Investment Manager Asia and ECCA (Eastern Europe and the Caucasus)

Investment Manager Asia and ECCA (Eastern Europe and the Caucasus) Are you energized by building businesses and opening new markets? In this role, you will take the lead in identifying new opportunities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Apply About the job The Investment Manager is responsible for pursuing & delivering Oikocredit’s mission as a reality on the ground. It does this by building a portfolio of investments which is geared towards specific social impacts contributing towards the social impact goals/targets in Oikocredit’s overall strategy. Main responsibilities As Investment Manager, you build, maintain and monitor a portfolio of investments in several countries in the region. The focus in this role will be on Asia and ECCA. You will lead a team of 2 Investment Officers based in Indonesia and Cambodia and focus on managerial activities, being responsible for building and managing an effective team. This is a highly entrepreneurial role focused on driving business growth across Asia and ECCA. The position involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, building and nurturing strategic stakeholder relationships, and strengthening our presence in a region with significant growth potential. As investment manager you act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. You are conversant on the Oikocredit strategy and sectors and on the products and services that we offer. You work with internal or external experts where required in the best interest of our partners and Oikocredit. You are responsible for the portfolio performance and the quality check of the new proposals before them being sent to the relevant credit committee. You represent Oikocredit at conferences and events; identify potential new partners, and supervise and support due diligence processes, credit proposal preparation, the closing of deals and disbursements, as well as monitoring and capacity building projects. You will support the supervision of offshore lending and local tax and regulatory compliance; are responsible and accountable for KYC and due diligence, provide input and works within the established framework for Oikocredit’s catalyst role. Education, skills and experience Advanced university degree in the field of business, economics or economic development. 7-10 years of relevant work experience in banking and/ or economic development. Experience working in the ECCA region is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage. People management skills. Advance knowledge of development finance. Strong analytical skills. Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general Fluency in English. Networking and public speaking. Competencies Initiative; Cooperation; People-oriented leadership; Problem analysis and assessment; Result orientation; Market orientation; Convincing ability; Verbal communication and presentation. Benefits Impactful Work; Contribute to meaningful social and environmental change. Professional Growth; you will have access to training and learning opportunities. Work-life balance: you will benefit from a flexible work environment where you can work from home approximately 50% of the time. Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to impact investing and sustainability. Additional remarks Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time. This position is based at our Amersfoort office in the Netherlands. How to apply Please send your cover letter and resume in English via the apply button. Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds. Department Impact Investment Locations Central Office Amersfoort Remote status Hybrid About Oikocredit International Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with almost five decades of experience in leading positive change through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. To achieve a greater social impact, Oikocredit’s new strategy has a clear community-focused approach. Whether it’s working with our partners to meet the needs of low-income people or bringing together our members and investors, a community-focused approach will benefit all areas of our work. Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their quality of life, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America with loans, equity investments and capacity building. Oikocredit is financed by individuals and institutions who want to be part of a global movement for social change. Our investments prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns. We’re a global organisation with local presence, able to respond to our partners’ needs and strengthen them by offering more than financing. Oikocredit has more than 300 members of staff in around 20 countries with over 30 nationalities.