Senior / Lead Investment Officer, Blended Finance

FinDev Canada • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$112,006 - CA$194,890 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We work with and through 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 your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world. This role is permanent and based at FinDev Canada headquarters in downtown Montreal, with flexibility for Ottawa or Toronto, and a hybrid work model requiring three in-office days per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in originating, structuring and managing transactions in a DFI/MDB or banking context with at least 5 years' experience with blended finance.
• Experience of blended finance transactions with a commercial understanding of the risk/return assessment within a concessional capital context.
• Master’s Degree with a specialization in Business / Finance / Accounting, or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of structuring in commercial lending and/or equity investments in developing markets.
• Sound networking and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents).
• Meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for fluency in both official languages English & French.
• Experience within a DFI or an MDB.
• Experience working with emerging markets.
• Experience collaborating internationally, across multiple time zones, markets and cultures.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders within varying spheres of influence.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to FinDev Canada’s blended finance pipeline development by working closely with sectoral teams (Infrastructure, Funds, Agribusiness, Financial Intermediaries).
• Contribute to the sourcing of new concessional capital with other internal teams.
• Structure and underwrite impactful blended finance transactions that align with our mission.
• Support the Portfolio Management and Funds teams in managing FinDev Canada’s existing blended finance investments.
• Collaborate with a diverse array of financing partners to develop platforms or transactions that facilitate private sector investment in emerging markets.
• Provide guidance to the Investment Team on the DFI Enhanced Blended Finance Principles and FinDev Canada’s Concessional Facility Terms and Conditions.
• Coach and mentor team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Manage calculations and reporting related to blended finance activities ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a long-term strategy for FinDev Canada’s blended finance initiatives.
• Actively support capacity building of internal stakeholders on blended finance, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support our mission.
• Support knowledge sharing with external parties.
• Engage with the broader Blended Finance community, developing networks and partnerships to ensure that FinDev Canada remains a leader in blended finance.
• Represent FinDev Canada with external stakeholders at relevant events.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive
• Comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior