Senior Officer, Risk Management

Job Description

Job Description

About Calvert Impact:

Calvert Impact is a global impact investment firm that helps everyday investors and financial professionals invest in solutions that benefit people and the planet. Calvert Impact uses its unique position to ensure communities are better served by capital markets through a range of products and partnerships. Since 1995, Calvert Impact has mobilized more than $5 billion to grow mission-driven funds and organizations. Learn more at

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Officer, Risk Management supports portfolio and enterprise risk management activities and serves as a key contributor to the organization’s risk oversight processes. This role exercises independent judgment, supports cross-functional decision-making, and helps strengthen risk management frameworks and practices as the organization continues to grow.

Investment & Credit Risk Review

• Review due diligence memoranda for new loan and investment proposals to ensure key risks are appropriately identified, analyzed, mitigated, and aligned with Calvert Impact’s investment policies and risk appetite.
• Evaluate transaction structures, credit considerations, covenant compliance, and portfolio implications associated with new and existing investments.
• Review annual risk score updates, waiver requests, amendments, and modifications, highlighting key considerations and escalating material concerns where appropriate.
• Advise on workout strategies and classified asset reviews, including recommendations related to provisioning adjustments and portfolio actions.
• Apply sound credit judgment and analytical rigor in assessing complex transactions and evolving portfolio risks.

Portfolio Risk Monitoring & Reporting

• Support ongoing monitoring and management of the Calvert Impact Capital portfolio, including review of investee performance, compliance metrics, emerging risk indicators, and portfolio quality trends.
• Prepare portfolio risk analyses, exposure reporting, and quarterly summaries for internal stakeholders and committees, while monitoring country exposure, concentration limits, and alignment with internal risk frameworks.
• Partner with Investments and Portfolio Management teams to support portfolio reviews, thematic analyses, and proactive risk mitigation efforts.

Risk Operations & Cross-Functional Support

• Contribute to the enhancement of risk management tools, methodologies, reporting processes, and operational practices to improve efficiency, transparency, and consistency across the organization.
• Support special risk management projects, portfolio analyses, strategic initiatives, and other cross-functional business priorities as needed.

Required /Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, International Development, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification, a plus.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in risk management, credit analysis, portfolio management, impact investing, banking, development finance, or related financial services sectors.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing debt investments, including underwriting, due diligence, financial statement analysis, and ongoing portfolio monitoring; familiarity with equity investments strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial and portfolio information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and operate effectively in complex, ambiguous, or evolving situations.
• Experience working collaboratively across functions and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly present risk considerations and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools; familiarity with portfolio management systems and risk reporting platforms preferred.
• High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• An individual of the highest integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
• Commitment to Calvert Impact’s mission and impact-focused investment approach.