Senior investment officer

Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in low and middle-income countries. The company develops and advises impact investment funds whose blended finance structures bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities.

Over the course of its operations, Finance in Motion has unleashed a cumulative total of over EUR 5.4 billion toward these goals in Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to investment activities, the funds also provide technical assistance to support investees, foster responsible finance, and maximize impact in the countries they serve.

Since its foundation in 2009, the company has consistently recorded year-on-year growth and expanded into new regions and topics. Due to this ongoing success, Finance in Motion is seeking a: Senior Investment Officer

Key responsibilities:
Support the development of diversified country strategies and portfolios in Moldova and Romania
On- and off-site due diligence and monitoring of financial institutions (banks, leasing companies, microfinance institutions, etc. )
Origination, structuring and negotiation of debt investments in financial institutions for the benefit of micro, SME, energy efficiency or renewable energy finance
Analyze and monitor the key regulatory, sector and economic developments in the countries of operation
Identify capacity building/technical assistance needs for financial institutions or market participants to develop concepts and designs for supportive measures as well as innovative development projects
Represent and position FiM, including through participation in conferences, workshops, etc.
What we expect:
Relevant financial sector experience, ideally with expertise in lending to financial institutions and portfolio management
Expertise in analyzing financial institutions and understanding various business models/types of institutions
Knowledge of financial regulatory frameworks
General knowledge of development finance, including micro / SME finance as well as energy efficiency and renewable energy finance; preferably previous exposure to development institutions
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team and co-operate with a range of stakeholders
Ability to complete tasks to a high degree of accuracy, including under tight timeframes
Excellent knowledge of English, both written and oral; business fluency in other languages is an advantage
Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, also in multicultural contexts
Willingness to travel
Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission

What you can expect:
An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 50 nationalities who are keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit
A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture
A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results
An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees
Our more than 250 employees working from our 17 offices worldwide are dedicated to promoting sustainable development through market-based finance solutions. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges in a hands-on manner and are seeking an adaptable and motivating work environment, we would very much like to hear from you. Please use our online application system to submit your application: https://finance-in-motion-portal.rexx-recruitment.com/Senior-Investment-Officer-mfd-eng-j474.html