Overview

Senior Investment Officer to provide coverage for IFC’s disruptive technologies and venture investment program in South Asia. Responsible for leadership and support of VC investment activities and portfolio in the region.

Tasks Summary

• Establish, build, and maintain strong relationships with the venture ecosystem across South Asia
• Develop strong relationships with leading industry strategics across relevant industry verticals
• Lead business development, due diligence, negotiation and transaction structuring of new business opportunities
• Develop and make strategic direct venture investments, VC funds’ investments, and co-investments for the region
• Manage and oversee existing portfolio of direct VC investments, co-investments and VC funds investments in South Asia
• Represent IFC’s disruptive technologies team in internal and external events

Experience Requirements

• At least 10-12 years of work experience
• At least 5-8 years of venture capital or private equity experience
• South Asia and/or emerging markets transaction experience
• Prior experience in investment banking or business/corporate development considered
• Significant transaction experience and analytical knowledge of venture investment
• Specific sub-sector knowledge in Fintech and/or health, e-logistic/supply chain; edtech; enterprise software solution
• Experience in lead negotiating and structuring complex equity transactions
• Existing and usable network amongst financial investors and strategic investors in emerging markets
• Experience in portfolio management, including facilitation of exits
• Prior experience as an investee company board director or operational experience at a venture-backed company is a plus

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• MBA from leading international institutions preferred

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Contract Duration: 3 years 0 months