Investment Officer, Funds
About The Position
FinDev Canada is seeking an Investment Officer to join its Investments team. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining client and partner relationships to build a pipeline of bankable transactions within the Funds sector. The successful candidate will leverage their prior experience to contribute to the organization's goals and play a key role in improving FinDev Canada's practices and processes. FinDev Canada is Canada’s development financial institution, working with the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev means being part of a growing, purpose-driven organization where expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact.
Requirements
- CFA, MBA, MSc in Finance, or related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant post-MBA investment experience working with Financial Intermediaries, preferably in developing markets.
- Demonstrated experience originating, structuring, negotiating, and closing fund investment transactions.
- Strong understanding of investment risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- Strong financial, analytical and credit skills.
- Proven ability to independently manage client relationships and fund investment portfolios.
- Strong networking and business development capabilities.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organizational, and time management skills.
- Fluent proficiency in English.
- Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents).
- Meet requisite government security screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) or Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
- Deep understanding of economic and development challenges in emerging and developing markets.
- Regional experience in Latin America, the Caribbean, Indo-Pacific, and/or Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Strong knowledge of sustainable development and impact investing principles.
- Proficiency in French and/or Spanish.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive
- Comprehensive Total Rewards offering
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
