Senior Portfolio Manager, Venture

Growald Climate Fund is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager, Venture to oversee and expand their venture philanthropy portfolio focused on innovative climate solutions. Responsibilities include managing grantees, providing strategic support, and leading workshops. Candidates should have 4-6 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a graduate degree is preferred. The position allows for remote work with flexible policies and offers comprehensive benefits.
About Growald Climate Fund

Growald Climate Fund is a global venture philanthropy fund dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. The organization focuses on high-risk, high-reward innovative solutions, supporting organizations with potential for significant impact and scalability. Growald Climate Fund takes a strategic approach to philanthropy, emphasizing measurable results and effective partnerships. The fund operates worldwide, inspiring policymakers, financial actors, and movements to embrace critical change in combating climate challenges.

About this Role

The Senior Portfolio Manager, Venture at Growald Climate Fund will play a critical role in expanding and managing the venture philanthropy portfolio. This position focuses on identifying and supporting impactful organizations poised to drive change in the climate sector. The role involves strategic oversight of grantees, enabling them to maximize their effectiveness and reach. The successful candidate will be a passionate climate leader with a knack for operationalizing ideas and supporting emerging leaders.

Responsibilities
• Manage a portfolio of grantees, providing strategic guidance and support.
• Conduct visits and regular check-ins with grantees to assess progress.
• Ensure grantees receive necessary support and resources.
• Coordinate internal resources and connect with external opportunities.
• Manage the entire grantmaking process, from application to reporting.
• Develop program materials, such as agendas and presentations.
• Identify trends and insights to inform portfolio strategy or processes.
• Track and analyze grantee performance and contribute to impact reports.
• Lead strategic convenings, workshops, and other stakeholder events.
• Conduct research and draft strategic memos on potential grantmaking areas.

Requirements
• 4-6 years of experience in philanthropy, climate-focused social enterprise, or mission-led enterprise.
• Content expertise in areas like energy transition, climate mitigation, or global climate diplomacy.
• International experience with nonprofits or energy markets preferred.
• Direct experience with grantmaking or grant-receiving organizations preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Multilingual skills are a plus.
• Graduate degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, MPP) preferred.

Benefits
• Flexible work policy with the opportunity to work from home two days a week.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Four weeks of PTO plus thirteen paid holidays.
• Annual allowance for professional development activities.
• Coaching and management support with regular meetings.
• Performance reviews and feedback for growth.
• Initial three-month work plan for clarity on role and responsibilities.

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