Acumen Latin America is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Bogotá-based Portfolio team. We are looking for a thoughtful, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven professional with 4–6 years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to tackling poverty and inequality in Latin America.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong investment judgment with empathy, curiosity, and the ability to work closely with entrepreneurs and rural communities. The right candidate is analytical, proactive, open to different points of view, and energized by finding creative solutions in complex and evolving environments.

About Acumen

Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit acumen.org.

About Acumen Latin America

Acumen began investing in Latin America in 2013, with a focus on Colombia and Peru. Our strategy is centered on backing businesses that serve communities that have faced historical political, economic, and social exclusion, particularly in rural areas. Our Bogotá-based team invests in and supports companies across sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, and other high-impact areas aligned with Acumen’s investment thesis.

About the Role

The Senior Associate will play a key role across the full investment lifecycle: sourcing and evaluating new opportunities, conducting due diligence, structuring transactions, supporting investment committee processes, coordinating disbursements, and actively managing portfolio companies post-investment support.

This person will help assess opportunities from the ground up, including businesses that are not yet in the pipeline, and will work from initial screening through investment decision and closing. The role also requires close partnership with portfolio companies, ranging from support on operational matters to participation in board meetings and strategic discussions.

Responsibilities

Early-Stage Investing

• Identify, assess, and help build a high-quality pipeline of investment opportunities aligned with Acumen’s investment thesis, including evaluating opportunities from zero through investment decision and disbursement. 
• Conduct rigorous commercial, operational, financial, and impact due diligence on potential investments. 
• Build financial models, valuation analysis, and contribute to transaction structuring. 
• Prepare clear, compelling investment materials and recommendations for Acumen Latin America’s Investment Committee. 
• Work directly with entrepreneurs, rural enterprises, and community-based businesses to understand business models, risks, opportunities, and impact potential. 

Portfolio Management

• Serve as a thought partner to portfolio companies, providing support that may range from hands-on operational problem-solving to strategic guidance. 
• Build trusted relationships with entrepreneurs and management teams, bringing empathy, sound judgment, and a practical approach to problem solving. 
• Help identify key company needs and design support strategies in coordination with senior team members and external partners. 
• Track financial and impact performance and help companies strengthen their ability to scale sustainably. 

Portfolio Operations & Team Contribution

• Support internal portfolio analysis, investment financial and impact performance tracking, and documentation of key insights and lessons learned. 
• Contribute to the development of materials for strategic partnerships, fundraising, and external communications as needed. 
• Help strengthen Acumen’s network across the impact investing and social enterprise ecosystem. 
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture by listening to diverse perspectives, challenging assumptions thoughtfully, and helping the team arrive at strong, creative solutions. 

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, consulting, impact investing, or related fields. 
• Strong financial, analytical, and business judgment, including experience evaluating early-stage or growth-stage businesses. 
• Experience conducting due diligence, financial modelling and supporting transaction execution. 
• Ability to operate with independence, attention to detail, and strong execution in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and an authentic ability to build trust with entrepreneurs, colleagues, and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated interest in working with underserved communities, particularly in rural contexts. 
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. 
• Authorization to work in Colombia on a permanent basis. 

What We’re Looking For

• Deep alignment with Acumen’s mission and values. 
• A genuine desire to listen and understand different perspectives. 
• Empathy, humility, and strong relationship-building skills. 
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box when facing challenges. 
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a bias toward action. 
• Curiosity, maturity, and a commitment to learning.

Compensation
Acumen Latin America offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including benefits.

Location
Bogotá, Colombia 

Deadline
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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Acumen is seeking an Investment Manager with at least 8 years of work experience wherein minimum 4 years of investment experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or investment management is required.

About Acumen

Acumen is a global force of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working together to build a world based on dignity. We were founded by Jacqueline Novogratz on the radical idea that business, when cultivated with moral imagination, can break the cycle of poverty. We invest in transformational companies, build sustainable markets, and prepare leaders with the tools they need to create a more just and inclusive future. Since 2001, we have scaled companies and shaped markets in some of the hardest-to-reach communities on the planet, impacting over half-a-billion lives. To learn more visit acumen.org.

About the Role

The Investment Manager will evaluate new investment opportunities, conduct due diligence high potential opportunities as they arise, and structure deal terms as well as manage our existing portfolio and actively drive and deliver exits from investments that have served their purpose. The Portfolio Manager will also actively look at the evolving pipeline and the innovations landscape to advise and support the sector lead of the thesis in agriculture . The role will model the principles of investing as detailed by Acumen.

Responsibilities include:

Identifying investment opportunities and due diligence

• Identify, cultivate, and review a pipeline of fresh investment opportunities in climate sector providing critical services and/or create assets and value for the poor in India. 
• Conducting due diligence and investment analysis, including financial modeling, valuation review, and structuring.
• Prepare and present investment documentation for Acumen India’s Investment Committee
• Lead the closing of transactions including negotiations of investment conditions (i.e., price, shareholders rights) along with the investees and Acumen legal team
• Actively work to simplify terms while holding principles.

Post Investment and Metric Evaluation

• Assessing portfolio company needs related to post investment support and establishing disciplined reporting procedures with investee companies to monitor post investment and business performance.
• Build a network of potential impact funders/investors for technical assistance or other funding requirements of investees to scale their businesses.
• Actively support and lead the scheduled exit roadmap for a few portfolio companies.
• Represent Acumen on the board of Acumen’s legacy portfolio company.
• Actively support select companies on governance, finance, asset management and leadership

Knowledge Management and Thought Leadership:

• Lead the insights generation work on existing portfolio and document it in a well formatted and succinct manner for future reference.
• Represent Acumen India Portfolio work at all global portfolio forums

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 8 years of overall work experience, with preferred 4-5 years of investment experience in venture capital, private equity, investment banking, or investment management. MBA preferred
• Experience with financial and operational due diligence of early-stage businesses.
• Superior financial, modeling and business analysis skills; demonstrated by prior experience.
• Familiarity with the social enterprise and impact investing sectors; demonstrated commitment to serving the poor is preferred.
• Solid operational skills including problem solving and project management skills, including ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively and under pressure.
• Self-reflective and aligned with Acumen values.
• Authorization to work in India on a permanent basis.

Deadline to apply

Acumen is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, differential ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis. 

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