World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks an Aquaculture Impact Investing Specialist.
Location: DC preferred with remote possible under specific circumstances.
Reporting Structure: Reports to the Vice President, Impact Investing.
Position Length: This is an open-ended position.
Major Function:
WWF Impact brings investment capital to innovations for the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. We see a compelling opportunity in several high priority sectors such as food systems, forestry, oceans, and freshwater, among others. Our team believes that business innovations can support and accelerate WWF’s conservation efforts. The Aquaculture Impact Investing Specialist will be a core member of this initiative and play a critical role in the success and scale up of the aquaculture portfolio. This individual will have a keen interest in environmental conservation and financial markets with a particular focus on aquaculture and other marine sustainability issues.
Building on the initial launch of the aquaculture portfolio, the Specialist will execute the next stage of impact investing in aquaculture under the recently acquired grant from The Builders Initiative. The Specialist will lead in completing critical analysis, financial modeling, and research on impact investment opportunities at both the aquaculture sector and investment level. The Specialist will support the daily operations of the strategy, manage an existing portfolio of aquaculture startups, and take steps to help grow this initiative. The individual will also work closely with and support the Vice President of Impact Investing and Ecosystems Services, Aquaculture.
Salary: The expected compensation range for this position is $67,000 to $83,600
Key Competencies
Analytical Thinking - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and to effectively communicate solutions to othersInterpersonal Collaboration - Strong coordination, teamwork, and interpersonal skillsTime Management - Proven ability to manage and deliver against multiple time sensitive prioritiesCommunication - Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Required Skills and Experience
Pipeline Development: Support prospective investment pipeline development Bring, refine, and maintain a deep understanding of seaweed and shellfish sector dynamics to assist with pipeline developmentIdentify potential investments through sector event attendance, company visits, and network collaborationCreate and maintain a prioritized database (the pipeline) of prospective investmentsDue Diligence: Support the creation of investment recommendations that are presented to WWF Impact senior management and Investment Advisory Panel for approval Leverage seaweed and shellfish market expertise to develop draft investment recommendationsCoordinate due diligence schedule and internal and external due diligence team member deliverables for prospective investment companiesAnalyze company pro forma and financial modelsTest the veracity of company claims and assumptionsPortfolio Management: Monitor, evaluate, and report on portfolio company performance Create and maintain a database of portfolio company quarterly and annual reportsEvaluate company performance vs impact objectivesLead the data collection and drafting of WWF Impact’s annual portfolio review for aquaculture portfolio companiesNext-stage Strategy Development: Lead the preparation of a dedicated and commercial aquaculture investment vehicle to be launched in 2026 Generate a landscape scan of potential partner organizationsIdentify relevant aquaculture markets and verticals as candidates for future impact investment portfoliosDevelop impact and financial investment theses to advance WWF’s conservations goals within the aquaculture sectorBudget Management and Reporting: Support WWF Impact management to ensure that portfolio and financial reporting is accurate, timely, and that expenses are within budget guidelinesPerform other duties as assignedTo Apply:
Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page, Requisition #25039Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.