Manager - Blended Finance & Impact Investing

Looking for a dynamic individual to join as a full-time Manager based in Mumbai/ Delhi India. The Manager will be responsible for designing and executing blended finance transactions and projects. The ideal candidate will have a high sense of ownership, be a self-starter, and an excellent team player. The individual will have a proven track record of having structured deals and managed projects in sectors relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels within the organization as well as with external stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the success of organisation's customers through benchmark project design and execution
• Developing, growing, and retaining a team of high-performance and ambitious team members
• Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and learning so that organisation is constantly sharpening its ability to deliver effective and efficient solutions
• Investing in self-development and being aware of the relevant developments in the sector; preparing to take on leadership roles at the organisation
• Working closely with other team members on organization and brand building activities

Preferred Skills

• A strong passion for the development sector and a lingering impatience to make the world a better place
• 7+ years of total work experience with 2-3 years of team management experience
• Sound understanding of project management, and background in a relevant industry such as consulting, investment banking and transaction advisory.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and an ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent people skills and willingness to work on the ground with a diverse set of stakeholders including investors, donors, social enterprises and NGOs.
• Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant fields

Travel

Willingness to travel 30% of the time (or more if needed) across India including to rural areas