World Vision Debt Funding & Corporate Finance Manager

Your opportunity to use your experience in leadership and finance to help liberate families and communities from poverty through microcredit

VisionFund International (VFI) improves the lives of children in the developing world by offering small loans and other financial services to families living in poverty. Our work empowers our clients to grow successful businesses which enable children to grow up with improved health and education. Working in partnership with World Vision we are committed to long-term change which will unlock potential for future generations.

VisionFund works in partnership with World Vision in our economic development ministry. It improves the lives of children in the developing world by offering small loans and other financial services to families living in poverty. With a loan portfolio of US$350 million, Vision Fund impacts the lives of 2.2 million children every year and provides loans to over 650,000 of the world's poor in 37 countries.

The Debt Funding and Corporate Finance Manager will work with the Global Funding Director on coordinating the debt funding of VFI and the MFIs (microfinance institutions). You will have banking experience (preferably in microfinance) and experience with contractual legal frameworks. You will be working with the MFIs and the finance department to forecast funds requirements and working with internal groups to coordiante review and approval processes of borrowings. You will support the Global Funding Director in arranging for debt financing and where necessary hedging mechnisms and transactions to ensure MFIs receive funding on time at the best rate. You will also coordinate the process of review and sign-off of third party funding arrangements and contracts for local MFI funding not passing through VFI. Close relations and coordiantion with WV Treasury are required to ensure efficient funds transfer and lowest cost funding is achieved.

We are looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with our values and ethos. You will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assist in the coordination of the global debt funding activities among the MFIs

• Analysis of funding projections and coordinating the process of the MFI borrowings between the MFIs and VFI

• Perform initial review of loan agreements and monitor the MFI compliance with various lenders covenants

• Coordinate with the MFI finance managers as needed and act as the liaison between lenders and MFIs to expedite the borrowing process

• Provide periodic analysis reports supporting the global funding activities;

• Participate in providing a full support to the MFIs with regard to capital market activities and borrowings

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

This role requires 3-5 years finance experience with a mid to large size bank, Microfinance institution, or fund. Able to work in complex legal systems and ensure procedures internally and with thrid parties are well documented, monitored and executed. Creative and helpful at problem solving for both VFI and MFIs. Able to work well with WV internal groups and MFI’s. Microfinance experience a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance (advanced graduate degree is preferred).

• 3-5 years of experience in credit analysis and management, microfinance lending, and debt management experience preferably with a microfinance banking institute/asset manager.

• Familiar with legal documentation of borrowing contracts and banking contractual agreements.

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, particularly in the area of capital markets instruments and financial risk management (derivatives, foreign exchange etc.)

• International experience a definite asset, particularly in emerging/developing markets.

• Fluency in English required, Spanish a plus.

• Flexibility on hours to contact people within wide time zone differences is required.

Could you fulfill this vital, challenging and rewarding role and be part of this life-enriching experience?

How to apply:

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on VisionFund International, please visit our website: www.visionfund.org. VisionFund is an equal opportunity employer.