World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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Capital Markets Director, VisionFund International
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience8 - 10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
Major Responsibilities
Global liquidity and existing lender management:
- Excellent external lender relationships are maintained;
- All key VFI cash flow and funding metrics are monitored regularly and any potential issues escalated promptly;
- Lender covenants are monitored monthly and any potential non-compliance is addressed and managed;
- Quarterly lender reports and lender communiques are prepared and submitted on a timely basis;
- Quarterly ALCO papers are prepared and submitted on a timely basis; and
- Debt is available for on-lending to Network MFIs as needed.
Development of lender pipeline and lead on negotiation and execution of lender contracts:
- New funds are effectively and efficiently sourced;
- Market scanning is undertaken to identify new funding sources and products;
- Relationships with new funders are established with a focus on those willing to offer concessional lending terms;
- Innovative financing products and partnerships are designed and launched;
- Presentations, marketing materials and offering circulars showcasing VFI in a professional and compelling manner are prepared;
- Due diligence processes are professionally conducted;
- Effective lead on negotiation and execution of lender contracts with input obtained from WVI Treasury and WVI Legal;
- Standard loan terms and covenants across lender contracts are negotiated;
- Approval requests are submitted to ALCO and the VFI Board; and
- VFI is well-represented at lender conferences and innovative financing events.
Support the Network Finance Director as required for funding of MFIs ensuring:
- Global lender relationships are well-managed across the Network;
- Loan terms and covenants are negotiated on a standardised basis across lenders and MFIs;
- MFI lender covenants are monitored and any potential non-compliance is addressed and managed;
- MFIs are supported when circumstances arise requiring renegotiation of loan terms with lenders.
Global Finance Team leadership:
- Member of VFI Global Finance Leadership Team;
- Model Christian leadership and VFI Core Values in all interactions;
- Inspire and nurture the spiritual and professional development of direct report and Global Finance Team members; and
- Participate in and lead team devotions.
Oversight of the following responsibilities of the Asset Management Specialist:
- Preparation of materials for lenders;
- Co-ordination of timelines and deliverables for due diligence processes and contract review, execution, loan disbursement and repayment;
- Preparation of lender reports;
- Preparation of analysis for ALCO reports;
- Capital markets database management;
- Research on potential lenders; and
- KYC on lenders.
Undertake any other activities required to support the successful functioning of the Global Finance Team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:
Required
- A professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA/ACA), treasury qualification (e.g. MCT), investment management qualification (e.g. CFA) or a Masters degree in business or finance.
- 8-10 years of professional relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5 years external experience working in the treasury or capital markets functions of a multinational organization or major financial institution, preferably at a Group level.
- Debt capital markets experience including the issuance of a variety of debt instruments.
- Experience in pitching/marketing to potential clients and/or investors.
- Negotiating skills with clients and/or investors during live interactions and through contract negotiation and final execution of agreement.
- Thorough knowledge of investment products including regulatory and taxation aspects and legal documentation.
- Experience of developing, maintaining and managing client and/or investor relationships.
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills in both oral and written forms.
- Excellent PowerPoint (creating presentations and decks) and Excel skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills including co-ordination with external advisers.
- Strong analysis and problem-solving skills and ability to find innovative and creative solutions.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting and performance measurements and planning and forecasting.
- Cross-culturally sensitive to work with associates from every area of the world.
- Able to manage a broad base of internal and external stakeholders.
- A balanced and respectful approach to teams' differing responsibilities.
- Able to balance Christian values with commercial practices.
Preferred
- Experience in microfinance funding or innovation/impact funding.
- Emerging/developing markets experience.
Language and travel
- English fluency.
- Willingness and ability to travel 15% of the time.
Working arrangements
Flexible working arrangement (office and/or home).
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to World Vision Kenya on worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply
