Sr. Associate / Officer, Development Impact

FinDev Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

FinDev Canada, Canada’s development finance institution, seeks a Senior Associate or Climate and Impact Officer to lead impact assessments across its investment portfolio. You will work with investment teams to apply the Impact Approach and strengthen climate, gender equality, and market development outcomes in emerging economies.

Reporting to the Director, Development Impact, you will pre-screen, conduct due diligence, monitor portfolios, and craft reporting materials for senior management and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in economics, environmental science, climate policy, sustainable finance, international development, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience: Senior Associate (Grade 16) 3–5 years; Officer (Grade 17) 5+ years in development finance, sustainable finance, impact investing or related fields.
• Knowledge of climate and impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation practices.
• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-screening, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring of transactions with qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Assess transactions for alignment with impact objectives and integrate impact considerations across the investment lifecycle.
• Lead climate finance assessments, including emissions analysis and reporting improvements.
• Collaborate with investment, risk, legal, and other teams on impact reporting and disclosures.
• Prepare materials for senior management, the Board, and external stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced team members and lead process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual in English and French

Advanced Excel

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in related disciplines

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Application deadline: November 13, 2026

Are you ready to advance your career whilehelping drive positivechange in emerging markets?

We are looking for anSr. Impact Associate or Climate and Impact Officer!

JoinFinDev Canada, Canada’s development finance 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 Canada means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where yourexpertisedirectly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world.

Employment Type:Permanent

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, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).

Compensation Details

• Grade 16: Salaries typically range from $74,297 – $99,063 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

• Grade 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 – $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
  WhyYou’llLove Working Here

• Impactful Work:We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth inemergingmarkets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creatingpositive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world.

• Inspiring Colleagues:Join a diverse and talented team from around the world that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do. We believe strong results come from strong partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals.

• Our Core Values:Our culture is anchored inCollaboration, Agility, Impact, and Respect. We work together across diverse teams, embrace change and innovation, and stay focused on creating meaningful, sustainable impact - while treating one another with integrity, empathy, and respect.

• Perks and Benefits:Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.
  Team Overview

The Development Impact team is responsible for assessing, measuring, and monitoring the development impacts of FinDev Canada’s investments and financing activities throughout the investment lifecycle. Through rigorous impact management and measurement practices, the team ensures our transactions contribute meaningfully to climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development.

We are seeking a Senior Associate or Climate and Impact Officer to support and lead impact assessments for investment and financing opportunities across FinDev Canada’s priority sectors. Reporting to the Director, Development Impact, the successful candidate will work closely with investment teams and internal stakeholders to implement FinDev Canada’s Impact Approach while contributing to the continued evolution of our impact measurement and management practices.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct pre-screening, due diligence, and annual portfolio monitoring of transactions, including analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, GHG baselines and emissions estimation methodologies.

• Assess transactions for alignment with FinDev Canada’s impact objectives and support the integration of impact considerations throughout the investment lifecycle.

• Conduct climate finance assessments, including climate eligibility, greenhouse gas emissions analysis, and climate-related outcomes. Review carbon accounting methodologies and identify opportunities to strengthen emissions measurement and reporting.

• Contribute to the improvement of impact methodologies, tools, templates, and data collection and measurement practices.

• Collaborate with colleagues across investment, risk, legal, and other functions on impact-related reporting, disclosures, and client engagement.

• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen impact outcomes and support technical assistance initiatives where appropriate.

• Contribute to the team’s ongoing learning, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement efforts.

Additional Responsibilities at the Climate and Impact Officer Level

• Lead complex impact assessments and provide guidance on impact-related matters across a portfolio of transactions.

• Act as a subject matter resource for impact measurement, management practices, gender equality or climate-related subjects..

• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members.

• Lead or coordinate the development and implementation of improvements to team processes, methodologies, and reporting practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree in economics, environmental science, climate policy, sustainable finance, international development, engineering, or another related disciplines.

• Experience:

  • Senior Associate (Grade 16): 3-5 years of relevant experience in development finance, sustainable finance, impact investing, impact measurement, or related fields.

  • Officer (Grade 17): 5+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to independently lead impact assessments and manage complex workstreams.

• Knowledge of climate and impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation practices.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English).

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with climate and impact assessments within financial institutions, development finance institutions, impact investors or consulting firms.

• Experience living or working in emerging and developing economies.

• Experience in one or more of FinDev Canada’s priority sectors, including financial institutions, sustainable infrastructure, agribusiness, forestry, or value chains in emerging markets and developing economies.

• Experience developing impact methodologies, tools, or reporting systems.

• Advanced Excel, data analysis, or data visualization skills.

• Fluency in Spanish.

• Knowledge of GHG accounting methodologies and climate-related disclosure frameworks.

• Fluency in Spanish

Ready to make a difference?

Learn more about us here: https://www.findevcanada.ca

Eligibility:

FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally