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

We are looking for a Director of Sustainable Infrastructure .

Welcome to FinDev 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. FinDev Canada is a Crown Corporation and a subsidiary of Export Development Canada.

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.

• Location : FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal (5 Place Ville Marie, Montreal, QC) with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home / office).
• Position & Team : Investment Manager - Banking, Credit and Investment
• Reports to : VP & Chief Investment Officer
• Employment Type : Full time, Permanent
• Salary & Benefits :

Base Salary : $235 000 - $265 000 plus 30% performance-based incentive

• Competitive premium flex benefits and insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)- up to $26,000.00
• Paid leave for various life circumstances
• Paid time off for volunteering
• 4 weeks of annual leave
• Paid professional development and language training
• Life Insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Subsidized public transportation
• Wellness program

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 collectively drive our mandate and strategy forward.
• Perks and Benefits - 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.

Team & Position Overview

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, contributing to the sustainable development of developing countries.

What You'll Be Doing :

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities of the Sustainable Infrastructure team, ensuring alignment with FinDev Canada's strategic directions and policies.
• 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 holistic view of each investment while effectively leading and managing the client relationship.
• Maintain and enforce high standards of transaction underwriting. Ensure the 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 judgment and interpretation to lead the internal approval process.
• Ensure the institution's policies and procedures are followed according to established guidelines and make recommendations for improvement.
• Network to develop business relations, promote the sale of loan, investment, and other banking services, and attract corporate and individual customers.
• Analyze, review, and approve or reject loan and credit applications in accordance with authorized limits.
• Monitor the processing of loan applications and credit investigations.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial and branch progress reports.
• Recruit personnel and identify their training needs.

What We Are Looking For

Must Haves :

• Master's Degree with a specialization in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years' experience in managing a portfolio of investments in development finance in the markets we serve (Latin America & Caribbean, Sub-Saharian Africa and Indo-Pacific)
• 5 or more years' experience in leading teams (leadership roles)
• 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
• Fluently bilingual in both official languages English and French

Nice To Haves :

• 7 or more years of experience in managing a portfolio of investments in a development finance institution (DFI) or a multilateral development bank (MDB)
• Experience in developing markets in one or more of the following sectors : renewable energy, climate finance, infrastructure, transport, water / sanitation or digital infrastructure

Ready to take the next steps? Apply now! Please include your resume, cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Want to learn more about FinDev Canada? Check our website here http : / / 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 in an inclusive environment. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.