Are you passionate about making a difference and would you thrive in an organisation going through growth and change?
Impact Fund Denmark is going through a growth spurt and in that process, we are also improving and revising our internal processes and governance to fit our changing landscape. As part of that journey, we are gathering a range of tasks and responsibilities that have previously sat in different parts of the organisation into one role to support the board (Bestyrelsesassistance).
The role will be based in our Copenhagen office. Be advised Impact Fund Denmark is relocating to refurbished offices in Østbanegade 135 early 2026.
The job
- Assist the General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel in Legal, Corporate in scheduling and organising Board meetings end to end
- Engaging with the organisation and supporting the compiling of board papers, ensuring that templates and standards as well as deadlines are adhered to.
- Distribution of material for Board meetings via the appropriate board distribution channels (currently the board portal solution Directors Desk)
- Ensure that structure and content on the Board portal are always up to date and administer access rights and distribution lists
- Assist in the upcoming PFR regarding change of Board portal and drive the process together with the General Counsel to secure a successful transition and migration (2026)
- Assist in designing the structure and maintenance of board related admin sites such as teams channel, SharePoint, shared email, etc.
- Further development of Board paper templates and proof-reading of Board minutes
- Responding to Corporate Governance queries made to the Corporate Secretariat in-box
- Co-ordinating Board induction and Board member training
To assist the General Counsel & CCO and department leadership in Legal, Compliance & Commercial in general secretarial/administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
- (Limited) diary management using Outlook.
- Setting up video conference calls (Teams)
- Travel arrangements including Board visits abroad, including production of detailed itineraries where required
- Dealing with Tech & Operations (IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk) and Facilities as required in relation to board meetings or new board members (procuring equipment, investigating IT issues, support for Board meetings, etc).
- Organisation and storage of electronic and paper records associated with the role
- Proof-reading and PowerPoint presentation support
- Organising the department’s filing and archiving
- Cooperating with other stakeholders across Impact Fund Denmark and externally as required
The Team
Reporting to the General Counsel & CCO you will join a team that has taken on additional responsibilities. The team covers Legal (corporate and transactions), compliance and operational risk, sales & Investor Relations and this role. All inclusive the team will have about 15 people.
In Impact Fund Denmark we attach great importance to good teamwork and collaboration, maintaining a positive atmosphere and having fun together. We help each other out, share our knowledge, and – while each of us hold high standards and integrity to our work – we don’t take ourselves too seriously and share a good laugh.
Your qualifications & experience
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated good results and high level of capabilities regarding:
- Experience from a previous board support/board governance role, either in larger corporate as part of a team, or in a smaller company in a stand-alone role
- Sound understanding of board governance from a board support perspective (meeting structure, deadlines, document quality control etc)
- Self-starter and self-motivating
- Growth mindset. Ability to spot and implement improvements and process changes
- Detail and service oriented
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, in both Danish and business English
- Ability to operate in a changing and ambiguous environment
The role is ideally full time, but Impact Fund Denmark is open to discuss reduced hours (min working 80%).
Please reflect thoroughly about the requirements and demands of the position before submitting your application.
Working and learning at Impact Fund Denmark
Impact Fund Denmark’s learning culture provides the tools and organisation for individual development. Learning is an important element of working in Impact Fund Denmark, and we will support your personal development through training, sparring and by ensuring that you get exciting and challenging tasks and new opportunities for growth. When joining Impact Fund Denmark, you will take part in our extensive onboarding program to get the best possible start in your new role.
Impact Fund Denmark offers a hybrid workplace, allowing you to manage your own time effectively. We have a diverse and inclusive working environment with more than 150 talented individuals from 20+ different nationalities. We work seamlessly together with colleagues around the corner, cross the organization and between offices in Asia, Africa, LATAM and Europe.
About Impact Fund Denmark
Impact Fund Denmark (IFU – the Investment Fund for Developing Countries) is a Danish impact investor contributing to green, just and inclusive societies as well as supporting the Sustainable Development Goals. Impact Fund Denmark provides risk capital to companies operating in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe. Investments are made on commercial terms in the form of equity, loans and guarantees. Impact Fund Denmark has co-invested in over 1,300 companies in more than 100 developing countries and emerging markets. Contracted investments total EUR 31 billion, of which Impact Fund Denmark has contributed EUR 3.4 billion. Capital under management will be growing from EUR 2.1 billion to EUR 5.0 billion over the next few years. Read more at Impact Fund Denmark
