Application deadline: Friday, June 19th, 2026.
Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?
We are looking for a Senior / Lead Investment Officer, Mobilization!
Join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We work with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world.
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).
Compensation Details
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Investments 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 – $168,009 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
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Investments 20: Salaries typically range from $129,928 – $194,890 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Impactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world.
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Inspiring Colleagues: Join a diverse and talented team from around the world that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do. We believe strong results come from strong partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals.
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Our Core Values: Our culture is anchored in Collaboration, Agility, Impact, and Respect. We work together across diverse teams, embrace change and innovation, and stay focused on creating meaningful, sustainable impact - while treating one another with integrity, empathy, and respect.
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Perks and Benefits: Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.
What You Will Be Doing
We are looking for someone who can lead our efforts in two principal activities: mobilization of private capital primarily through insurance companies (risk sharing), and mobilization of private capital through third-party co-investors.
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Lead and Innovate: Lead the design and implementation of risk sharing mechanisms, including unfunded credit protection products, and insurance solutions. Lead the development of mobilization products and strategy to support key sectors such as infrastructure, agribusiness and financial intermediaries.
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Excellence in Underwriting: Structure and negotiating risk-sharing agreements to enhance the risk-return profile of transactions. Lead syndication and co-financing efforts, including pricing analysis, investor presentations, and deal documentation. Provide advice to the investment teams to structure transactions that are attractive to co-investors and aligned with market standards.
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Partnership Development: Collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders and financing partners to facilitate private sector investment in emerging markets. Monitor market trends and investor appetite to inform mobilization strategies and product offerings.
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Leadership and Guidance: Contribute to the development and implementation of a long-term strategy for FinDev Canada’s mobilization activities. Coach and mentor team members, contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
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Operational Excellence: Collaborate with risk management and legal teams to ensure appropriate due diligence, documentation, and compliance in risk transfer operations. Monitor the performance and impact of risk sharing instruments and integrate lessons learned into future structuring efforts. Track mobilization metrics and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
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Capacity Building: Actively support capacity building and knowledge sharing to internal stakeholders on mobilization activities, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support our mission. Support knowledge sharing with external parties.
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External Engagement: Identify and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of private capital providers, including banks, insurance companies and asset managers, to expand the mobilization pipeline. Represent FinDev Canada with external stakeholders at relevant events.
What We Are Looking For
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Minimum 8-12 years of experience in originating, structuring and managing transactions in a DFI/MDB or banking context.
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Experience of blended finance transactions with a commercial understanding of the risk/return assessment within a concessional capital context.
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Master’s Degree with a specialization in Business, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
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Strong preference for fluency in both official languages.
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Advanced knowledge of structuring in commercial lending and/or equity investments in developing markets.
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Sound networking and relationship management skills.
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Excellent problem solving, communication and presentation skills.
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Excellent organizational, administrative and time management skills
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Willingness to travel.
What Will Make You Stand Out
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Experience within a DFI or an MDB.
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Experience working with emerging markets.
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Experience collaborating internationally, across multiple time zones, markets and cultures.
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Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders within varying spheres of influence.
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Fluency in Spanish.
Ready to make a difference?
Learn more about us here: https://www.findevcanada.ca
Eligibility:
FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.
FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity
FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.
We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at [email protected]. We are here to support you every step of the way.
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