Investment Associate in Tbilisi

Since its inception in 2003, responsAbility has become a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes. These themes directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever-growing population. All our investment solutions target specific measurable impact alongside market returns. Since 2022 responsAbility is part of M&G plc, the international savings, and investments business, and contributes to enhancing M&G’s capabilities in impact investing.

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Our Financial Inclusion Debt team is looking for an additional colleague in the function of an

Investment Associate in Tbilisi

This job opportunity related to our investment funds' activities in EECCA/MENA region to provide senior and subordinated debt to microfinance and other financial institutions. It is made for a qualified candidate who is eager to support the further growth in the region.

Your Main Tasks

• Developing, managing and growing responsAbility’s financial sector debt investments in the region
• Credit risk analysis of counterparties and their market risks within the region, both on-site and off-site, involving due diligence and scoring exercises
• Interaction and cooperation with the risk management team, investment committee, transaction team and external parties to implement and structure transactions
• Responsible for the full investment cycle, including sourcing, due diligence, implementation, portfolio management and monitoring
• Representing the company at conferences, seminars and other relevant events where appropriate and required
• The position requires frequent travelling in the region
  
  

Your Experience And Skills

• Degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field
• At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in the financial sector with an international environment, sound knowledge of Microfinance, SME finance and leasing business
• Strong analytical, writing and presentation skills; high interest for business development and proven commercial skills
• Flexible and self-reliant personality who enjoys and is able to work in an international environment
• Business proficient in English
• Interest in and enthusiasm for impact Investments

Since its inception in 2003, responsAbility has become a leading impact asset manager specializing in private market investments across three investment themes. These themes directly contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Financial Inclusion, to finance the growth of Micro & SMEs; Climate Finance, to contribute to a net zero pathway; and Sustainable Food, to sustainably feed an ever-growing population. All our investment solutions target specific measurable impact alongside market returns. Since 2022 responsAbility is part of M&G plc, the international savings, and investments business, and contributes to enhancing M&G’s capabilities in impact investing.