Capital Markets Director, VisionFund International at World Vision Kenya

Major Responsibilities

Global liquidity and existing lender management:

• Excellent external lender relationships are maintained;
• All key VFI cash flow and funding metrics are monitored regularly and any potential issues escalated promptly;
• Lender covenants are monitored monthly and any potential non-compliance is addressed and managed;
• Quarterly lender reports and lender communiques are prepared and submitted on a timely basis;
• Quarterly ALCO papers are prepared and submitted on a timely basis; and
• Debt is available for on-lending to Network MFIs as needed.

Development of lender pipeline and lead on negotiation and execution of lender contracts:

• New funds are effectively and efficiently sourced;
• Market scanning is undertaken to identify new funding sources and products;
• Relationships with new funders are established with a focus on those willing to offer concessional lending terms;
• Innovative financing products and partnerships are designed and launched;
• Presentations, marketing materials and offering circulars showcasing VFI in a professional and compelling manner are prepared;
• Due diligence processes are professionally conducted;
• Effective lead on negotiation and execution of lender contracts with input obtained from WVI Treasury and WVI Legal;
• Standard loan terms and covenants across lender contracts are negotiated;
• Approval requests are submitted to ALCO and the VFI Board; and
• VFI is well-represented at lender conferences and innovative financing events.

Support the Network Finance Director as required for funding of MFIs ensuring:

• Global lender relationships are well-managed across the Network;
• Loan terms and covenants are negotiated on a standardised basis across lenders and MFIs;
• MFI lender covenants are monitored and any potential non-compliance is addressed and managed;
• MFIs are supported when circumstances arise requiring renegotiation of loan terms with lenders.

Global Finance Team leadership:

• Member of VFI Global Finance Leadership Team;
• Model Christian leadership and VFI Core Values in all interactions;
• Inspire and nurture the spiritual and professional development of direct report and Global Finance Team members; and
• Participate in and lead team devotions.

Oversight of the following responsibilities of the Asset Management Specialist:

• Preparation of materials for lenders;
• Co-ordination of timelines and deliverables for due diligence processes and contract review, execution, loan disbursement and repayment;
• Preparation of lender reports;
• Preparation of analysis for ALCO reports;
• Capital markets database management;
• Research on potential lenders; and
• KYC on lenders.

Undertake any other activities required to support the successful functioning of the Global Finance Team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• A professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA/ACA), treasury qualification (e.g. MCT), investment management qualification (e.g. CFA) or a Masters degree in business or finance.
• 8-10 years of professional relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years external experience working in the treasury or capital markets functions of a multinational organization or major financial institution, preferably at a Group level.
• Debt capital markets experience including the issuance of a variety of debt instruments.
• Experience in pitching/marketing to potential clients and/or investors.
• Negotiating skills with clients and/or investors during live interactions and through contract negotiation and final execution of agreement.
• Thorough knowledge of investment products including regulatory and taxation aspects and legal documentation.
• Experience of developing, maintaining and managing client and/or investor relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills in both oral and written forms.
• Excellent PowerPoint (creating presentations and decks) and Excel skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills including co-ordination with external advisers.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills and ability to find innovative and creative solutions.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and performance measurements and planning and forecasting.
• Cross-culturally sensitive to work with associates from every area of the world.
• Able to manage a broad base of internal and external stakeholders.
• A balanced and respectful approach to teams' differing responsibilities.
• Able to balance Christian values with commercial practices.

Preferred

• Experience in microfinance funding or innovation/impact funding.
• Emerging/developing markets experience.

Language and travel

• English fluency.
• Willingness and ability to travel 15% of the time.

Working arrangements

• Flexible working arrangement (office and/or home).