BlueOrchard is a leading global impact investment manager with a long-standing track record of delivering financial returns alongside measurable social and environmental outcomes. Established in 2001 as part of a United Nations initiative, the firm has been a pioneer in impact investing, with a particular focus on emerging and frontier markets.
With more than two decades of experience, global reach and deep local expertise, BlueOrchard offers a broad range of impact investment strategies designed to meet the needs of institutional, private, and public investors. These solutions provide access to high-growth markets while supporting job creation and sustainable economic development. The firm has invested billions of dollars across more than 100 countries, benefiting millions of underserved micro-, small- and mid-sized enterprises.
As part of Schroders, a global asset manager with a heritage spanning over 200 years, BlueOrchard combines specialist impact investing capabilities with institutional-grade infrastructure and governance.
Become part of this unique success story and join our fast-growing company in Tbilisi, Georgia as
Associate Impact Manager
The Associate Impact Manager (AIM) will be part of the Impact Management (IM) Team and will report to the Head of Impact Management.
The purpose of this position is to contribute to the team’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and impact management activities with respect to funds under BlueOrchard management.
The AIM will independently perform the tasks outlined below or as assigned by his/her supervisor. The AIM is expected to have a thorough understanding of BlueOrchard’s business model and processes. The AIM will perform impact and ESG assessments both at investee level and portfolio level. The AIM will contribute to the enhancement of BlueOrchard(BOF)’s impact and ESG management practices and frameworks, including tools, investment processes, monitoring and reporting.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- ESG and impact management tools, policies and procedures: support the team in implementing the B. Impact framework (impact management framework used in BlueOrchard) on existing and new initiatives. Contribute to maintaining the relevant policies and procedures up to date.
- ESG and impact assessments: actively contribute to the impact and ESG assessments of investees through the proprietary impact and ESG tools across asset classes and impact themes.
- ESG and impact monitoring: conduct ESG and Impact monitoring assessments by analyzing annual impact and ESG data/KPIs. Contribute to regular update of ESG/Impact scorecards. Ensure consistent and correct recording of ESG & impact assessments in BlueOrchard’s Management Information System (MIS) as well as in any relevant database, as applicable.
- Engagement: establish and monitor engagement actions with clients based on due diligence/monitoring findings.
- ESG and Impact reporting: contribute to regular monthly, quarterly, and annual investors’ reporting cycles as well as ad-hoc requests by investors in terms of additional information required on ESG & impact process and portfolios.
- Compliance with regulatory considerations: take the lead in collecting, assessing and reporting information and preparing reports to comply with any applicable impact and ESG regulations in scope of funds under management (i.e. SFDR, EU Taxonomy).
- ESG and impact assessments and certifications: take the lead in producing information to apply and qualify for new labels, certifications, and verifications as applicable across all funds under management. Support the team in impact assessments at fund level, and in the development and implementation of specific technical assistance projects focused on impact and ESG at investee and portfolio level (e.g. end-client surveys).
- Enhancement of the overall impact management practice: contribute to the further enhancement of the ESG/impact management framework, including its implementation and expansion in scope across sectors to support product development and new fund development.
- Coordination and team support: support the coordination of team activities and contribute to the efficient planning and execution of tasks across the IM Team, as required.
Required skills and experience
- Postgraduate Degree in finance, business administration, economics, environmental studies, development studies or related field; ideally with a focus on sustainability or impact;
- 4 to 6 years of work experience in investment, sustainability, impact or advisory roles with exposure to sustainability or impact topics;
- Advanced knowledge of ESG and impact management frameworks/tools. Additional coursework or certification in ESG, impact management, or sustainable finance is a plus;
- Strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative), with demonstrated ability to interpret, challenge, and synthesize ESG and impact data; financial analysis skills are considered a plus. Attention to detail and ability to prepare clear analyses, charts, and reports are essential;
- Exposure across asset classes (e.g. sustainable infrastructure, private equity, and sustainable bonds), as a plus;
- Good presentation skills and strong ability to communicate in writing. Experience contributing to impact or ESG reporting (impact report, fund factsheet, etc.) is a plus.;
- Excellent project management skills across all stages from design to execution;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills using Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
- Excellent written and spoken English. French, Spanish and/or German skills are a plus;
- Willingness to travel occasionally within the region (on average 1–2 times per year).
Your personal profile
- Advanced personal organization and planning skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and in demanding situations;
- Proactive, result-driven, able to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible with “hands-on” approach and willingness to perform both technical and more routine tasks;
- Highly motivated, ambitious self-starter, willing to go the extra mile to achieve results in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment;
- Resourcefulness to ensure stakeholder satisfaction at all times and excellent communication skills;
- Passion to innovate and to be a leading contributor in impact investing;
- Team player with ability to identify and formulate critical issues, pragmatic approach to analysis of data, information and facts and capability to draw appropriate conclusions from the information available.
What we offer
- Work in a global and fast-growing company with a true commitment to its mission of fighting global poverty and climate change;
- An entrepreneurial culture, offering multiple opportunities for learning and development;
- A dynamic and multicultural team spread around the globe.
Desired start date: ASAP.
Deadline for application: 30 April 2026
Please apply in ENGLISH, including CV and cover letter via www.blueorchard.com/about-us/careers/ Kindly note that only online applications received through our career website will be taken into consideration.
By applying to this position you agree to the terms as described in the Schroders-Job-Application-Notice.pdf (blueorchard.com) and confirm that you have read and understood the legal provisions contained therein.
