Grameen Foundation : Get involved : Career Opportunities : Employment opportunities : Fund Manager
Fund Manager
Grameen Foundation’s Capital Management & Advisory Center seeks a Fund Manager experienced in emerging markets private equity/venture capital to manage a private equity fund focused on investment in poverty-focused microfinance institutions (MFIs). CMAC seeks to harness the resources of the financial markets to support rapid expansion in outreach to poor families by leading poverty-focused microfinance insittutions.
Essential Job Functions:
• Overseeing all aspects of the fund, including the fund’s investment and operations
• Sourcing investment opportunities
• Evaluating the social performance of target MFIs
• Conducting due diligence (financial, social, legal and regulatory) and risk analysis
• Structuring and negotiating investment terms
• Presenting transactions for approval to the Investment Committee
• Monitoring and reporting social impact
• Ensuring MRI’s continued growth and social mission
• Negotiating attractive exits
Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Knowledge of and passion for microfinance and the mission of Grameen Foundation
• Fluency in other languages is considered a plus
Education and Experience:
• MBA or master’s degree in economics/finance
• Eight or more years of work experience in private equity/venture capital in emerging markets with a demonstrated track record in capital-raising, investing, and investor relations
• Experience in microfinance, social performance and/or sustainable investing a plus
Apply by e-mail to: jobs@grameenfoundation.org. Please put “Fund Manager” in the subject line and send cover letter with resume. No calls please.
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Grameen Foundation : Get involved : Career Opportunities : Employment opportunities : Fund Manager
Grameen Foundation uses microfinance and innovative technology to fight global poverty and bring opportunities to the world's poorest people. With tiny loans and financial services, we help the poor, mostly women, start businesses and escape poverty. Our global network of 55 microfinance institution (MFI) partners including our Growth Guarantee partners has touched more than 34 million people in 24 countries. In addition, we introduced and now sustain technology initiatives (Mifos and Village Phone) in Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, bringing our total country outreach to 28.
+1-202-628-3560 www.grameenfoundation.org
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