Manager

Kaleidofin Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidofin is expanding its catalytic capital initiatives with a focus on East Africa and cross-border financing. You will lead end-to-end debt vehicle setup, investor diligence, and blended finance structures to scale inclusive finance for banks, MFIs, and fintechs.

The role emphasizes structuring and risk assessment, maintaining strong investor relations, and driving strategic financing solutions across markets.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in impact finance, structured finance, investment banking, DFI financing or credit markets.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business; MBA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end debt vehicle setup across Africa, including term sheets and governance structures.
• Drive fundraising and lead investor due diligence from term sheet to close.
• Develop blended finance and credit enhancement structures with DFIs and private investors.
• Manage day-to-day program delivery for live vehicles and lead execution teams.
• Structure local currency debt transactions, securitizations, and portfolio financing.
• Develop investor relations and present investment memoranda to potential financiers.

Skills

Financial modelling

Credit analysis

Structured finance

Investor relations

Proposal writing

Fundraising

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kaleidofin is a fintech platform committed to enabling finance for everyone, everywhere. Through its ki credit platform, Kaleidofin combines credit health assessment (ki score), middleware rails, and advancedrisk monitoring (ki monitor) to enable financial institutions to serve underserved segments effectively.

Kaleidofin works across India, Bangladesh, and East Africa, unlocking access to finance for women entrepreneurs, agricultural value chains, and nano-enterprises in the informal economy. To date, the platform has enabled over USD 3 billion in debt capital to reach more than 10 million customers and small enterprises.

The company has raised USD 37 million from leading global impact investors including Rabo Partnerships, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Oiko credit, Flourish, Omidyar Network, Blume Ventures, and Bharat Fund.

Kaleidofin has received international recognition including:

• Presentation at the United NationsGeneral Assembly SpecialTask Force
• Winner – G20 TechSprint 2024 (Technology for the Planet)
• Finalist – GlobalSME Finance Awards (IFC & SME FinanceForum)

We are building a strong presence in East Africa, with a focus on scaling inclusive finance through innovative capital structures and partnerships with investors and financial institutions.

What you’ll do?

Key Responsibilities

Catalytic Capital Vehicle Structuring & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end setup of debt vehicles across Africa – including development of term sheets, financial models, and governance structures.
• Drive fundraising and lead investor and lender due diligence processes from term sheet through close.
• Develop blended finance and credit enhancement structures involving DFIs, philanthropic capital, and private investors.
• Manage day-to-day program delivery for live vehicles and lead the team responsible for execution.

Structured Finance & Transaction Execution

• Structure and execute local currency debt transactions, securitizations, and portfolio financing structures across East Africa.
• Develop blended finance and credit enhancement structures involving DFIs, philanthropic capital, and private investors.
• Support issuance of local bonds, structured notes, and asset-backed facilities for partner financial institutions and fintech platforms.
• Conduct financial modelling, credit analysis, and transaction structuring for portfolio-backed financing.
• Originate and cultivate relationships with local banks, pension funds, asset managers, and international impact investors.
• Prepare and present investment memoranda, credit notes, and deal structures to potential investors.
• Support investor roadshows and due diligence processes for structured transactions.

Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

• Work closely with DFIs, multilateral agencies, and development partners to mobilize capital for inclusive finance.
• Build partnerships with local financial institutions, MFIs, SACCOs, and fintech’s to structure scalable funding solutions.
• Support technical assistance programs and grant-funded initiatives that strengthen financial institutions’ credit and data capabilities.

Financial Analysis & Risk Structuring

• Apply Kaleidofin’s risk analytics and credit scoring tools to assess portfolio quality and design risk-sharing structures.
• Evaluate transaction economics, portfolio performance metrics, and credit risk profiles.
• Develop financial models for structured lending facilities and blended finance vehicles.

Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to market expansion strategy in East Africa, identifying opportunities for structured capital solutions.
• Support proposal development for grant funding and catalytic capital programs.
• Produce market research and investor insights related to inclusive finance and fintech lending markets.

Who you need to be ?

• 5 - 8 years of experience in impact finance, structured finance, investment banking, DFI financing, or credit markets
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous
• Experience preparing investment memos, credit papers, and investor presentations
• Strong relationship-building skills with DFIs, investors, and financial institutions
• Experience with impact investing or financial inclusion programs
• Excellent proposal writing and fundraising capability
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Passion for financial inclusion and emerging market finance
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership
• Ability to work across multicultural and cross-border teams
• Experience working in Africa’s financial markets, preferably Kenya or East Africa
• Demonstrated experience structuring:
• Blended finance vehicles
• Strong financial modelling and credit analysis
• Good understanding of: Structured finance, Capital markets, Portfolio risk analysis, Valuation and investment structuring
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability