Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?
We are looking for a Lead Investment Officer, Blended Finance!
Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development. We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.
This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, on development finance, and on the world at large.
- Location: FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).
- Team: Investments
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Salary: Investments 20: Salaries typically range from $127,380 - $212,298 annually plus a performance-based incentive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Impactful Work - At FinDev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
- Your Colleagues - Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.
- Collaborative Culture - Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At FinDev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
- Perks and Benefits - Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead and Innovate: Contribute to FinDev Canada’s blended finance pipeline development by working closely with sectoral teams (Infrastructure, Funds, Agribusiness, Financial Intermediaries). Together with other internal teams, contribute to the sourcing of new concessional capital.
- Excellence in Underwriting: Work closely with sectoral leads in structuring and underwriting impactful blended finance transactions that align with our mission. Support the Portfolio Management and Funds teams in managing FinDev Canada’s existing blended finance investments.
- Partnership Development: Collaborate with a diverse array of financing partners to develop platforms or transactions that facilitate private sector investment in emerging markets.
- Leadership and Guidance: Provide guidance to the Investment Team on the DFI Enhanced Blended Finance Principles and FinDev Canada’s Concessional Facility Terms and Conditions. Coach and mentor team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Operational Excellence: Manage calculations and reporting related to blended finance activities ensuring accuracy and transparency. Contribute to the development and implementation of a long-term strategy for FinDev Canada’s blended finance initiatives.
- Capacity Building: Actively support capacity building of internal stakeholders on blended finance, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support our mission. Support knowledge sharing with external parties.
- External Engagement: Engage with the broader Blended Finance community, developing networks and partnerships to ensure that FinDev Canada remains a leader in blended finance. Represent FinDev Canada with external stakeholders at relevant events.
What We Are Looking For
Must-haves
- Experience:
- Minimum 12 years of experience in originating, structuring and managing transactions in a DFI/MDB or banking context with at least 5 years' experience with blended finance.
- Experience of blended finance transactions with a commercial understanding of the risk/return assessment within a concessional capital context.
- Educational Background: Master’s Degree with a specialization in Business / Finance / Accounting, or equivalent.
- Language Proficiency: Strong preference for fluency in both official languages (English & French) or Spanish.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of structuring in commercial lending and/or equity investments in developing markets.
- Sound networking and relationship management skills.
- Excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills
- Business Travel: Willingness to travel.
- Our Values: Sharing the values and behaviours that guide FinDev Canada.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience:
- Experience within a DFI or an MDB.
- Experience working with emerging markets.
- Experience collaborating internationally, across multiple time zones, markets and cultures.
- Skills: Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders within varying spheres of influence.
Ready to take the next steps?
Apply now! Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements.
Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check out our website here: http://www.findevcanada.ca/
FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity
FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this same level within FinDev Canada.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.