Manager, Impact Investments (Origination & Underwriting)

Note: Internally, this role is referred to as Manager, Impact Investments and sits within our Social Enterprise Fund (SEF).

About Edmonton Community Foundation

Edmonton is a city shaped by people who care deeply about their community. Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) exists to harness that generosity – connecting donors, charities, and community partners to enrich lives and build a vibrant city, now and for generations to come. 

 Each year, ECF distributes more than $44 million in grants and scholarships, made possible through the generosity of over 2,600 donors. Through more than 1,750 endowed funds representing over $1 billion in assets under management, ECF has granted more than $480 million to the community since 1990.  

 As the largest non-governmental funder of Edmonton’s charitable sector, ECF plays a unique role in identifying emerging community needs and directing resources where they can have the greatest impact. By working collaboratively with donors, nonprofits, volunteers, government, and community leaders, ECF helps ensure Edmonton continues to grow as an inclusive, resilient, and thriving community. 

 Our Social Enterprise Fund (SEF) is ECF’s primary social impact investing vehicle. SEF invests patient capital in organizations and initiatives that deliver meaningful social benefit. Our clients include non-profits, social enterprises, co-operatives, and for-profit businesses working in areas such as affordable housing, social challenges, food security, environment, and culture. 

The Opportunity

The Manager, Impact Investments is responsible for sourcing, assessing, and structuring social impact investment opportunities that advance ECF’s mission while ensuring prudent stewardship of capital. Reporting to the Executive Director, SEF, this role focuses on building relationships across the community, identifying opportunities for impact-oriented financing, and structuring investments that may include loans, guarantees, or equity participation. 

 Working closely with internal partners and external stakeholders, the Manager, Impact Investments leads the origination and underwriting of investments that support community priorities, including affordable housing and other mission-aligned initiatives. 

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Investment Origination 

• Source and develop a pipeline of impact investment opportunities aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities, including affordable housing and other community-focused initiatives. 
• Identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities across a range of structures, including loans, guarantees, and potential equity investments. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, co-operatives, social enterprises, developers, and other potential partners. 
• Engage with community stakeholders to understand emerging needs and opportunities for impact-oriented capital. 

Relationship Management & Community Engagement 

• Serve as a key point of contact for prospective clients. 
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with organizations seeking capital and with ecosystem partners across the community. 
• Represent SEF in meetings, events, and community discussions related to social finance and impact investing. 

Underwriting & Risk Assessment 

• Conduct financial and operational due diligence on prospective investments, including analysis of financial statements, business plans, and project feasibility. 
• Assess credit risk and investment viability, identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies. 
• Prepare investment analyses and recommendations for internal review and approval. 

Investment Structuring 

• Structure financing solutions that balance impact objectives with appropriate risk management. 
• Develop and negotiate investment terms, including loan structures, guarantees, and potential equity participation where appropriate. 
• Identify and define key financial and impact performance metrics associated with each investment, including financial targets and relevant social impact indicators.  
• Work with internal teams and partners to ensure appropriate reporting expectations are established to monitor both financial performance and social outcomes. 
• Work with legal and other advisors to support the documentation and closing of investments. 

Collaboration & Internal Coordination 

• Work closely with internal teams responsible for finance, legal, and investment administration to ensure smooth execution and ongoing monitoring of investments. 
• Contribute to the development of processes, policies, and tools that support ECF’s impact investing activities. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of financial expertise, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in using capital to support community impact. Specifically, you will have: 

• A post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field. 
• A minimum five years of directly related work experience (e.g. lending, investment analysis, social finance, or a related field).  
• Equivalent combinations of related post-secondary education and directly related work experience will be considered. Candidates who do not meet the minimum work experience requirements may be considered at a lower classification and/or salary level.   
• Professional certification (e.g. CFA, CIM, CAIA, CBV, etc.) or progress toward certification is an asset. 

Technical Knowledge & Experience 

• Strong financial analysis and risk assessment skills, including the ability to interpret financial statements and evaluate investment opportunities. 
• Experience structuring financing solutions such as loans, guarantees, or equity investments is an asset. 
• Familiarity with loan workouts, restructurings, or managing challenged or default accounts is considered an asset. 
• Working knowledge of legal, agreement, and security documentation (e.g., loan agreements, guarantees, registrations, corporate records). 
• Proficiency with common business and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365) and comfort working with CRM, portfolio management, or similar systems. 

Professional Skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to assess risk, identify emerging issues, and navigate complex or ambiguous information. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple files, timelines, and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail. 
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and insights. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial and business concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with borrowers, partners, and community stakeholders. 

Community & Sector Knowledge 

• Understanding of affordable housing finance, social enterprise financing, or community investment is an asset. 
• Experience working with non-profits, social enterprises, co-operatives, or community economic development organizations is considered an asset. 
• A commitment to ECF’s purpose, values, and operating principles, including community benefit, accountability, and collaboration. 

What we Offer

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits package, professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment including: 

• A 35-hour standard work week. 
• Downtown work location with free parking available. 
• Extended Health, Dental and Short/Long Term Disability Benefits, Life Insurance and a Health Spending Account. 
• A 9% contribution to our group RRSP.  
• A hybrid work environment where employees collaborate on site a minimum of 3 days per week with the flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. 
• Vacation starts at three weeks per year.  
• 12 combined personal and sick days. 

How to Apply

Please submit your application – including both a resume and cover letter – in PDF format to jobs@ecf.ca   

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Review of applications will begin May 4, 2026.

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ECF is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.