Acumen is seeking a President who will play a pivotal role in leading the execution of the organization’s strategy, at a critical inflection point in its history. Reporting directly to the Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz, the President will be responsible for translating the CEO’s visionary leadership into actionable strategies and operational excellence. This search is run in partnership with Bridge Partners. The Vision Acumen dreams of a world where every individual can live with dignity. Established in 2001 by Jacqueline Novogratz, we merge the dynamism of entrepreneurship and investment, with the heart of philanthropy. Our story is one of innovation, moral leadership, and transformational change. We seek a leader who will support our vision as we continue to extend beyond the conventional boundaries of investment, embodying our core values and leading the organization forward to create sustainable change in the fight against poverty. About Acumen Acumen is changing the way the world tackles poverty by investing in companies, leaders, and ideas. With a commitment to using entrepreneurial approaches to solving poverty and building a world of dignity, Acumen is on a path to managing multiple portfolios with assets totaling more than $750M. Our investments to date have brought critical energy, healthcare, agriculture and education resources to more than 650 million individuals. Overview The President of Acumen will play a pivotal role in leading the execution of the organization’s strategy, at a critical inflection point in its history. Reporting directly to the Founder and CEO, Jacqueline Novogratz, the President will be responsible for translating the CEO’s visionary leadership into actionable strategies and operational excellence. This role requires a dynamic leader with a deep understanding of, and commitment to, solving problems of poverty, using the tools of impact investment and leadership development. The person’s superpower is driving change in a global, decentralized organization through exceptional operational management, team building and people skills. The Role Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the CEO to establish Acumen’s strategic priorities in alignment with the organization’s vision and mission. Develop and implement the global operational strategy to execute against these strategic priorities. Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, accountability, and collaboration across all levels of the organization. Operational Execution Lead, inspire and mentor high-performing teams that can effectively collaborate across geographies, functions and programs. Foster a culture of appropriate risk-taking and experimentation that keeps Acumen at the cutting edge. Financial Stewardship In collaboration with the CFO, drive financial planning and management ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization. Ensure proper systems and processes for timely financial information and reporting. Governance Safeguard our values and integrity by supporting compliance and governance. Support the CEO to ensure effective management, sustainability and effectiveness of Acumen’s board. Your Team You will lead a team of experienced and passionate individuals who are motivated by impact. The Leader: About you: You are a leader who thrives on enabling others to succeed. You have built, developed and nurtured high performing executive teams. You have a proven ability to address complex issues and develop simple, actionable solutions. Who We're Looking For Experience: Proven experience in senior, enterprise-wide leadership roles. Social Impact: Alignment with Acumen’s mission, investment principles and values. Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ethical and Principled Approach: Deeply align with Acumen's values. Collaborative Leadership: Strong capability to operate effectively across various functions and regions. Interpersonal and Cross-cultural Skills: Substantial cross-cultural experience. Decision-Making: Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions. Results-Oriented: Proven track record of exceeding goals. Technical Skills: Understanding of finance and budgeting, HR, technology systems. Compensation Acumen offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Location, Travel & Eligibility: Location: New York City, NY Travel: A readiness to travel (approx. 10-20% anticipated). Eligibility: Legally authorized to work in the US. Join Acumen Help build the next chapter of Acumen’s institutional abilities. Work with a high functioning team to support visionary entrepreneurs. Serve as a catalyst for change, co-creating Acumen's future. This search is run in partnership with Bridge Partners. J-18808-Ljbffr