Vice President, Office of Catalytic InvestmentsOrganization: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
About Us: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America's development finance institution. 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.
Why DFC? As part of our team, you'll apply your talents to projects with global reach, helping to move markets and improve lives. We are on the lookout for individuals with the brightest minds, ready to bring innovative ideas and bold approaches to support our mission.
Our Culture: DFC is committed to keeping our mission at the heart of what we do. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in government, and we pride ourselves on being a place where diverse talent can thrive.
About the role: 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: 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.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.Experience we're looking for: Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
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;Experience 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.
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 periodMust be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearanceThis position will require foreign travel to developing countriesHow to 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.
Benefits: As a DFC federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance.
We look forward to your application and the potential of you joining our dynamic team at DFC!
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