Senior Investment Officer, Funds

2 weeks ago
Ottawa, Canada FinDev Canada Full-time

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for a Senior Investment Officer, Funds for our new South Africa branch in Cape Town

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, development finance, and on the world at large.

Team: Funds, Investments

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary:

  • Senior Investment Officer, Grade 19 – 1,313,550 - 1,751,400, amounts indicated are in South African Rand (ZAR).

Location:

  • Please be advised that this position is based in South Africa, Cape Town.

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.

 

Position & Team Overview

FinDev Canada’s Investments Team is responsible for managing and expanding our portfolio of direct and indirect investments across our chosen priority sectors and our countries of operation.

The Investments team’s core tasks consist of business development, transaction processing, and asset management, and it is accountable for meeting FinDev Canada’s portfolio growth targets.

FinDev Canada is seeking a Senior Investment Officer to join the FinDev Canada Investments team. The Investment Officer will develop and maintain excellent client and partner relationships to build a robust pipeline of bankable transactions within the Funds sector. The successful candidate will be expected to bring their prior experience and hit the ground running to contribute to our goals and play a key role in the evolution and continuous improvement of FinDev Canada’s practices and processes.

What You Will Be Doing

Business Development & Origination

  • Identify, originate, and develop new investment opportunities in the Private Equity Funds sector.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, fund managers, and industry stakeholders.
  • Develop a robust pipeline of investable opportunities.

End-to-End Transaction Leadership

  • Lead the full transaction lifecycle, including origination, due diligence, structuring, negotiation, investment recommendation, closing and monitoring.
  • Assess transaction risks and present recommendations to internal stakeholders and committees.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and documentation.

Portfolio Management

  • Actively manage a portfolio of fund investments and client relationships.
  • Monitor fund performance and emerging risks.
  • Validate draw down requests and monitor compliance with legal agreements.
  • Prepare quarterly valuation reports.
  • Conduct annual portfolio reviews and recommend mitigating actions where required.
  • Lead or contribute towards active LP engagements with Fund Managers to mitigate transactions risks.
  • Drive proactive client engagement and asset management activities.

Leadership & Influence

  • Engage regularly with senior management and internal stakeholders across FinDev Canada.
  • Represent FinDev Canada at industry conferences and events.
  • Mentor and coach junior investment professionals.

What We Are Looking For

Must-haves

  • Chartered Accountant or completed CFA, MBA, or MSc in Finance (or related) preferred.
  • 9-12 years relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, or development finance institutions, with investment experience in financial intermediaries.
  • Experience in investment transactions, with proven success in developing client relationships as well as sourcing, negotiating, structuring and closing quality investments (knowledge of and experience in emerging markets a plus).
  • Robust financial and credit skills; sound business judgment, modelling skills and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments.
  • Proven ability to work independently and deliver promptly and efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the sub-region and internationally.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Investment experience in one or more of the following sectors: renewable energy and climate finance, infrastructure, Agri supply chains, financial intermediaries.
  • Experience working in emerging markets.
  • Private equity fund experience and experience participating in co-investments
  • Proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred.

Interested?

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