Senior Impact Finance Manager

Aqua For All; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua for All in The Hague is seeking a Senior Impact Finance Manager to lead the investment strategy and blended finance portfolio. You will originate and structure fund investments, manage partnerships with fund managers, and mobilise private capital for water and sanitation initiatives.

Based in The Hague with international teams, you will evaluate opportunities, negotiate with partners, and monitor financial and social performance, driving innovative finance solutions and contributing to Aqua

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in impact investing and fund investing.
• Academic background in finance or economics with relevant qualifications.
• Proven experience structuring complex financial transactions in the impact or development finance space.
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA or South Asia preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Structure and execute transactions with concessional and equity capital.
• Negotiate with international partners for mandates on fund investments.
• Co-lead selection of fund managers aligned with Aqua for All’s strategy and SDG6.
• Conduct due diligence with legal and investment advisors; prepare memos for internal committees.
• Manage a portfolio of catalytic investments and monitor financial and social performance.
• Build relationships with investors, fund managers, financial institutions and guarantee providers.
• Represent Aqua for All at industry events and engage with partners and funders.
• Collaborate across teams on financial strategy, reporting and monitoring.
• Contribute to thought leadership and new proposals.

Skills

Impact investing

Sustainable finance

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Portfolio management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Finance/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling software

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Impact Finance Manager!

Main goal of the role

Are you a results-driven finance professional with a passion for investing with impact and innovative finance? Aqua for All’s dynamic and growing team is looking for a Senior Impact Finance Manager! This position offers a unique opportunity to play a central role in scaling Aqua for All’s investment strategy and blended finance portfolio.

We’re looking for a proactive and analytical collaborator to execute transactions and manage partnerships with fund managers that make a real difference.

In this role, you will translate Aqua for All’s mission into concrete solutions. You’ll originate and structure fund investments, blended finance transactions and manage a diverse portfolio of partnerships to mobilise private capital in the water and sanitation sector. You’ll empower team members, by sharing your in-depth transaction expertise, particularly in analysing fund models and in negotiations with General Partners.

You will be based in The Hague, working closely with our international teams in Kenya, Ethiopia and beyond. You will report to our Lead Impact Finance and Fund Investments.

If you’re ready to contribute to transformative change in the water sector while making a lasting social and environmental impact, we’d like to hear from you!

What you’ll do

• Structure and execute transactions using risk capital (concessional and equity) to achieve sustainable outcomes with private funds and financial institutions.
• Conduct strategic negotiations with international partners with the aim of acquiring mandates focused on fund investments and blended finance.
• Co-lead the evaluation and selection of fund managers that align with Aqua for All’s strategy, ensuring funds contribute to SDG 6 – water and sanitation for all.
• Conduct due diligence with sector experts, legal and investment advisors, and prepare memos for internal committees, detailing investment proposals and expected outcomes.
• Manage a portfolio of catalytic investments, continuously assessing their financial and social performance and ensuring alignment with Aqua for All’s objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, fund managers, financial institutions and guarantee providers to attract capital for water and sanitation initiatives.
• Represent Aqua for All at key industry events, conferences and forums, raising the profile of the foundation and engaging with potential partners and funders.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure financial strategies align with programmatic goals, including proposal development, reporting and monitoring.
• Contribute to Aqua for All’s thought leadership by driving new proposals, enhancing the foundation’s impact finance proposition, and engaging with the wider impact investment community.

What we are looking for

• Significant professional experience of 5+ years in impact investing, sustainable finance, private equity or fund investing, with a focus on generating social and environmental impact.
• An academic background in finance, economics, or a related field, complemented by relevant professional qualifications.
• Proven experience in managing and structuring complex financial transactions in the impact or development finance space.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate and assess complex investment opportunities.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present and explain financial models and impact outcomes to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in or focusing on low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA or South Asia.
• Proficiency in financial instruments, transaction structuring, and the ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, eager to drive innovative financial solutions and contribute to the growth of Aqua for All’s impact.
• Analytical ability: Demonstrates strong analytical skills to critically assess complex problems, analyse data and make informed decisions, contributing to effective problem-solving and strategic planning.
• Creativity: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and fresh ideas within the organisation.
• Entrepreneurship: Proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities for impact development and growth. Willingness to take initiative and drive innovative solutions to address programme challenges.
• Responsibility: Taking ownership of tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, being accountable and understanding the impact on the organisation’s success.
• Communication skills: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey ideas, information and instructions clearly and effectively to various stakeholders.

Salary scale:

At Aqua for All, you’ll be part of a small, dynamic team that is making a real difference towards SDG 6 — access to safe water and sanitation for all.

With a global reach and more than 20 years of experience, we’re at the forefront of combining market-based solutions with innovative financing to drive transformational change in the water sector.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape impactful financial strategies, collaborate with international teams and engage with global investors and partners. You’ll be given the freedom to bring new ideas, work on high-stakes initiatives and make a direct contribution to achieving Aqua for All’s mission.