Role purpose

FinDev Canada is seeking an experienced Director in the Sustainable Infrastructure team who aspires to build and lead a dynamic team responsible for originating, structuring, and managing tailored financial solutions for private sector companies in the Sustainable Infrastructure sectors, which includes Energy, Transport, Water and Digital infrastructure and contributing to the sustainable development of developing countries.

As the Director, the candidate will coach, develop and expand a team that will work together with colleagues in Investments and across the organization in understanding the customer’s needs, structuring solutions which address those needs, assessing credit risk and recommending risk mitigation strategies, as appropriate. The Director and their team are expected to maintain and develop excellent client and partner relationships in order to build a robust pipeline of bankable transactions. As part of a fast-growing organization, and as part of the leadership team, the successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in the evolution and continuous improvement of FinDev Canada’s practices and processes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver an annual volume of bankable and impactful transactions.
• Develop and manage relationships with partners and potential clients in emerging markets to grow a robust and diverse pipeline of impactful and bankable transactions.
• Develop and implement a strategy for the Sustainable Infrastructure sector.
• Hire, motivate, train, manage and develop a high-performing and motivated team to continue the growth of this sector as part of FinDev Canada’s overall portfolio.
• Work closely with internal subject matter expert teams, such as legal, risk management, environmental and social, development impact, and others, to maintain a wholistic view of each investment while effectively leading and managing the client relationship.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of transaction underwriting. Ensure same high standards are applied to transaction documentation to ensure workability and the accuracy of all financial details and compliance with FinDev Canada’s policies and procedures. Apply judgement and interpretation to lead the internal approval process.

Profile

• Master’s Degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in managing a portfolio of investments in a development finance institution (DFI) or a multilateral development bank (MDB).
• 5 or more years’ experience in formal people leadership or coaching and mentoring individuals.
• Advanced experience in banking, legal and credit and in-depth knowledge of investment banking products including term loans, revolving loans, trade facilities, syndicated loans, equities, funds, bonds, grants, parallel loans and guarantees.
• Advanced knowledge of structuring/restructuring in commercial lending and equity investments and/or loan portfolio management in developing markets.
• Excellent networking and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem solving, people and conflict management, communication and presentation skills.
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English) preferred. Fluency in Spanish is an asset.
• Understanding and experience with economic and development issues in developing countries.
• Experience working in developing countries.
• Experience in developing markets in one or more of the following sectors: renewable energy, climate finance, infrastructure, transport, water/sanitation or digital infrastructure.

Terms of Appointment

• Salary range: $176,600 – $264,800 + performance-based incentive.
• FinDev Canada’s Total Rewards offering is about much more than a paycheque and provides a comprehensive package that responds to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include cash compensation, competitive premium flex benefits and insurance coverage, pension plan, paid leave for various life circumstances, paid professional development and language training, and a hybrid, flexible, and diverse work environment.

Role Location

FinDev Canada’s headquarters is in downtown Montreal. We also offer the possibility of working from Ottawa or Toronto and the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (office/home).

FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity

FinDev Canada is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please ensure you complete the Application Form provided below by 08 November 2024 (23:59 hrs, GMT -5). It is essential that you submit your CV in English, specifically in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx), not exceeding 10MB.

Applications in other languages or formats will not be considered.

Rest assured, all information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

SRI Executive is exclusively retained by FinDev Canada to undertake this assignment.