Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?
We are looking for a Lead Investment Officer, Sustainable Infrastructure!
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.
Team: Sustainable Infrastructure
Reports to: Paulo Martelli
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary:
- Investments Infrastructure 21 : $147,760 - $246,267 plus a performance-based incentive
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).
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.
Position & Team Overview
FinDev Canada is seeking an experienced Lead Investment Officer in the Sustainable Infrastructure team, who aspires to part of a dynamic team responsible for originating, structuring, and managing tailored financial solutions for private sector companies in Sustainable Infrastructure sectors, including Energy, Transport, Water and Digital Infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented and client-focused team player, with a deep understanding of public-private partnerships and project finance structures to contribute to development through the private sector across emerging markets and developing economies.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Business Development: Lead, identify, create, and develop new business opportunities with both current and potential clients and partners.
- Transaction Management: Conduct all elements of transaction delivery from origination, due diligence, deal structuring to negotiation and closing of documentation.
- Internal Communication: Communicate effectively with management and other internal stakeholders (incl. Risk Management, Impact, Legal, and other committees) throughout the investment process.
- Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, banking, and DFI/multilateral partners to develop high quality, specific business opportunities.
- Risk Assessment: Assess and internally present transaction risks and mitigants and reflect decision outcomes in subsequent structuring negotiations.
- Project Leadership: May be required to lead multi-functional projects.
- Customer Strategy: Guide customer engagement and negotiation strategy
- Portfolio Management: Actively manage a portfolio of customers / transactions; maintain effective relationships with clients and partners; monitor risks; recommend options for the mitigation of risks and for the optimal support to customers.
- Industry Engagement: Develop a network in the DFI space and participate in industry events on behalf of FinDev Canada.
- Process Improvement: Be a lead contributor to the continuous improvement of our investment process, management and reporting strategies, tools, and practices ensuring they are in line with leading approaches and the latest evidence in the field.
- Mentorship: Coach & mentor more junior employees in the technical aspects of transaction analysis, deal management and credit process.
What We’re Looking For
Must-haves
- Completed CFA, MBA, or MSc in Finance
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Sustainable Infrastructure
- Advanced knowledge of and commitment to sustainable development
- Strong networking and relationship management skills
- Advanced knowledge of and commitment to sustainable development
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
Nice-to-Haves
- Strong preference for candidates with experience working with other Development Finance Institutions or Multilateral Development Banks
- Understanding and experience with economic and development issues in developing countries preferably in Latin America, the Caribbean, and/or Sub-Saharan Africa
- Fluent in English and proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred
Ready to take the next steps?
Apply now! Please include your resume, cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check our website here http://www.findevcanada.ca/
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, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
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.
