Senior Manager, Charities (Impact Capital)

Reports directly to the Head of Department / Executive Manager and is responsible for developing, managing, and implementing an impact capital strategy and related projects. It sits within the Charities and Community Division, whose department contributes to the Institute of Philanthropy's purpose of working towards the betterment of societies through impactful philanthropy. The job holder will develop insights and knowledge in impact capital instruments and funding models, and build network and trusted relationships across a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders, including local and regional practitioners and partners.

• Lead the end-to-end development and execution of high-priority impact capital projects.
• Conduct in-depth social issue and feasibility analyses, build impact and financial models, and design financing instruments and impact measurement frameworks.
• Take ownership of contract structuring and negotiation processes, develop compelling business cases, and secure final approval from IoP's Management and Board.
• Cultivate and manage trusted relationships across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors relevant to impact capital.
• Engage policymakers, leaders of philanthropies and financial institutions, and sector experts to advance pilot projects, generate continuous field insights, and support broader field-building objectives.
• Champion internal innovation and alignment by driving collaboration with internal teams (Charities & Community, Investment Office, Finance, Legal, Procurement) to co-create and institutionalise new policies, processes, and risk management frameworks for novel impact funding models.
• Serve as a key change agent within the organisation.
• Drive learning and thought leadership by synthesising insights from pilot projects and stakeholder engagements to develop proprietary knowledge, refine the team's strategy, and contribute to discourse on innovative finance and philanthropy in Hong Kong and globally.
• Provide managerial leadership and operational oversight by mentoring and managing junior team members.
• Oversee key administrative and operational processes, including budget management, strategic vendor engagements, and high-level communications and convenings.

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• At least ten years of experience in a relevant field such as impact investing, grant-making for systems change, private equity, venture capital, or strategic advisory.
• Solid understanding of impact financing.
• Exceptional strategic and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, deconstruct systemic issues, and develop actionable, evidence-based strategies.
• Compelling and influential communicator in English and Cantonese.
• Adept at engaging, persuading, and building trusted advisor relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders on nuanced and complex topics, both verbally and in writing.
• Competent in financial modelling and structuring.
• Ability to assess, stress-test, and design a variety of financial instruments (e.g. outcomes-based contracts, blended finance vehicles, program-related investments) and their associated impact and risk profiles.
• Proven project management experience and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams effectively.
• Strong personal drive and innovative mindset to drive change and challenge the status quo.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members to pursue shared goals.
• Deep, authentic commitment to the fields of philanthropy and social innovation, coupled with a strategic passion for creating lasting, systemic change.
• Unquestionable personal and professional integrity, sound judgment, and a reputation for ethical leadership.

• Competitive benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities