Manager, Charities (Impact Capital - Grant Making)

Supports the end-to-end development of pilot projects within the Charities and Community Division, contributing to the Institute of Philanthropy's purpose of advancing impactful philanthropy. It sits within a team that explores and demonstrates the potential of impact capital approaches to catalyse greater quantum and quality of capital for good. The position works across public, private, and philanthropic sectors and collaborates with internal teams such as Investment Office, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.

• Support end-to-end development of pilot projects, including issue analysis, feasibility analysis and due diligence, design and development of financing instruments, financial modelling, impact measurement design, and contract structuring and negotiation.
• Compile the requisite materials for decision by the Board and Management.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders across public, private and philanthropic sectors to support pilot project and field-building activities in alignment with the Institute of Philanthropy's goals.
• Establish strong relationships with external stakeholders, including philanthropic funders, academic experts, policymakers, non-profit organisations, and intermediaries.
• Collaborate and build trust-based relationships internally, including with Investment Office, Finance, Legal, and Procurement, to establish new processes and norms around managing new and diverse funding models for impact.
• Synthesise and support continuous learning across internal and external stakeholders through the course of pilot project development and launch.
• Manage administrative processes and coordinate with relevant divisions on budget monitoring and reporting, vendor engagement and procurement, and communications and convenings.

• Minimum five years of relevant work experience in grant-making, impact investing, private investments, or strategic partnership (e.g., private equity, venture capital).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct issues effectively based on quantitative and qualitative evidence gathering.
• Strong financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to assess impact and risk across a variety of project financing structures.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Cantonese, with experience engaging internal and external partners on new and complex strategic topics.
• Demonstrated success working in high-pressure, complex, and evolving environments while leading with enthusiasm and grace as part of a collaborative effort.
• Interest in the field of philanthropy, development, and economic policy, with demonstrated passion for changing systems for the betterment of society.
• The highest personal and professional integrity.

• Previous exposure or experience in international development, social impact measurement, or impact investment.

• Competitive benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities