Job Summary
ABOUT US
Proudly housed at the University of Utah, our mission is to expand the market for impact investing and to equip the next generation of impact leaders, forging a future where impact is seamlessly integrated across sectors worldwide. Through our diverse expertise, we connect capital to measurable social, environmental, and financial outcomes. Leveraging our unique position at a leading public university, we drive critical innovations and research, amplify thought leadership, and provide world-class experiential learning and academic programming. Our headquarters, the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter, is a pioneering live/work ecosystem that fosters a shared vision for the betterment of people and the planet. Learn more at sorensonimpactinstitute.com.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sorenson Impact Institute's Impact Investing team seeks an Associate to join our Salt Lake City-based impact investing and student training program. The Associate will be joining a team investing in high impact entrepreneurs while simultaneously training the next generation of finance and impact investing professionals. We're seeking a team member with experience in investing or related fields and a commitment to student training, social innovation, and impact. The right candidate is a leader and a teacher – entrepreneurial, bold, creative, and can excel in a fast-paced, startup environment, ready to work directly with students daily.
The Associate will be responsible for training students in our program and managing investment processes and operations. Specifically, the Associate will be responsible for sourcing new investments, leading due diligence, preparing investment materials, and managing investment operations – all while training and mentoring student interns.
The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic investment professional with experience across the lifecycle of an investment, including sourcing, underwriting, and executing new investments. Candidates should have a strong commitment to impact and bring an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to the role. The Associate should also have a passion for teaching and mentoring, as training and inspiring the next generation of venture capital and impact investing professionals is core to our work.
Responsibilities
Mentor and Train Student Interns
- Equip a rotating cohort of student interns with hands-on experience in venture capital and impact investing through underwriting and full-cycle due diligence for early-stage deals (pre-seed-Series A).