Portfolio Operations Specialist, NatureVest (Flexible Location)

Office Location:

USA, Remote

Open Until Filled 

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Portfolio Operations Specialist, NatureVest will manage the internal governance approval process and support the operational, financial, and legal governance processes for NatureVest impact investment projects and their associated TNC related entities.  The Portfolio Operations Specialist, NatureVest will report to the Portfolio Program Manager on the NatureVest Impact Management Team.

NatureVest is the impact investing unit of TNC.  NatureVest’s mission is to facilitate the development of global financial markets that value, monetize, and integrate natural capital at scale.  It does so by sourcing capital and structuring investable deals that generate financial returns and achieve measurable environmental and social outcomes that support TNC’s 2030 Goals. NatureVest impact investments include but are not limited to debt, venture capital, equity, and guarantees utilizing direct investments, funds, facilities, special purpose vehicles, blended finance, and fund of funds.  NatureVest has helped TNC and its partners originate, structure, fund and close investment vehicles representing more than $3.1 billion of committed capital. To learn more, visit: www.nature.org/naturevest.

We’re Looking for You:

The Portfolio Operations Specialist’s role is to manage the TNC internal governance approval process for all impact investment projects as well as support the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager with the operational, financial and conservation reporting of the consolidated impact investment portfolio, legal corporate governance requirements for NatureVest-managed TNC related entities and financial and conservation reporting to third-party investors for TNC-managed impact investment projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Portfolio Operations:

• Support impact investment projects through TNC’s internal approvals by managing the Impact Investment Deal Review Committee and coordinating additional TNC committee approvals
• Manage templates and approval timelines, review all impact investment approval documents for completeness and adherence to TNC requirements, coordinate timely filings, serve as an internal resource on the TNC approvals process and communicate with senior staff on project approval status
• Support the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager in the establishment and management of NatureVest-managed related entities (TNC subsidiaries) associated with impact investments undertaken by TNC through its NatureVest unit
• Serve as corporate secretary for NatureVest-managed related entities, including preparing and maintaining Board and Shareholder meeting minutes and resolutions and certifying materials on behalf of such entities
• Manage NatureVest-managed related entity legal governance ensuring entities maintain good standing with state registrations and coordinating with TNC’s legal corporate services group to ensure franchise tax and annual reports are properly filed
• Work closely with TNC’s legal, finance and tax teams in supporting management of the NatureVest-managed related entities
• Assist the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager with annual NatureVest-managed related entity budgets and analysis and ongoing third-party investor reporting and distributions

Asset Management & Reporting

• Support the NatureVest Portfolio Program Manager with monitoring and reporting on conservation, financial and risk outcomes for NatureVest impact investment projects
• Assist in producing presentation materials for TNC leadership in describing trends and recommendations as needed
• Support the NatureVest Impact Management Team in developing consolidated conservation measurement documentation and coordinate tracking of conservation outcomes for NatureVest impact investment projects in the central conservation HUB with project teams

Project Management:

• Routinely create, review, and refine documentation regarding governance, reporting and operational workflows
• Build relationships internally to ensure project operational outcomes are being met
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information
• Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgement based on analysis and experience
• May participate in cross-business unit / matrixed teams as directed by senior staff
• Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures and external (donor / legal / IRS) requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.
• Experience with current technology in relevant field.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex tasks.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab

on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $60,000 – $85,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.