Investment Associate

Company: Stand Together
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

ID (external): 2020-4642Location: US-VA-ArlingtonOverview

Stand Together unleashes the power of community to solve our country's toughest problems and help people improve their lives. We identify, support, and celebrate community-based organizations applying effective solutions to the driving causes of poverty. Through targeted programming, training, and organizational development we provide the resources and tools necessary for these catalysts for social change to grow, scale, and replicate their impact across the country.

We are seeking an Investment Associate to support our research capabilities, specifically serving as source for due diligence research and investment analysis on potential partners. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial in how they approach their responsibilities and will make process improvements for research needs that magnify the work of those they support.

The Market-Based Management philosophy creates an environment that prioritizes integrity and compliance, fosters professional growth, and rewards our employees for the value they create.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Contribute to the research capability of the Stand Together team
• Investigate and summarize research and collate data for high priority projects and build out of partner pipeline
• Research potential partnerships and conduct outreach to potential partners
• Prepare analysis and background materials to summarize key investment drivers for potential partners
• Prepare educational materials and backgrounders in key investment areas
  
  Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization
  
  • Commitment to the purpose, values, and operating principles that inform Stand Together's work
  • 1-3+ years' experience in a professional office setting
  • Strong understanding of classical liberalism
  • Demonstrated abilities in researching, writing, and critical thinking
  • High sense of urgency and initiative
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to drive multiple projects to completion in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Highly organized, results-driven approach to completing tasks
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
    
    Standout Candidates May Also Bring
    
    • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
      About Us
      
      Stand Together Foundation unleashes the power of community to solve our country's toughest problems and help people improve their lives. We identify, support, and celebrate community-based organizations applying effective solutions to the driving causes of poverty. Through targeted programming, training, and organizational development we provide the resources and tools necessary for these catalysts for social change to grow, scale, and replicate their impact across the country.
      
      We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. #PM19 PI123443674

Keywords: Stand Together, Arlington , Investment Associate, Other , Arlington, Virginia