Manager Catalytic Capital

Kaleidofin Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidofin Private Limited is seeking an experienced finance professional to spearhead catalytic capital vehicle structuring and delivery across Africa, focusing on debt vehicles, blended finance, and investor relations.

You will lead end-to-end deal execution, model and structure transactions, and build partnerships with DFIs, investors, and financial institutions to expand inclusive finance in emerging markets.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years 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)
• Experience preparing investment memos, credit papers, and investor presentations
• Strong relationship-building 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
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership
• Ability to work across multicultural cross-border teams
• Experience in Africa’s financial markets, preferably Kenya or East Africa

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end setup of debt vehicles across Africa, including term sheets, financial models, and governance structures
• Drive fundraising and lead investor and lender due diligence from term sheet to close
• Develop blended finance and credit enhancement structures with DFIs, philanthropic and private capital
• Manage day-to-day program delivery for live vehicles and guide the execution team
• Structure and execute local currency debt transactions, securitizations, and portfolio financing across East Africa
• Support issuance of local bonds, structured notes, and asset-backed facilities
• Conduct financial modelling, credit analysis, and transaction structuring for portfolio-backed financing
• Originate and maintain relationships with local banks, pension funds, asset managers and international investors
• Prepare investment memoranda, credit notes, and deal structures for investors
• Support investor roadshows and due diligence for structured transactions
• Build partnerships with DFIs, multilateral agencies and development partners to mobilize capital
• Support technical assistance programs and grant-funded initiatives
• Produce market research and investor insights on inclusive finance and fintech lending

Skills

Impact Finance

Structured Finance

Investment Banking

DFI Financing

Credit Markets

Financial Inclusion

Proposal Writing

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Cross-border Teams

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

MBA advantageous

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 advanced risk 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, Oikocredit, Flourish, Omidyar Network, Blume Ventures, and Bharat Fund.

Kaleidofin has received international recognition including:

• Forbes Asia – 100 To Watch
• Presentation at the United Nations General Assembly Special Task Force
• Winner – G20 TechSprint 2024 (Technology for the Planet)
• Winner – RBI Innovation Hub Swanari TechSprint 2023
• Finalist – Global SME Finance Awards (IFC & SME Finance Forum)

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

Learn more:https://kaleidofin.com

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 portfoliobacked 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 modelsforstructured 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
• Valuation and investment structuring
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability