Political Risk Insurance Projects Director - DFC (Washington, DC)

BA Global Talent • Washington, DC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

BA Global Talent is partnered with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), seeking a Political Risk Insurance Projects Director to perform on-site in Washington, DC. In this high-impact role, you will join the Office of Energy (OE) to mobilize private capital for solving critical global challenges and advancing U.S. foreign policy.
We are looking for a PRI Projects Director to manage the DFC's most complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting insurance projects. Reporting to the Managing Director of Political Risk Insurance, you will act with significant independence to provide critical support in business development, cross-marketing initiatives, and the negotiation of intricate legal documents. If you have a background in underwriting, country risk analysis, and international finance, this is an unparalleled opportunity to drive developmental benefits in emerging market economies while working at the intersection of private investment and global diplomacy.
The DFC is an agency that provides financing solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. Working with businesses, it mobilizes private capital to invest in projects that create jobs and opportunities in emerging markets, incluiding building critical infraestructure, expanding access to telecommunications, and providing small business financing women entrepreneurs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Foreign National capable of obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust or higher-level clearance.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in International Business, Finance, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years within the last decade at a political risk insurance firm, commercial bank, consulting firm, investment bank, international financial institution, multilateral organization, or international project development company.
• Exceptional English speaking and writing skills, with the ability to produce succinct, high-level technical reports.
• Proven track record in the full origination cycle of international political risk insurance contracts.
• Expertise in analyzing political, economic, or credit risks in emerging markets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify host-country risks and determine exclusions/coverage.
• Strong networking skills to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting & Risk Analysis: Evaluate complex investment projects to design political risk insurance coverage; analyze country-specific political climates, investment laws, and foreign exchange practices.
• Negotiation & Structuring: Represent the DFC at high-level negotiations with private investors and foreign government officials to establish terms for insurability and pricing.
• Business Development: Support the Deputy VP in expanding the business pipeline by cultivating relationships with corporate, multilateral, and bilateral representatives.
• Compliance & Policy: Ensure projects align with U.S. foreign policy, environmental implications, and economic development goals; determine eligibility and suggest project reshaping where necessary.
• Documentation: Prepare staff memoranda for the Board of Directors and oversee the final preparation of insurance contracts in coordination with the Office of General Counsel.
• Field Research: Conduct overseas due diligence travel to assess political situations and coordinate with local U.S. Embassy staff on country-specific issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees