Application:
You may apply via e-mail by September 22 to
Michael Phillips, michael@socialcapitalpartners.ca, or
Bill Young, bill@socialcapitalpartners.ca

Social Capital Partners:
Social Capital Partners (SCP) is a social venture capital organization created in 2001 with a mission to invest in and support businesses that employ members of economically challenged communities in Canada.  

SCP finances companies that balance two important sets of goals.  From a business perspective, we work only with companies that strive to be competitive in the market, financially successful, and exploit opportunities for growth.  From a social perspective, we work only with companies that are providing quality employment opportunities for individuals who are experiencing employment barriers.

In essence, our social mission is to employ those who have the interest and desire to work but, due to barriers often beyond their control, have not been able to maintain employment.  Examples of groups that are employed in our portfolio companies include inner city youth, new immigrants, aboriginal Canadians, and single mothers.  These individuals often have the desire to work but might lack the networks, opportunities and support mechanisms necessary to find and maintain employment.  More often than not, these individuals simply need someone to give them a chance.

More information about SCP and the organizations we finance can be found at www.socialcapitalpartners.ca.

Job Description:
The Director of Investments holds primary responsibility for identifying, completing, and monitoring investments in businesses that meet SCP’s criteria.  She/he will also have responsibility for financial administration and reporting from SCP’s portfolio of investments. In addition, this individual plays an integral role on the SCP management team and is actively involved in day-to-day strategic and operational decisions at SCP.  

Specific duties would include, but may not be limited to, the following.

Business Development and Deal Flow Generation

• Communicates SCP’s value offering to individuals and groups in the business community
• Holds primary responsibility for generation of deal flow which includes developing long-term partnerships with franchisors
• Manages communications with entrepreneurs and key investment partners

Due Diligence and Deal Structuring

• Qualifies investment opportunities and performs due diligence  
• Makes investment decisions in cooperation with the SCP team and advisors
• Negotiates with entrepreneurs and funding partners to create deal structures
• Coordinates with legal counsel to finalize loan agreements and other investment structures.

Portfolio Management

• Monitors and manages ongoing relationship with portfolio companies  
• Provides business advisory services to portfolio companies where required
• Responsible for financial reporting and administration of loan payments from portfolio companies

Internal Management and Strategy

• Provides input and leadership on SCP strategy  
• Works closely with the Director of Social Returns to ensure a coordinated approach for all portfolio organizations
• Manages or provides input on many day to day operational aspects at SCP including legal policies, hiring, resource allocation, and budgeting

Characteristics of a Successful Candidate:
The successful candidate will be a business generalist with demonstrated capabilities in finance and quantitative analysis. They will also have superior communication and interpersonal skills as we have a small management team that operates in an emerging market space, interacting with organizations from the private, nonprofit and government sectors, and working with individuals from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Specifically, we require the following education and experience:

• some form of postgraduate business education (MBA, LLB, CA, CFA)
• A minimum of 3-5 years of full-time work experience
• A demonstrated passion for SCP’s mission
• Demonstrated knowledge of business strategy, marketing, and operations  
• Strong background in quantitative and financial analysis
• A base level of understanding of the voluntary sector in Canada
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)  
• Proven leadership qualities and project management skills  
• Willingness and ability to take initiative and learn independently
• Strong intellectual curiosity  

Start Date:
Negotiable, but no later than the beginning of December 2008

Application:
You may apply via e-mail by September 22 to

Michael Phillips, michael@socialcapitalpartners.ca, or
Bill Young, bill@socialcapitalpartners.ca

205 Richmond Street West
Suite 601
Toronto, ON
M5V 1V3