Senior - Lead Investment Officer, Blended Finance

Title: Senior / Lead Investment Officer, Blended Finance

Location: Montreal,Ottawa,  Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

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

We are looking for a Senior / Lead Investment Officer, Blended Finance!  

Join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial 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 means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where your expertise directly 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  

• Investments 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 – $168,009 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.  

• Investments 20: Salaries typically range from $129,928 – $194,890 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.  

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here  

• Impactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating positive, 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 in Collaboration, 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.   

 

What You Will Be Doing  

• Lead and Innovate:  Contribute to FinDev Canada’s blended finance pipeline development by working closely with sectoral teams (Infrastructure, Funds, Agribusiness, Financial Intermediaries).  Together with other internal teams, contribute to the sourcing of new concessional capital. 

• Excellence in Underwriting: Work closely with sectoral leads in structuring and underwriting impactful blended finance transactions that align with our mission.  Support the Portfolio Management and Funds teams in managing FinDev Canada’s existing blended finance investments. 

• Partnership Development: Collaborate with a diverse array of financing partners to develop platforms or transactions that facilitate private sector investment in emerging markets. 

• Leadership and Guidance: Provide guidance to the Investment Team on the DFI Enhanced Blended Finance Principles and FinDev Canada’s Concessional Facility Terms and Conditions. Coach and mentor team members fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. 

• Operational Excellence: Manage calculations and reporting related to blended finance activities ensuring accuracy and transparency.  Contribute to the development and implementation of a long-term strategy for FinDev Canada’s blended finance initiatives. 

• Capacity Building: Actively support capacity building of internal stakeholders on blended finance, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support our mission. Support knowledge sharing with external parties.  

• External Engagement:  Engage with the broader Blended Finance community, developing networks and partnerships to ensure that FinDev Canada remains a leader in blended finance.  Represent FinDev Canada with external stakeholders at relevant events.   

 

What We Are Looking For  

• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in originating, structuring and managing transactions in a DFI/MDB or banking context with at least 5 years' experience with blended finance. 

• Experience of blended finance transactions with a commercial understanding of the risk/return assessment within a concessional capital context. 

• Master’s Degree with a specialization in Business / Finance / Accounting, or equivalent. 

• Strong preference for fluency in both official languages English & French. 

• Advanced knowledge of structuring in commercial lending and/or equity investments in developing markets. 

• Sound networking and relationship management skills. 

• Excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills. 

• Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills 

• Willingness to travel. 

What Will Make You Stand Out  

• Experience within a DFI or an MDB. 

• Experience working with emerging markets. 

• Experience collaborating internationally, across multiple time zones, markets and cultures. 

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders within varying spheres of influence.  

• 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 in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.  

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.   

FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity  

FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.  

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. 

FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at  accessible@findevcanada.ca. We are here to support you every step of the way.  

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