Roles and tasks of the impact finance project manager
The impact finance project manager is responsible for implementing social and environmental impact financing (SEI) strategies and initiatives. They may be employed by a company, a not-for-profit organisation or an endowment fund. The main roles and tasks of the impact finance project manager include :
- Developing innovative financial models and impact investment strategies to maximise social and environmental returns, taking into account the short- and long-term risks and rewards of projects.
- Conducting in-depth research and analysis to assess projects against key indicators such as energy savings, human health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and biodiversity impacts.
- Participate in the design and implementation of impact funding programmes and in the sourcing of additional funding for projects.
- Working closely with financial institutions, fund managers and service providers to deliver impact funding.
- Identifying and implementing governance and risk management processes for impact investments.
- Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure that they are well executed and generate positive impacts.
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, funders and local stakeholders.
- Participate in conferences, working groups and meetings to promote impact investing.
- Develop reports and communication materials to communicate project results and impacts to the community.
Salary and career development of an Impact Finance Project Manager
The salary of an Impact Finance Project Manager varies widely and depends on qualifications, experience and skills. Most positions at this level of responsibility are in medium-sized companies, and the gross annual salary is generally between €40,000 and €65,000. Here is a list of gross annual salary trends in France by years of experience for an Impact Finance Project Manager:
- 0 to 2 years: between €40,000 and €50,000
- 2 to 5 years: between €50,000 and €60,000
- 5 to 10 years: between €60,000 and €70,000
- 10 to 15 years: between €70,000 and €80,000
- More than 15 years: more than €80,000
An Impact Finance Project Manager may also consider careers such as financial management specialist, finance manager, finance director, financial operations director and financial controller. These jobs pay very well and offer good prospects for career development.
