Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?
We are looking for a Lead Investment Officer, Mobilization!
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
We are looking for someone who can lead our efforts in two principal activities: (i) mobilization of private capital primarily through insurance companies (risk sharing), and (ii) mobilization of private capital through third-party co-investors.
- Lead and Innovate: Lead the design and implementation of risk sharing mechanisms, including unfunded credit protection products, and insurance solutions. Lead the development of mobilization products and strategy to support key sectors such as infrastructure, agribusiness and financial intermediaries.
- Excellence in Underwriting: Structure and negotiate risk-sharing agreements to enhance the risk-return profile of transactions. Lead syndication and co-financing efforts, including pricing analysis, investor presentations, and deal documentation. Provide advice to the investment teams to structure transactions that are attractive to co-investors and aligned with market standards.
- Partnership Development: Collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders and financing partners to facilitate private sector investment in emerging markets. Monitor market trends and investor appetite to inform mobilization strategies and product offerings.
- Leadership and Guidance: Contribute to the development and implementation of a long-term strategy for FinDev Canada’s mobilization activities. Coach and mentor team members, contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Operational Excellence: Collaborate with risk management and legal teams to ensure appropriate due diligence, documentation, and compliance in risk transfer operations. Monitor the performance and impact of risk sharing instruments and integrate lessons learned into future structuring efforts. Track mobilization metrics and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Capacity Building: Actively support capacity building and knowledge sharing to internal stakeholders on mobilization activities, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support our mission. Support knowledge sharing with external parties.
- External Engagement: Identify and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of private capital providers, including banks, insurance companies and asset managers, to expand the mobilization pipeline. 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.
- 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) and/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.
