Position:
Impact Investing Research & Programming Manager
The world is facing an abundance of environmental and societal challenges. In recent years, there has been significant momentum around the need for a “new normal,” where financial markets are designed to contribute positively to sustainable development.
Phenix Capital Group is an Amsterdam-based impact investment consultancy, and we envision a world in which institutional capital helps end poverty, protects the planet, and ensures prosperity for all.
We strive to educate and inspire some of the world's largest institutional investor organisations through a series of annual global conferences and convenings. We support institutional investors, asset owners, and fund managers in generating greater impact with their capital.
To support our vision and growth trajectory, Phenix Capital Group is seeking a Impact Investing Research & Programming Manager for our Amsterdam-based office.
We are seeking a professional with a passion for sustainable finance and impact investing who can identify emerging market trends, engage senior institutional investors and asset managers, and translate industry developments into high-quality conference agendas and thought leadership content.
The successful candidate will have several years of experience in the financial industry and possess knowledge of investment management.
Impact Investing Research & Programming Manager will support our team by conducting in-depth market research to identify the most relevant topics, leverage their network of institutional investors and asset owners to recruit top speakers, shape the in-depth discussions, and play a leading role in driving investor attendance at events.
The role also involves creating and copywriting content to support our marketing efforts, publications, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Develop high-quality conference agendas that address the most pressing issues facing the impact investing market.
- Conduct in-depth interviews with C-suite executives to understand market challenges, risks, opportunities, and emerging trends in impact investing.
- Create engaging session formats that facilitate meaningful discussions among senior industry participants.
- Set and maintain timelines and priorities for conference programming to ensure effective delivery.
- Identify, engage, and recruit leading institutional investors, asset owners, and industry experts as speakers.
- Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, asset owners, and industry specialists.
- Work with strategic partners and industry organisations to increase participation and strengthen industry engagement.
- Expand Phenix Capital Group's network within the global impact investing ecosystem and identify opportunities for market expansion and partnerships.
- Maintain relationships with sponsors and manage their speaking opportunities and participation.
- Support marketing and audience development initiatives through content creation and strategic messaging.
- Ensure consistency and quality across all conference content and communications.
- 3-5 years of experience working in the financial industry or investment management.
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field.
- Passion for impact investing and sustainable finance.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple team members and manage several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly identify relevant information.
- Ability to engage confidently with senior executives
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail
- Experience creating content and copywriting to support marketing efforts is an advantage.
- Experience with website and CRM management tools (e.g., HubSpot).
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to travel internationally
- Commitment to serving society's needs, demonstrating ethical behaviour and a high level of personal integrity.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 32-hour contract (negotiable); freelance arrangements may also be considered.
- Hybrid working environment.
- Opportunity to engage with some of the world's leading institutional investors, asset owners, and impact investment professionals.
- Direct exposure to global leaders shaping the future of sustainable finance and impact investing.
- A dynamic, international, and mission-driven team.
- Office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful change by helping mobilise capital towards positive social and environmental outcomes.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Phenix Capital Group is an equal opportunity employer.
If you have any questions please send them to [email protected]
