building the field for Impact-Linked Finance through various initiatives. The organization operates globally, handling transactions in sectors such as agriculture, off-grid energy, healthcare, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and vocational skills development across Central and South America, Asia, and Africa. Roots of Impact has a diverse and multicultural team, committed to driving positive change through effective impact finance. The firm offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal growth and professional development, emphasizing remote connection and work-life balance. The company’s culture is built on a strong foundation of equality and diversity, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.

About this Role

Roots of Impact is currently seeking passionate and experienced finance and impact specialists to join their Transaction Management & Consulting (TMC) team. As a member of this team, you will be involved in managing transactions across various sectors and regions, ensuring the effective implementation of Impact-Linked Finance funds and programs. You will collaborate with external partners and contribute to the development and scaling up of innovative tools and platforms that strengthen the practice of Impact-Linked Finance. This role requires a high level of expertise in finance, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work under tight deadlines are essential. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong drive for achieving impact and a readiness to work in a remote, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Impact-Linked Finance funds, programs, and transactions
• Managing external consulting mandates for partners interested in implementing Impact-Linked Finance
• Supporting the development, management, and scaling up of a digital workflow platform from a content perspective
• Developing innovative tools, processes, and instruments to further strengthen the Impact-Linked Finance practice

Requirements

• A (post-graduate) degree in finance, business, international development, or equivalent training/life experience
• Relevant professional working experience in impact investing, finance, social entrepreneurship, business, financial and impact data analysis
• Financial modeling experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Curiosity, drive, and confidence in working in a diverse, largely remote cultural context and team
• Experience in off-grid energy, ag-tech, health-tech, WASH, responsible consumption, and production is a plus
• First-hand experience of living/working/traveling in developing countries and working with social enterprises is a plus
• Fluency in other languages is a plus

Benefits

• A phenomenal team: A diverse, multicultural team of interesting, driven self-starters who are passionate about the work they do
• A personal growth mindset: An enabling and uplifting environment with cross-team collaboration and an internal “skills marketplace”
• A remote-but-connected office: Opportunities to connect and collaborate regularly, despite the distance
• In-person team events: Regular events to engage and tackle big questions in real life, complemented by activities such as sunrise hikes or art exhibits
• A people-centric culture: A generous leave package and flexible work hours to ensure team members thrive in all aspects of their lives
• A comprehensive onboarding program: A structured integration process with a dedicated “onboarding buddy”
• Location-specific benefits: For employees based in Germany, additional support such as Kita Support (Zuschuss Kinderbetreuungskosten)