Job Title: Senior Business Development Lead - Impact Investment Specialist
About the Company: Our client is a pioneering global investment firm dedicated to advancing sustainable economic growth and social development through innovative financial solutions. With over 20 years of experience, they have established themselves as a leader in impact investing, managing a diverse portfolio across microfinance, private debt, private equity, and sustainable infrastructure.
The firm operates in emerging and frontier markets, mobilising significant capital from institutional investors, development banks, and private wealth clients. Their approach combines financial expertise with a deep commitment to measurable social and environmental outcomes, creating long-lasting value for both investors and communities.
The Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Development Lead to play a key role in expanding the firm's global investor base. This role focuses on cultivating strong relationships with institutional investors and driving engagement with impact-focused investment strategies, with an emphasis on private markets and emerging market opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and execute a growth strategy targeting institutional clients, with a focus on private market and impact investment products.
- Develop and nurture relationships with global investors, including pension funds, endowments, and development finance institutions.
- Collaborate closely with investment, sustainability, and client service teams to deliver tailored solutions.
- Represent the firm at high-profile industry events, forums, and client presentations.
- Analyse market trends and investor needs to support the design of innovative investment solutions.
- Leverage expertise in emerging markets to identify and communicate unique investment opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
- Extensive experience in business development, sales, or client relations within the private markets, impact investment, or asset management sectors.
- Strong knowledge of sustainable finance and socially responsible investment products.
- Proven ability to engage with institutional clients across diverse regions.
- In-depth experience with emerging market investments and opportunities.
- A well-established network within the global investment community.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and act decisively.
If you are an accomplished professional passionate about driving meaningful change through finance, with strong expertise in private and emerging markets, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of this mission-driven organisation.
