Impact Investing

ESG, sustainable investing, and social impact fund strategies. Learn impact measurement, ESG integration, and how to balance returns with positive outcomes.

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1

Impact Investing Fundamentals & Fund Models

53 questions

Impact vs ESG vs SRI distinctions; theory of change; concessionary vs market-rate returns; fund structures and LP motivations.

18 easy26 medium9 hard
2

ESG Integration in Investment Decisions

53 questions

Materiality analysis, ESG due diligence, red flags, engagement strategies, controversies, double materiality.

14 easy30 medium9 hard
3

Deal Structuring & Return–Impact Tradeoffs

53 questions

Blended finance, guarantees, catalytic capital, covenants for impact, exit considerations balancing financial and impact returns.

14 easy27 medium12 hard
4

Impact IC Cases: Invest / Don't Invest

53 questions

Realistic investment memos, impact thesis critique, measurement plan evaluation, downside scenarios with impact implications.

29 medium8 easy16 hard

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What to Expect in Impact Investing Interviews

Impact investing interviews assess your understanding of ESG integration, impact measurement, and the ability to balance financial returns with social/environmental outcomes.

  • Impact vs ESG vs SRI: Understanding the key distinctions and fund strategies
  • Impact measurement: IRIS+, GIIN frameworks, SDG alignment, KPI design
  • ESG due diligence: Materiality analysis, red flags, engagement strategies
  • Deal structuring: Blended finance, catalytic capital, return-impact tradeoffs
  • Theory of change: Articulating how investments create measurable impact
  • Investment cases: Defend invest/don't invest decisions with impact thesis

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What is asked in Impact Investing interviews?

Impact investing interviews cover ESG integration, impact measurement frameworks (IRIS+, GIIN, SDGs), theory of change, and balancing financial returns with impact. You'll discuss deal structuring, blended finance, and how to evaluate and measure social/environmental outcomes.

How do I prepare for Impact Investing interviews?

Understand the distinctions between impact investing, ESG, and SRI. Learn impact measurement frameworks and KPI design. Study blended finance structures and be ready to defend investment decisions that balance returns with impact. Our platform covers all key concepts.