VP, Business Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement fundraising initiatives for WaterEquity's Financial Institutions investment strategy.

• Secure investor capital from foundations, corporations, family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), and Donor Advised Funds.

• Create organizational, fund, and investor-specific materials, such as pitch decks, teasers, marketing collateral, and due diligence documentation.

• Oversee all phases of the sales process from targeting to closing, including handling investor inquiries and due diligence requests.

• Aid in investor relations activities while upholding a high standard of client service.

• Offer insights into investor behavior and trends to shape business and product development strategies.

• Assist with both internal and external discussions with strategic partners.

• Represent WaterEquity at selected industry conferences, such as GIIN, SOCAP, and UN Climate Week.

• Work alongside Water.org to enhance awareness of the global water crisis and support capital raising initiatives.

• Keep records of investors and prospects in Salesforce.

• Engage in organization-wide meetings and activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, finance, international development, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in business development, fundraising, and/or investor relations.

• Knowledge of alternative investment products, including emerging markets private debt and/or evergreen funds, is preferred.

• Capability to learn and effectively communicate investment and impact strategies to a diverse range of investors.

• An emerging network of investor or industry contacts, especially those interested in impact investing, is advantageous.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and project management abilities with a proven track record of meeting targets and deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capacity to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.

• A deep understanding of and passion for impact investing and/or international development.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

• Must reside on the East Coast, USA.

• No reimbursement for work permits or visa sponsorship will be provided.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Retirement program.

• Periodic reviews for merit and incentive pay based on organizational and personal achievements.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Travel opportunities up to 20% of the time.