Durable Finance Manager, NatureVest

Overview

This two-year term position provides an opportunity for extension based on funding availability and performance.

The Durable Finance Manager will lead the Finance workstream for assigned Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) deals, including development of PFP financial models, facilitation of finance workshops with government and other stakeholders, and support for collection of technical inputs and consultations in the design of sustainable finance mechanisms (SFM). This role collaborates with cross-functional project teams and key stakeholders to support successful closing of PFP transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance financial strategies for PFP deals in close partnership with in-country and global teams.
• Build and refine flexible and transparent PFP financial models, including incorporation of different types of capital.
• Assess and design sustainable finance mechanisms (SFMs), and support due diligence and risk assessments.
• Support preparation of internal and external information memoranda, including development of finance materials, recommendations, and presentations across all stages of PFP development.
• Coordinate and manage complex project work plans, including:
  • Coordinating sustainable finance workstreams
  • Defining deliverables and setting deadlines
  • Ensuring accountability across dependencies between workstreams
• Coordinate with project directors and other staff to ensure alignment of objectives and joint pursuit of outcomes.
• Coordinate the development of planning meetings with government ministries, project partners, and relevant community stakeholders.
• Develop interim and final deliverables such as financial models, concept notes, strategy documents, and approval abstracts.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, especially government stakeholders.
• Hire and manage outside consultants as needed to augment project capacity.
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of sustainable finance workshops and other consultations in-country.
• Work across multiple time zones, including potential work outside normal working hours.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and 7 years related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
• Experience managing multiple complex tasks.
• Experience with project management.
• Ability and desire to work with limited guidance and drive initiatives that support a more sustainable future.
• Experience with financial issues or analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values (no prior conservation experience required).
• Ability to work collaboratively or in an advisory capacity with staff at all levels from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working with government stakeholders.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of conservation finance, impact investing, blended finance, and/or development finance.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated track record of working effectively in diverse and nontraditional backgrounds is encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. applicants only: starting pay range is generally within $90,000–$110,000 annual base salary. Final compensation depends on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
• Non-U.S. applicants: pay ranges are in local currency and based on the local labor market; actual pay is determined during recruitment based on factors such as qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits may include:

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• Parental leave
• Accrued paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Other life and work well-being benefits

Location

• Flexible within countries where the organization is a registered NGO and has an established office, with working hours aligned with PST (±3 hours).
• This position is not eligible for relocation or immigration assistance.

Term

• Two-year term position with opportunity for extension based on funding availability and performance.