Senior Investment Analyst | Impact Investing

Soul Capital is a dedicated impact investment fund focused on advancing a compassionate economy that benefits all. The organisation strategically drives systemic change towards a more sustainable and inclusive economic model.

Their investment portfolio addresses the capital shortage faced by enterprises and entrepreneurs working on critical social and environmental challenges. Through targeted investments, they catalyse social innovation, support social entrepreneurship, and foster impact investment for measurable change.

In response to continued growth, our client is now seeking to appoint a Senior Investment Analyst. This role is integral to their mission, supporting the investment process from assessment through to execution, and helping drive impactful investment decisions making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous due diligence on potential investments, including financial model sensitivity testing, impact assessment, market research, and competitor analysis.
• Support negotiation of deal terms by engaging independent experts (as needed), conducting thorough due diligence, assessing financial sensitivities, evaluating impact, and preparing detailed investment cases.
• Contribute to—and sometimes lead—the development of investment recommendations for the fund’s Investment Committee, including Advisory Committee responses, portfolio updates, and impact reports.
• Actively support portfolio investments, with potential for board or observer representation as required.
• Aid in the ongoing development of team capabilities and tools for investment analysis and fund management.
• Participate in industry events and conferences to support New Zealand’s start-up ecosystem and impact investment community.
• Represent the fund externally when required, working in coordination with the investment team.

Your Background

• 3-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in venture capital, social enterprise or a start-up environment, but open to candidates with backgrounds in corporate finance, property investing, banking, funds management, or related fields.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling expertise.
• Strong analytical skills with a quantitative focus.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport with founders and community members.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and hands-on management style.
• Enjoyment of the pace and variety found in a lean, non-hierarchical, but highly networked team environment.

For more information, please contact Carlos Kirkwood-Ale in confidence at +64 22 186 1077, or submit your CV (in Word format) to Carlos@dga.nz, quoting reference CKA1279254.