Fund Analyst (Investments)

About the Organization

The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations - which includes Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Finance and Momentus Securities (an SEC-registered broker-dealer, MSRB-registered, FINRA/SIPC member) - are transforming how capital and investments flow into communities to provide people access to the capital and opportunities they deserve.

We are working to reinvent traditional financial systems and advance locally-led solutions that create economic mobility and generational wealth. Through our continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital, we offer a comprehensive package of loan products, impact investment opportunities, training and business advising programs, and technology solutions.

Our holistic and streamlined approach offers comprehensive solutions for small business entrepreneurs, real estate developers, community-based organizations, and local leaders at every stage of growth, from inception to expansion. When these leaders have the opportunity to succeed, their communities, their residents – and our country – thrive.

Position Summary

Capital Impact Partners is looking for a Fund Analyst to become an integral part of its Impact Investment Group, which focuses on making investments that generate economic prosperity and promote community health nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community and economic development impact investing, and a strong analytical background.

The Fund Analyst will support the critical investment operations of the Impact Investment Group and will carry out the accurate coordination of investment closings, funding disbursements, investment management servicing system input, investment monitoring and performance, and portfolio summary reporting. This position works directly with the Investments, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate and relevant information is shared regarding the investment portfolio to enable smooth forecasting and budgeting. The Fund Analyst will also lead the process to establish service level agreements (SLAs) across teams.

This position works directly with and reports to the Managing Director of Investments, with ad hoc support to the larger Investments team as needed.

The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrated interest in impact investing, and strong critical thinking, accounting, financial, and analytical skills. The Funding Analyst will need to get up a learning curve quickly and be able to switch between multiple different activities in a given day. Prior fund operations experience is a plus but not required.

Essential Responsibilities

●      Reconcile monthly cash transactions and lead ongoing cash flow analysis for multiple fund vehicles.

●      Lead the development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between the Investments team and other teams across Momentus Capital.

●      Lead the coordination with external and internal service providers and analytical platforms to optimize data analysis and reporting.

●      Process inbound investment referrals as part of initial transaction screening.  

●      Support the generation of capital calls and distribution notices to fund investors and debt providers.

●      Support in the completion of investor reports and regulatory filings.

●      Assist in the development of cross-team processes like covenant collections, payment reconciliation, servicing, accounting and other processes.

●      Monitor key portfolio company performance metrics, including revenue targets, liquidity indicators, and IRR.

●      Support investment closing process for new portfolio companies, including document collection and KYC checks.

●      Support in the preparation of quarterly and annual monitoring reports of portfolio companies, noting any financial or operational risks and support in quarterly valuation exercises.

●      Support in the collection of impact data metrics from portfolio companies on a timely basis and contribute to any impact analysis.

Requirements

●      Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field. MBA or related master’s degree, CFA, CPA a plus.

●      Demonstrated 3+ years relevant finance, accounting, and analytical experience.

●      Advanced financial analysis and modeling skills with emphasis on understanding investment performance and impact metrics.

●      Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player.

●      Capable of prioritizing competing requirements, managing different deadlines in a dynamic working environment.

●      Able to work independently and within a cross-functional team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

●      A detail-oriented individual, who is organized, possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and delivers to tight deadlines.

●      Advanced users of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $74,828 -$93,535 and is eligible for an annual incentive.

This role is eligible to work remotely.

All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

EEO: Momentus Capital is an equal opportunity employer and is fully committed to providing employment for qualified individuals, free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other protected characteristic established by applicable law.