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Colombia - Fully remote Who We Are iGravity is a specialized Swiss-headquartered impact investing firm committed to building a more equitable and sustainable financial system.
We build and manage finance solutions that create tangible impact for both commercial and philanthropic investors through our unique business model combining advisory services and investment management.
We do so by investing directly in companies or funds, and by designing initiatives and impact management and measurement frameworks that mobilize resources for the 2030 agenda.
Our Impact We deeply believe in the catalytic role of public and philanthropic resources and work closely with development actors as well as impact investors to design, manage, and scale finance strategies that mobilize resources supporting local enterprises to deepen and scale their impact.
Purpose of the Vacancy Since 2022, iGravity is managing the Impact-linked Fund for Education, an innovative financing window with the ambition to provide impact-linked finance to companies that provide affordable access to quality basic education and hence improve education outcomes for children and youth in developing countries.
The Funding Window is jointly funded by Jacobs Foundation and the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC).
In light of the continuation of the funding window, the Advisory & Partnerships team at iGravity is looking to strengthen its transaction team with an experienced and motivated individual, with a strong background and relevant practical experience in impact investments and education financing, as well as a strong network in Colombia, one of the target countries of the Fund.
Position Overview You will join the Advisory & Partnerships team as an experienced Senior Transaction Associate, and you will be supporting the team by: Independently execute Impact-linked Finance transactions including pipeline building, financial and impact due diligence, scorecard assessments, pricing of outcomes, negotiation of contracts as well as monitoring of selected enterprises.
Support program management and reporting to funders for the funding window.
Contribute to the quality of transactions with your expertise in education and education financing.
Design and oversee the implementation of technical assistance programs for selected enterprises.
Build iGravity's footprint and network in Colombia by engaging with local stakeholders.
Requirements and Competencies Education Higher degree in Finance or Business.
Experience At least 5 years of work experience in Finance or Impact Investing.
Knowledge and Skills Deep understanding of the basic education (K12) financing landscape in Colombia.
Motivation and proven track record of independently leading impact investment transactions with reputed organizations.
Familiarity with key aspects of investment readiness and ability to perform financial and impact due diligence and analysis.
Experience with innovative finance models such as results-based finance, outcome-based payments or impact-linked finance.
Client-oriented mindset and ability to design effective and business-relevant KPIs linked to incentive payments.
Strong communication and people skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Team Profile Our working style is flexible and collaborative; we highly appreciate the benefits of being and working together both digitally and physically whilst looking for independent thinkers and doers.
Depending on the location of your team, we expect regular physical interactions in the office premises.
Key Interests The position will be dedicated fully to the Impact-Linked Fund for Education; thus, interest and experience in Basic Education is key.
Reasons to Join Our Team We are an innovative, fast-paced, and growing company, with a strong footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa and now moving to Latin America.
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