Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer Latin America
Job description
As an Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer you will assist with the identification, appraisal, processing and supervision of debt investments in MFIs in the Latin America region. You will contribute to the full investment cycle, from origination to monitoring of the investment. You will develop an extensive regional network of partners and other people/institutions relevant to the fulfillment of your position. The position requires frequent travel within the region (with an average of one week per month). You will be based in Lima, Peru (Mexico City is a potential option). The position is initially for 1 year.
About the role
As an Investment Officer / Senior Investment Officer you will assist with the identification, appraisal, processing and supervision of debt investments in MFIs in the Latin America region. You will contribute to the full investment cycle, from origination to monitoring of the investment. You will develop an extensive regional network of partners and other people/institutions relevant to the fulfillment of your position. The position requires frequent travel within the region (with an average of one week per month). You will be based in Lima, Peru (Mexico City is a potential option). The position is initially for 1 year.
This position requires an economic or financial oriented education, plus considerable working experiences in an asset manager, rating agency, a development- or a commercial bank. You should have experience with analysing financial statements and dealing with legal and organisation issues as part of the due diligence process as well as a demonstrable network in the region. You are familiar, or willing to familiarise yourself, with issues of development co-operation in a cross cultural context. You have demonstrable communication and reporting skills and are able to disseminate knowledge and mediate between different views.
About you
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience;
- Result-oriented with excellent writing skills;
- Excellent communicator and negotiator with strong analytical skills;
- Team player with excellent writing and presenting skills;
- Fluent in English and Spanish is an absolute must (both speaking and writing);
- Knowledge of Portuguese is considered a plus;
- Existing working permit considered a plus.