Senior Investment Officer, Sustainable Infrastructure – FinDev Canada

Export Development Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 127,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian development financial institution is seeking a Senior Investment Officer for their Sustainable Infrastructure team. This role involves originating, structuring, and managing financial solutions for private sector companies, focusing on energy, transport, water, and digital infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have strong project finance expertise and 8-10 years of relevant experience. The position is hybrid, based in Ottawa, with opportunities to make a significant impact on sustainable development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Impactful work

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Sustainable Infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of sustainable development principles.
• Experience structuring and negotiating complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Lead transaction delivery from origination to closing.
• Analyze transaction risks and present recommendations.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders.
• Monitor risks in portfolio management.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Contribute to investment process improvements.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project finance expertise

Business development

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment

Relationship building

Education

CFA, MBA, or MSc in Finance

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for aSenior Investment Officer, Sustainable Infrastructure!

Welcome toFinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada,we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development.We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, on development finance, and on the world at large.

Team

Sustainable Infrastructure

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary

• Investments Infrastructure 20: $127,380 - $212,298 plus a performance-based incentive

Location

• FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office).

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impactful Work -At FinDev Canada, we are committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Your work here will make a real difference, contributing to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on communities around the world.
• Your Colleagues -Join a diverse and talented team that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do.
• Collaborative Culture -Collaboration is at the heart of our success. At FinDev Canada, we believe that working together not only enhances our business but also strengthens our ability to achieve our mission. Our culture is built on mutual support and teamwork, ensuring that we collaboratively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
• Perks and Benefits -Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond just a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.

Position & Team Overview

FinDev Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Officer in the Sustainable Infrastructure team, who will play a key role in originating, structuring, and managing tailored financial solutions for private sector companies in Sustainable Infrastructure sectors, including Energy, Transport, Water, and Digital Infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented and client-focused professional with strong project finance expertise to contribute to development through the private sector across emerging markets and developing economies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities with current and potential clients and partners.
• Transaction Management: Lead key aspects of transaction delivery from origination, due diligence, and deal structuring to negotiation and closing of documentation for projects in the infrastructure sector.
• Risk Assessment: Analyze transaction risks and mitigants and present recommendations internally.
• Internal Communication: Collaborate effectively with management and internal stakeholders (Risk, Impact, Legal, and committees) throughout the investment and approval process.
• Portfolio Management: Follow-up with the Portfolio team a portfolio of customers/transactions; monitor risks; recommend mitigation strategies and support options.
• Relationship Building and Industry Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with clients, banking, and DFI/multilateral partners to develop high-quality business opportunities, represent FinDev Canada at industry events.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to improving investment processes, tools, and practices in line with leading approaches.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior team members on transaction analysis, deal management and credit process.

What We’re Looking For

Must-haves

• CFA, MBA, or MSc in Finance (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in Sustainable Infrastructure, ideally addressing both project and corporate finance

• Strong understanding of sustainable development principles
• Proven experience in structuring and negotiating complex transactions
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with Development Finance Institutions or Multilateral Development Banks
• Knowledge of economic and development issues in developing countries, preferably in Latin America, the Caribbean, and/or Sub-Saharan Africa
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French and/or Spanish preferred

Ready to take the next steps?

Apply now! Please include your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Visit www.findevcanada.ca

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. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.