This position is part of the Office of Catalytic Investments (OCI), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). As the Vice President of Office of Catalytic Investments, you will have overall responsibility for leading and managing the Office of Catalytic Investments of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
What you'll do: The Vice President, Office of Catalytic Investments will focus on strategically increasing DFC's deployment of catalytic financing to address pressing global challenges that are often overlooked or under-invested in by private capital. Office of Catalytic Investments will seek to elevate and standardize DFC's approach to support higher risk transactions, develop and expand the capacity within all DFC business units to structure catalytic capital transactions, and communicate the Agency's capabilities and priorities to external stakeholders. The Office will also develop transactions and new platforms drawing upon the full breadth of DFC's product offering - from medium-to long-term loans, guarantees, direct equity, technical assistance, and political risk insurance.
Drives development of a strategy for DFC's deployment of catalytic capital and targets.Provides overall direction on DFC's catalytic capital strategy and updates to the strategy in accordance with U.S. Government priorities.Develops relationships with companies, financial institutions, and foreign government officials.Provides leadership and strategic direction to staff on the development of products and ensures they are fit-for-purpose to support stakeholder needs.Drives development of a governance framework for DFC's deployment of catalytic capital.Supports development and quality of catalytic capital guidelines, tools, and communication products.Oversees investment activity for the office.Works with investment teams to prioritize potential investment opportunities based on office strategy as well as sector strategies, Administration priorities, and feasibility of the project.Proactively engages with internal colleagues and with external stakeholders to cultivate and advance new approaches and/or new application of DFC's products to address key development challenges and market failures. Advise on the development and implementation of selected approaches.Serves as a member of DFC's senior leadership team and participates in the Agency's overall strategy development, goal setting and execution of Agency-wide priorities and initiatives.Qualifications Experience we're looking for: Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. This experience must be at or above the GS-15 grade level or equivalent. Your resume must reflect experience in all of the following:
Experience developing and/or managing a financial business or business unit;Experience with identifying and developing innovative approaches and structures that encourage private capital to flow into under-served markets and/or sub-sectors; ANDExperience investing in emerging markets, including applying innovative and blended finance in these markets.MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQS): Maximum of two pages per MTQ. Applicants must address the following mandatory qualifications separate paper from their resumes. Statements must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments and evidence that you possess demonstrated superior technical qualifications. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification requirement. Demonstrated ability providing effective leadership and supervision to subordinates in a multi-tiered organization.Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and direction in planning, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-range initiatives to support strategic business plans and cross-functional business solutions.Demonstrated knowledge of examining and estimating the risk of a potential investment and how they have structured transactions to mitigate such risks.Demonstrated knowledge of underwriting debt, guarantee, direct equity, and/or fund transactions.Demonstrated experience sourcing and developing catalytic and innovative transactions capable of demonstrating to future investors the viability of an approach or investment thesis in a challenging market or sub-sector.Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or NationalMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceMust submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodSelection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal serviceMust be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearanceThis position will require foreign travel to developing countriesTo apply: To apply for this position, you must review the job announcement and complete the online application through USAJOBS. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. Apply at: https://dfc.usajobs.gov/job/807383000 We look forward to your application and the potential of you joining our dynamic team at DFC!
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