This position is part of the U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Health & Agribusiness. You will be responsible for managing complex, sensitive, and/or precedent-setting direct equity investments in emerging markets, processing transactions from initial screening through due diligence, negotiating and structuring, approval, documentation, closing and funding, and advising on investment, risk, and policy.
Responsible for carrying out the full range of new equity investments and undertake all tasks required to process transactions from initial screening through due diligence, negotiating and structuring, approval, documentation, closing and funding.
Duties Manage in-depth analyses of direct equity proposals to determine their market, competitive, business, and financial viability, including review of financial statements, proforma financial models and valuation analyses.
Lead preparation of investment memos by synthesizing due diligence analysis to present potential investments to various committees for approval.
Creates financial models, valuation analyses, and conducts sensitivity analyses as part of the due diligence process to test investment assumptions and key economic drivers.
Performs in-depth analyses of country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing, and business background of the company.
Support negotiation with interested parties on DFC investment terms and agreements, including coordinating on project financial plans and agreements, with other development finance institutions, private equity and venture capital firms, and other commercial institutions.
Provides the department with in-depth direct equity investment procedural expertise, participating in interdepartmental and external activities, if needed, and advise on the DFC's direct equity programs and other financing programs and initiatives.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that includes at least 3 of the following:
Experience performing direct equity investing, which will include venture capital, private equity, and/or investment banking;Experience conducting financial modeling, valuation and sensitivity analysis on equity investment opportunities;Experience preparing and presenting investment memos;Experience conducting due diligence (i.e. reviewing financial statements, analyzing market/competitive trends, and/or identifying risks) and processing transactions through internal approvals;Experience providing input into equity term sheets and/or other transaction related documents.You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes at least 4 of the following:
Experience performing direct equity investing, which will include venture capital and/or private equity;Experience conducting and managing financial modeling, valuation, and sensitivity analysis on equity investment opportunities;Experience preparing investment memos and presenting and defending to internal and external parties;Experience leading due diligence (i.e. setting due diligence scope, managing timelines, analyzing data, and/or coordinating team members) and making investment recommendations;Experience developing and negotiating equity term sheets and other transaction related documents;Experience with investments in health, agribusiness, food, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and/or food warehousing/logistics.Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) DFC is America's development bank. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
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