Impact Investment Manager

Impact: Financial, Social, Environmental

Oversees and supports a portfolio of impact investments, focusing on financial returns and positive social or environmental outcomes. This involves identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, managing portfolios, and reporting on impact metrics.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented with significant solo work
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
Very High
Travel
Moderate
Schedule flexibility
Flexible
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
50-60
Stress level
High

At a glance

Median salary
$150,000
Entry-level
$80,000
Senior
$250,000
Growth by 2033
Growing Fast
Demand
Growing Fast
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
Very High
Typical student debt
$50,000 - $100,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Financial Modeling
  • Due Diligence
  • Portfolio Management
  • Impact Measurement
  • Valuation
  • Data Analysis

Soft skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Ethical Judgment

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Analyst
      2. Associate
      3. Manager
      4. Director
      5. Partner/Fund Lead

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Low
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing Fast

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      4.5/10
      Work-life balance
      3/10
      Prestige
      8.5/10
      Social perception
      Very High

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