Senior / Lead Investment Officer, Mobilization

FinDev Canada•Ottawa, 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. The role involves leading efforts in mobilizing private capital primarily through insurance companies (risk sharing) and through third-party co-investors.

Requirements

Minimum 8-12 years of experience in originating, structuring and managing transactions in a DFI/MDB or banking context.
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.
Strong preference for fluency in both official languages.
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.
Ability to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents).
Must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Lead the design and implementation of risk sharing mechanisms, including unfunded credit protection products, and insurance solutions.
Lead the development of mobilization products and strategy to support key sectors such as infrastructure, agribusiness and financial intermediaries.
Structure and negotiate risk-sharing agreements to enhance the risk-return profile of transactions.
Lead syndication and co-financing efforts, including pricing analysis, investor presentations, and deal documentation.
Provide advice to the investment teams to structure transactions that are attractive to co-investors and aligned with market standards.
Collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders and financing partners to facilitate private sector investment in emerging markets.
Monitor market trends and investor appetite to inform mobilization strategies and product offerings.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a long-term strategy for FinDev Canada’s mobilization activities.
Coach and mentor team members, contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Collaborate with risk management and legal teams to ensure appropriate due diligence, documentation, and compliance in risk transfer operations.
Monitor the performance and impact of risk sharing instruments and integrate lessons learned into future structuring efforts.
Track mobilization metrics and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Actively support capacity building and knowledge sharing to internal stakeholders on mobilization activities, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support our mission.
Support knowledge sharing with external parties.
Identify and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of private capital providers, including banks, insurance companies and asset managers, to expand the mobilization pipeline.
Represent FinDev Canada with external stakeholders at relevant events.