Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the development and execution of FiM’s investment activities in Ukraine, within the broader European Neighborhood Region (ENR) strategy
• Acting as a key on-the-ground representative of Finance in Motion and its managed funds, including building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and relevant stakeholders
• Origination, structuring, and execution of debt investments across a range of counterparties, including corporates and financial institutions, covering the full investment cycle: from identification of opportunities, conducting on- and off-site due diligence, structuring investment proposals, to investment committee presentation and portfolio monitoring
• Leading and supporting legal structuring and negotiations, including drafting and negotiating term sheets and transaction documentation
• Driving business development and active portfolio management in Ukraine to ensure a balanced mix of key metrics (impact, risk, return)
• Preparing internal and external reporting on individual transactions and the overall investment portfolio in Ukraine
• Identifying technical assistance needs for clients and market participants in Ukraine, in coordination with the technical assistance team
• Contributing to annual business planning and country strategy development, with a primary focus on Ukraine
• Participating in targeted policy dialogue with public and private sector stakeholders in Ukraine
• Representing Finance in Motion and its funds at conferences, workshops, and industry events in the region

What we expect:

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable
• Relevant experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards
• Professional experience of leading and/or participating in financial transactions through the full project life cycle
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modelling capabilities
• Solid understanding of the Ukrainian market and business environment; regional experience is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural team and co-operate with a range of stakeholders
• Ability to complete tasks to a high degree of accuracy, under tight timeframes
• Excellent knowledge of Ukrainian and English, both written and oral; business fluency in other languages is an advantage
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, also in multicultural contexts
• Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with employees of 68 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.
• A company that offers a flexible and amicable work environment, placing a high value on work-life balance.

We, a team of over 300 dedicated professionals across 16 regional offices worldwide, are committed to advancing sustainable development through pioneering finance solutions. If you relish tackling complex challenges hands-on and crave an adaptable and motivating work environment, we're eager to connect with you.