Investment Manager

Investment Manager – Multiyear Investments

Chicago, IL $80,000 – $125,000

2 days ago – 1 month ago application deadline

Chicago Beyond is a national philanthropic organization that addresses systemic inequity by backing solutions led by those closest to the issues. Since 2016, we have invested more than $65 million in catalytic funding across 250+ individuals and community organizations and lead national systems change initiatives in philanthropy, justice, health, and more.

About the Role

As an Investments Manager focused on multiyear investments and responsive funding at Chicago Beyond, you will support the organization’s investment strategy by crafting compelling proposals, reports, and structured investment theses. Your work goes beyond proposal writing : you will analyze complex issue areas, identify levers for systems change in partnership with proximate leaders, and inform Chicago Beyond’s investment strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Due Diligence & Evaluation – Conduct due diligence on potential investments, including strategy and operational assessment, financial analysis, risk identification and mitigation, and evaluation of impact and growth opportunities.
• Proposal Development – Shape, write, and edit investment outlines, proposals, memos, and related materials in collaboration with the investments team; translate complex partner work and systemic issues into cohesive, evidence‑based narratives; support decision‑making for multi‑year and responsive funding opportunities.
• Thesis Development – Collaborate with the Investments team to formulate investment theses that articulate the problem, systemic levers for change, and potential models that can drive change; identify trends, gaps, and opportunities across issue areas to inform investment strategy.
• Investment Research – Conduct research and analysis to identify and assess potential investment opportunities; synthesize quantitative metrics, qualitative field insights, unconventional sources, and national / local context; strengthen strategic rationale for investment proposals and reports through evidence and storytelling.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Cultivate and maintain relationships with subject matter and community stakeholders to strengthen proposal narratives and investment rationale; maintain internal tracking, documentation, and knowledge systems.
• Impact Measurement & Partner Learning – Support the Senior Manager of Investments in capturing learnings during the investment process and ongoing partnerships; share insights gained during proposal development to refine investment practices.

Qualifications

Working Location and Remote Work

Working at Chicago Beyond – We are an agile, ambitious team with diverse experience across sectors. The role requires 2 days of in‑office work in Chicago.

Benefits

The salary range for this role is $80,000 – $125,000. Chicago Beyond provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, a matching 401(k) program, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chicago Beyond is an equal‑opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented applicants. We comply with EEO and affirmative action policies.

To Apply

Please submit the following to careers@chicagobeyond.org :

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Chicago Beyond at connect@chicagobeyond.org.

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