Transaction Manager (m/f/d) - Impact Finance

FASE is the leading Impact Finance advisor in Europe. As a subsidiary of Ashoka Germany, we are driven by the vision to mobilize more capital for impact startups in Europe, thereby scaling their social and ecological impact. As a trusted partner, we guide exceptional impact startups and impact venture capital funds through their fundraising journeys. Our core motivation is to find the right financial partners for impact companies. Our greatest value lies in our highly experienced, diverse team and our unique network.

Over 12 years, FASE has channeled over EUR 100 million into more than 110 successful transactions within the impact sector, leveraging a network of over 2,200 European impact investors. Our team also initiated the "European Social Innovation and Impact Fund" (ESIIF), a co-investment fund that invests in European impact startups alongside experienced direct investors. Through active networking and advocacy, FASE is also committed to the sustainable growth of the social innovation ecosystem in Europe. With over 100 publications, diverse events, and targeted knowledge transfer, we aim to inspire more investors to invest with a focus on impact.

Your Responsibilities:

Area of Responsibility:

A key success factor for financing rounds is building a strong pipeline of social enterprises and impact startups, alongside smooth transaction processes. The Transaction Manager's primary task is building and maintaining a pipeline of social enterprises and impact startups for future collaboration, independently supporting these companies in raising growth capital, and leading the transaction process. This role is situated within Transaction Management, working closely with the Investor Relations Team. Together with Investor Relations, you will coordinate project-specific investor outreach and engage impact-oriented investors, with whom you will collaboratively implement financing projects. You will also support the selection and implementation of automation tools and artificial intelligence in your work area.

Tasks:

• Building a pipeline of social enterprises and impact startups and maintaining it in our CRM system.
• Reviewing pitch decks and financial plans of social enterprises and impact startups as part of our search and selection process.
• Conducting initial and deep-dive conversations with impact startups and social enterprises, assessing their business models and their social and ecological added value.
• Managing the transaction process for financing rounds of social enterprises and impact startups (including structuring, coaching in preparing investor documents, investor outreach, management presentations, contract negotiations).
• Moderating investor discussions during financing rounds.
• Preparing and independently conducting workshops and webinars with social enterprises and impact startups.
• Supporting the implementation of automation tools and artificial intelligence across the entire pipeline and transaction process.

Your Qualifications:

• A university degree in Business Administration or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: Venture Capital, Impact Investing, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, Company Founding, or supporting social/ecological organizations.
• Existing knowledge and experience with (Impact) startups and their financing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Confident demeanor, strong communication skills, and high confidence in presentations.
• Experience in project management, a strong focus on execution, and a structured way of working.
• Affinity for and ideally experience with automation tools and artificial intelligence.
• Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken.
• Professional proficiency with standard MS Office applications.
• High commitment, team orientation, and intrinsic motivation for social and ecological solutions.
• Flexibility regarding business travel within Germany.

Benefits:

• As a remote-first team, we offer a high degree of flexibility with free choice of location within Germany. Ideally, a location near a major city or a dynamic impact ecosystem (e.g., Berlin, Frankfurt, or Munich). We foster regular exchange and a strong team connection through personal onboarding sessions and regular offsites.
• Collaboration with the entire expert team at FASE in an appreciative, dynamic corporate culture.
• An exciting, impactful role within FASE's broad spectrum of activities, offering significant scope for design, autonomy, and a good work-life balance.
• The opportunity to advance the future-oriented field of Impact Finance, contribute to scaling social and ecological solutions, and deepen your knowledge of impact.

Please note: These positions are project-funded by public sources.

Apply now and become part of our team!

Do you want to shape the Impact Finance sector with us? Then apply now with your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, please specifically address the following two questions:

1. Why do you want to work in the Impact Finance sector, and what is your motivation for this position?
2. What experience/skills do you bring to this role, and how do you intend to use them?