Investment Officer Financial Institutions for Latin America

Function

Purpose of job:

• Develop structure and supervise investment projects (equity and loans) with financial institutions in Latin America. Choosing projects that are in line with BIO's strategy + evaluating financial and development impact + social and environmental issues
• Establish and manage a firm client base, i.e. prospecting, relationship building and promoting BIO's services and develop a thorough understanding of the Latin American market

Tasks & responsibilities:

• Implement a regional strategy to identify, analyse and manage investment projects;
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities using economical, financial, social and environmental parameters;
• Manage and lead evaluation missions in the field;
• Prepare detailed evaluation reports and present investment recommendations to Management;
• Define and negotiate terms of investment, in collaboration with manager. Organise and supervise the preparation of legal documents;
• Supervise, in collaboration with manager, a portfolio of investments in the region. Identify any possible problems and come up with solutions;
• Networking: constantly improve relationships with local clients, contractors, financial institutions and Belgian representatives, as well as other financial institutions active in emerging markets;

Profile

• High level education in Business Administration, Economics or Finance
• Financial analysis / corporate finance skills / analytical skills
• Relevant work experience: minimum 5 years in corporate finance, corporate banking or financial analysis and/or auditing. Self starter; independent problem solver; result oriented
• Pro-active, initiative taker, entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent networking, negotiating and communication skills (oral and written)
• Team player
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel: +/- 25% of time
• Language skills: excellent English + Spanish (+French and/or Dutch)
• Interested in emerging and developing markets

Offer

A dynamic and challenging international environment. Interesting remuneration in accordance with qualifications + extra legal benefits including group insurance.