Senior Vice President, Impact Investing

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Vice President, Impact Investing based in India.

The Senior Vice President, Impact Investing will play a pivotal role in scaling innovative investment funds that combine financial performance with measurable social and environmental impact.
This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to shape investment strategies across emerging markets, particularly in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The role combines sophisticated financial structuring, strategic deal sourcing, portfolio management, and capital raising.
You will lead investment initiatives focused on renewable energy, financial inclusion, affordable housing, and SME financing.
Working closely with senior leadership and institutional stakeholders, you will help expand investment platforms and develop new fund management opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in debt and equity investments, strong commercial instincts, and a genuine commitment to sustainable development.
This is an opportunity to influence investment decisions at scale while contributing to long-term economic inclusion and measurable impact.

Accountabilities
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Strategic Leadership and Business Growth: Partner with senior leadership to develop and scale impact investment funds that balance financial returns with social and environmental outcomes.

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Fund Structuring and Market Research: Lead primary and secondary market research to identify investment opportunities and design innovative fund structures aligned with market needs and investor expectations.

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Deal Sourcing and Relationship Management: Build and manage a strong investment pipeline, identify high-potential borrowers and target companies, and establish lasting relationships with key stakeholders.

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Investment and Portfolio Management: Oversee the full investment lifecycle, including deal appraisal, fund deployment, portfolio monitoring, financial performance analysis, and on-site due diligence across emerging markets.

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Equity Investment Expansion: Support the development and growth of equity fund management activities while maintaining rigorous financial analysis and investment standards.

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Capital Raising and Investor Engagement: Contribute to fundraising strategies and cultivate relationships with development finance institutions (DFIs), foundations, institutional investors, and other capital providers.

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Investment Materials and Fundraising Support: Develop and refine pitch books, investment templates, presentations, and marketing materials to support fundraising, investor engagement, and investment deployment.

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Team Leadership and Collaboration: Guide diverse teams, encourage collaborative decision-making, and promote a transparent, innovative, and impact-oriented investment culture.

Requirements:

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Professional Experience: 15–20+ years of experience in debt and equity financing, particularly within the SME sector, ideally gained at a financial institution, asset manager, alternative lender, or comparable investment organization.

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Sector Expertise: Demonstrated experience in renewable energy financing, including commercial and industrial solar projects, corporate banking, and lending or investing in emerging markets. Previous experience in impact investing is strongly preferred.

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Emerging Market Experience: Substantial experience managing or executing multi-country lending and investment activities, with a strong understanding of the financial, operational, and regulatory challenges of emerging markets.

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Technical and Analytical Skills: Advanced expertise in deal appraisal, financial modeling, credit analysis, investment evaluation, risk assessment, and complex fund structuring.

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Fundraising and Business Development: Ability to identify investment opportunities, develop investor relationships, communicate investment propositions effectively, and contribute to successful capital-raising initiatives.

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Education: An MBA from a top-tier business school is required. An undergraduate degree in Engineering is highly preferred.

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Leadership and Teamwork: Proven ability to lead diverse teams, foster collaboration, manage complex projects, and build productive relationships across functions and geographies.

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Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior executives, institutional investors, borrowers, and other stakeholders.

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Commercial Mindset: A proactive, entrepreneurial approach to deal sourcing, business development, negotiation, and investment execution, combined with strong financial judgment.

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Values and Motivation: A strong commitment to transparency, sustainability, financial inclusion, and measurable social impact, supported by high ethical standards and sound professional judgment.

Benefits:

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Competitive Compensation: Total annual compensation ranging from USD 170,000 to USD 270,000, including salary and bonus, paid in USD.

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Performance-Based Bonuses: Annual performance incentives, with additional bonuses linked to fund closures and successful fund placements.

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Long-Term Ownership Opportunities: Potential to earn equity ownership at the partner level, offering an opportunity to participate in the long-term growth of the business.

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Generous Paid Leave: 37 days of paid vacation annually, inclusive of public holidays.

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Comprehensive Healthcare: Health insurance coverage for the employee and their family.

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Collaborative Work Environment: A collegial, transparent, and non-political culture that encourages innovative thinking, inclusive decision-making, and meaningful collaboration.

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Remote Work Flexibility: A remote position based in India, offering the opportunity to work with international teams and investment stakeholders across multiple markets.

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Meaningful Professional Impact: The opportunity to help scale investment solutions supporting renewable energy, affordable housing, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic development.