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Senior Investment Officer Financial Institutions - Latin America Region

CURRENT ASSIGNMENT STATUS :
ACTIVE

Triodos Bank finances companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage the development of socially responsible and innovative businesses. Triodos Bank is an independent European bank with its headquarters in Zeist, the Netherlands.

Triodos Investment Management, a 100% subsidiary of Triodos Bank, is a globally recognised leader in impact investment, managing direct investments around themes including climate and energy, inclusive finance, sustainable trade, organic food and agriculture, arts and culture, sustainable real estate and listed companies with above average environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Our business has grown on the basis of deep market sector insights and commitment to sustainability objectives of our partners. We currently manage 20 + funds (totalling €1.7 billion; $2.3 billion in 2010) investing in both Europe and Emerging Markets.

The Emerging Markets team of Triodos Investment Management manages funds that invest in financial institutions specialised in the provision of microfinance and SME finance in developing countries. Furthermore Triodos Investment Management provides finance to support sustainable food and agricultural production as well as access to sustainable energy sources. Because of increasing activities, we are looking for entrepreneurial individuals to fulfil the position of:

The position is based in Zeist, The Netherlands. Applicants must be nationals of a European member state or have a valid work permit for the European Union.

Your responsibilities:

  • Manage and expand an investment portfolio in the region, consisting of equity participations and loans
  • Initiate, maintain and deepen contacts with (potential) clients; financial institutions for micro and sme finance and other financial services that contribute to sustainable development in particular in the area’s of sustainable food & agriculture and renewable energy.
  • Initiate, maintain and deepen contacts with other stakeholders such as network partners, technical assistance providers and support agencies in order to develop new opportunities
  • Analyse financial statements, undertake risk assessments and write investment proposals; obtain support for finance proposals by presenting findings to the investment committee
  • Negotiate tariffs and conditions
  • Represent Triodos on the Board of Directors of financial institutions in Latin Am erica
  • Be a representative of Triodos Bank and our mission

Your profile

  • Academic degree, preferably Business Economics
  • Affinity with the values and mission of Triodos Bank
  • Affinity with inclusive finance, sustainable food & agriculture and renewable energy
  • Significant banking or other relevant experience (6-10 years) with a focus on (international) finance, preferably as an account manager
  • A result-oriented, open and entrepreneurial work attitude
  • Excellent communication and networking skills
  • Fluent in English and Spanish both orally and in writing
  • Affinity for legal aspects
  • Willingness to travel abroad on a regular basis

We offer

Triodos Bank offers the opportunity of actively contributing to a sustainable society. Staff development within the bank is given priority. We have an internationally oriented, informal and transparent working culture within the organisation. We offer a dynamic working environment within a growing organisation where there is room for personal ideas and initiatives.

For more information on the microfinance activities of Triodos Investment Management: www.triodos.com/microfinance

Interested?

Terra Management Groep will perform the recruitment and first selection for this vacancy.
Please send your written application including CV before 3 February 2012 to Terra Management Groep by e-mail to: terra@terragroep.nl